Fiona Ellis

Fiona Ellis

“Fashion should be a form of escapism, and not a form of imprisonment” - Alexander McQueen

Fiona Ellis’s career is certainly one about escapism. After pursuing a sensible career in laboratory work for textile production and colour cosmetic formulation, Fiona escaped from career-captivity in the early 1990’s to pursue fashion design at De Montfort University. She graduated with a degree specializing in Knitwear design. Fiona then founded her independent design business, selling designs to major fashion houses in New York, Paris and London. Her contacts in New York helped her to add design for the independent knitter to her repertoire. This led to her published patterns in major print and on-line magazines, and two successful books published by Random House. Fiona helps people escape from the mundane and bring creative design sensibilities to their knitting.

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original designs

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Gathering Intentions
Inspired Cable Knits
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Putting Down Roots
Inspired Cable Knits
Classic Cable Pullover
Classic Elite #9017, High Seas
Premiere Pullover
Interweave Knits, Summer 2005
#11 Mosaic Banded Pullover
Family Circle Easy Knitting, Holiday 2003
Andromeda
Knitting Magazine 007, October/November 2004
  • Andromeda
  • Knitting Magazine 007, October/November 2004
Mismatched Stripes
Interweave Knits, Spring 2004
Campus Scarf
Scarf Style: Innovative to Traditional, 31 Inspirational Styles to Knit and Crochet
husband scarf
  • Campus Scarf
  • Scarf Style: Innovative to Traditional, 31 Inspirational Styles to Knit and Crochet
Free-Will Fair Isle
Interweave Knits, Winter 2003
#05 Cabled Yoke Pullover
Vogue Knitting International, Fall 2003
Short-row Striped Pullover
Interweave Knits, Fall 2003
Fiona Silk Shawl
SweaterKits
Flower Topped Striped Cap
Vogue Knitting on the Go, Caps & Hats Two
#04 Scandinavian Inspired Jacket
Vogue Knitting International, Fall 2002
HoJo Pullover
Interweave Knits, Fall 2002
Celtic Charm Cable Vest
Vogue Knitting on the Go, Vests
Tree Bark Pullover
Interweave Knits, Summer 2002
#36 Striped Scarf
Vogue Knitting Store Website
#05 Fair Isle Pullover
Vogue Knitting Store Website
#02 Cabled Pullover
Vogue Knitting Store Website
Entrelac Wrap: Cashmere Caress
Vogue Knitting on the Go, Chunky Knits
Cappuccino Pullover
Interweave Knits, Winter 2001/2002
#13
Vogue Knitting International, Fall 2001
  • #13
  • Vogue Knitting International, Fall 2001
Caramel Denim Fair Isle
Interweave Knits, Fall 2001
Quilt Block Magic
Knitter's Magazine 63, Summer 2001
Ikat Textile Stripes
Knitter's Magazine 62, Spring 2001
Happy Days Tunic
Interweave Knits, Fall 2001
#05 Raglan turtleneck pullover
Vogue Knitting International, Winter 2000/01
Faded Cable Duo Pullover
Knitter's Magazine 60, Fall 2000
Faded Cable Duo Hat
Knitter's Magazine 60, Fall 2000
#06 Cropped short sleeve lace pullover
Vogue Knitting, Spring/Summer 2000
Cutaway Cable Sweater N1119
Naturally Yarns N1119: Cutaway Cable Sweater
Aran Hooded Cardigan
Reynolds 82500 Saucy Sport
Vine and Trellis
Needful Yarns
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