Argyle: The diamond pattern that knits Scotland’s story
From the stocking frames of Hawick to handcrafted intarsia and today's fashion revival, the story of Argyle is woven into the history of Scottish knitwear. Teviot Knitwear’s MD Allan Godfrey, who formerly worked for Pringle of Scotland, discusses the fascinating origins of Argyle and its resurgence in the world of fashion today.
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Fair Isle knitting: from a remote Scottish island to the mills of the Scottish Borders
Few knitting traditions are as instantly recognisable as Fair Isle. With its rhythmic bands of colourful geometric motifs and exceptional craftsmanship, Fair Isle knitting has become an enduring symbol of Scottish textile heritage. While its origins lie on one of Britain's most remote islands, the technique found a second home in the textile mills of the Scottish Borders, where it evolved from a practical island craft into a luxury fashion statement admired around the world.
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An introduction to intarsia
Intarsia knitting is one of the most striking and artistic forms of colourwork. Unlike stranded knitting, where unused yarn is carried across the back of the fabric, intarsia uses separate lengths or bobbins of yarn for each distinct area of colour. The result is a smooth, lightweight fabric with crisp colour changes, making it ideal for bold geometric designs, landscapes, florals, lettering and pictorial motifs.
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The tank top is back!
With style icons like Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, Bella Hadid and Kate Middleton famously wearing the tank top, there is no doubt that this little garment continues to make a fashion statement. Known as the tank top, sleeveless pullover, sleeveless jumper or sweater vest in the US, what are the origins of this enduring piece of knitwear?
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