Erika Knight

A snippet from the KnitRowan website:

Erika’s ethos has always been to inspire, innovate and collaborate to make a difference. As a renowned design consultant to the fashion and yarn industry Erika has worked with Rowan for over 3 decades contributing in the Rowan Magazines and also on a consultancy basis. Originally from a fine art background, she has worked in most areas of knit and fabric design from original concept, garment design, pattern and print through to yarn design and production…

… “I love the constructed textile and have a fundamental interest in why we create and go beyond the purely functional or practical to embellish and decorate. I believe it’s an inherent human trait to construct a ‘fabric’ in order to catch, clothe, nurture or decorate. The acquisition of skills, techniques and the process of making, give me the inspiration and the desire to create, and give, with love.’’

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