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The King’s College Pullover uses cables and ribbing to evoke the vaults and buttresses of Gothic chapels.

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 Knitting Architecture: 20 Patterns Exploring Fo...

Photographs by Joe Hancock illustrate the garments clearly without over-stylization that might hide construction flaws. The King’s College Pullover uses cables and ribbing

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. Core Themes and Inspiration Photographs by Joe Hancock

Reviewers on platforms like Goodreads and Amazon praise the book for its high-quality photography and "wearable" artistic designs.

Designs like the Hotel Tassel Wrap and the Mucha Cardigan mimic the fluid ironwork and organic forms of Victor Horta and Alphonse Mucha.