Jo Sharp

Jo Sharp

Jo Sharp has been designing knitwear since the mid 80’s. During the 90’s, she developed her own range of luxury hand knitting yarns which became known for their richly harmonised colour palettes and natural fibres. Colour is a primary motivation of Jo’s work and she collaborates closely with her Italian yarn makers to create the yarns and shades that are incorporated into her collections. Her collections feature Australian Merino wool together with silk, cashmere, cotton & kid mohair.

A signature element in Jo’s knitwear designs is an elegant, earthy simplicity. She is passionate about creating contemporary garments that are truly wearable, comfortable and easy to knit. Jo has created many designs suitable for beginners within her collections.

Jo Sharp has based her studio in Albany, a historic tourist town nestled between mountains and sea, on the south coast of Western Australia. A prime wool growing region, Albany is also home to winemaking, micro breweries, oyster farming and many other small scale agricultural ventures. Albany’s mediterranean climate, breathtaking coast, forests & national parks make it a prized destination for tourists from around the world.

“My interest in hand knitting was reawakened when I was already a practicing artist working in acrylic paint and mixed media. Working with knitted fabric provided an avenue for me to explore colour, with the added dimensions of stitch and texture. My earliest yarn collection was made with one quality of pure wool yarn and a small range of unique colours. This first modest range was followed by yarns featuring silk, cashmere, kid mohair and cotton fibres. A balanced collection of timeless knitwear patterns have since been developed with new designs, and yarn shades being added each season. I invite you to enjoy working with my yarn collection and designs, as much as I have enjoyed creating them for you.”

original designs

Previous1 2 3 ... 9 of 9Next
Striped Scarf
Jo Sharp on Ravelry
Picnic Set
Jo Sharp on Ravelry
Shrug and Scarf
Jo Sharp on Ravelry
A Line Jacket
Jo Sharp on Ravelry
V Neck Vest
Jo Sharp on Ravelry
Lacey Scarf
Jo Sharp on Ravelry
Lacey Cabled Cardigan
Jo Sharp on Ravelry
Eyelet Cardigan and Vest
Jo Sharp on Ravelry
Empire Coat
Jo Sharp on Ravelry
Crew Neck Sweater
Jo Sharp on Ravelry
Sideways Ribbed Top
Jo Sharp on Ravelry
Essential Cardigan
Jo Sharp on Ravelry
Mohair Skirt + shawl & scarf
Jo Sharp on Ravelry
Double Moss Beanie
Jo Sharp on Ravelry
Purse
Jo Sharp on Ravelry
IMG_2854
  • Purse
  • Jo Sharp on Ravelry
Teahouse Sweater
Jo Sharp on Ravelry
Tweed Cardigan
Jo Sharp on Ravelry
Cable Sweater
Jo Sharp on Ravelry
IMG_8267madsrorede
Garter Stitch Scarf and Beret
Jo Sharp on Ravelry
Loose Textured Cape
Jo Sharp on Ravelry
Biscotti Set
Jo Sharp on Ravelry
Scoop Neck Vest
Jo Sharp on Ravelry
Easy Mohair Throw
Jo Sharp on Ravelry
Ribbed Crochet Scarf
Jo Sharp on Ravelry
Ra Ra Cape
Jo Sharp on Ravelry
Moss Stitch Sweater
Jo Sharp on Ravelry
Raglan Sweater 2
Jo Sharp on Ravelry
Unisex Raglan Sweater
Jo Sharp on Ravelry
Zig Zag Rib Vest
Jo Sharp on Ravelry
Raglan Jacket and Coat
Jo Sharp on Ravelry
V Neck Sweater
Jo Sharp on Ravelry
Ultra Raglan Sweater
Jo Sharp Knit Issue 1
Classic Tweed Sweater
Jo Sharp on Ravelry
Cowl Sweater
Jo Sharp on Ravelry
Stockings
Jo Sharp on Ravelry
Two Yarn Garter Scarf
Jo Sharp on Ravelry
Ultra Vest
Jo Sharp on Ravelry
Jo Sharp Ultra vest
Antiqua Long Scarf
Jo Sharp on Ravelry
Mohair Singlet
Jo Sharp on Ravelry
Box Stitch Coat or Jacket
Jo Sharp on Ravelry
Dolly
Jo Sharp on Ravelry
  • Dolly
  • Jo Sharp on Ravelry
Origami Bolero
Jo Sharp on Ravelry
Mitred Blanket
Jo Sharp on Ravelry
Luxe Sweater
Jo Sharp on Ravelry
Mobius
Jo Sharp on Ravelry
Twisted Drop Stitch Sweater
Jo Sharp on Ravelry
Striped T Shirt
Jo Sharp on Ravelry
Previous1 2 3 ... 9 of 9Next