"I was inspired by the abstract floral works of Hilma af Klint and the iconic Marimekko poppy and wondered how to translate shapes with such large swathes of color into a knitting project. I felt that neither stranded colorwork nor intarsia would be entirely technically suitable and then I hit on double knitting. This technique allows long stretches between color changes, perfect for depicting a freeform design, and is ideal for working in the round. It has the added benefit, much like jacquard weaving, of producing a fabric that has the same image on the inside and the outside, just with the colors reversed! So when you’re done with your project you’ll find that you have not just one new hat, but two." — designer, Lis Smith

Designer: Lis Smith

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