Sandra Backlund: Knit Designer Extraordinaire
I recently happened upon a photo of Tilda Swinton, that delicious quirky fashion muse to Viktor & Rolf, wearing an intense layered dress whose filigreed crocheted bodice resembled a crocheted corset, and whose skirt dissolved into something resembling bulky sweaters piled on a floor (click for closeup):
Tilda Swinton wearing Sandra Backlund knit & crocheted dress
A knitter and crocheter myself, it has always frustrated me the lack of avant garde fashion patterns for yarn crafts, which often seem to be marketed to middle-aged mid-westerners and not so much to quirky, experimental fashionistas. It was therefore with extra relish that I explored the web and Sandra Backlund’’s own site for more knit fashion inspiration. She tends to favor super-bulky yarns that really show off stitches in high relief, taming the yarn to create bold geometric shapes. It’s truly incredible how she creates such stiff, specific shapes and structures out of stretchy, soft yarn.
Here are my favorites:
knit & crocheted dress - Pool Position collection
In No Time collection
In No Time collection
Last Breath Bruises collection
Blank Page collection
Body Skin and Hair collection
crocheted turban and sweater
Now, if only someone would publish the patterns, I could get started on my own Sandra Backlund/Tove creations!
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December 30th, 2009 at 6:20 am
These are wonderful picks! All of Sandra’s creations leave me breathless. I’ll be looking forward to yours, too!
January 18th, 2010 at 6:31 am
I’m a middle-aged midwesterner, but I think these designs are gorgeous. Thanks for posting them.