Top-Down Knitwear: Create a Raglan Sleeve Sweater
Inspiration and Influences
A course by Simone Ryan , Knitwear Designer and Blogger
About the video: Inspiration and Influences
Overview
“I draw inspiration from different areas, but above all from colors: Autumn colors and harmonious color combinations should trigger a feeling of well-being in my clothing. In this lesson I will also tell you what I pay particular attention to in my designs.”
In this video lesson Simone Ryan addresses the topic: Inspiration and Influences, which is part of the Domestika online course: Top-Down Knitwear: Create a Raglan Sleeve Sweater. Learn the top-down technique to knit a raglan sleeve sweater and design stylish garments that will last your lifetime.
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson. i discuss my inspirations and influences. I draw inspiration from various sources. significant for me is colors. I'm especially captivated by autumn hues—all the reds. oranges. and yellows. These colors evoke a sense of warmth and creativity. Rust and browns have an inexplicable allure for me. These colors are simply beautiful. and they evoke a profound sense of happiness within me. I find myself irresistibly drawn to them. unable to get enough of their captivating charm and warmth. So. when I can choose colors. i naturally gravitate towards these hues. The feeling a garment...”
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Course summary for: Top-Down Knitwear: Create a Raglan Sleeve Sweater
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Simone Ryan
A course by Simone Ryan
Simone Ryan is a Swiss knitwear designer and blogger. Under the brand name Rust Knitwear, she creates sweaters, cardigans, and accessories, and shares the patterns for her simple yet original designs through engaging tutorials. Her aim is to reach as many knitting enthusiasts as possible and give them the resources and the knowledge to make their own garments with high-quality, natural materials.
It wasn't long after she started wearing her own designs that she discovered the online knitting community and created her own blog on Instagram. Thanks to this platform, she was able to make new contacts and establish collaborations with both generic and specialized knitting brands, like LANGYARNS and Are Knitters.
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