Knitting Architecture: 20 Patterns Exploring Fo... May 2026

Each pattern includes a photograph of the specific building or style that inspired it, accompanied by sidebars explaining the historical context. Featured inspirations include:

Designs like the Hotel Tassel Wrap and the Mucha Cardigan mimic the fluid ironwork and organic forms of Victor Horta and Alphonse Mucha. Knitting Architecture: 20 Patterns Exploring Fo...

The collection includes a sweater mimicking the Bauhaus style and the Opera House Shell , which uses short rows to capture the curves of the Sydney Opera House. Each pattern includes a photograph of the specific

The book is organized around the idea that knitting a sweater—suspending weight from a yoke, shaping planes for movement, and adapting hems for specific purposes—mirrors the fundamental principles of constructing a building. The book is organized around the idea that

Photographs by Joe Hancock illustrate the garments clearly without over-stylization that might hide construction flaws.

Some readers found the architectural sidebars too brief, wishing for more in-depth technical discussion on garment "architecture" (construction) rather than purely aesthetic inspiration.

by Tanis Gray , published by Interweave Press in 2013, explores the structural and aesthetic parallels between building design and knitwear construction. The book features 20 designs from innovative designers that translate historical and modern architectural themes into wearable garments and accessories. Core Themes and Inspiration