But like most textile artists, her love of knitting and crafting, in general, began much earlier than that. “I was around the age of eight when I learned to knit and crochet,” writes Jenkins. “Right from the beginning, I was addicted. I spent many happy hours in my childhood home in Wales totally engrossed in creating ‘things’ with yarn!”

Growing up, she didn’t let go of her hobby and took it a step further than when she enrolled to the University of Brighton where she graduated with a BA in Fashion and Textiles in 1995. But she would go on to have a career as a knitwear designer (working with some of the world’s most famous labels, including Missoni, Donna Karan, and Ralph Lauren), before ultimately becoming a full-time artist.

“While my journey has been varied and exciting, one thing never changes,” says Jenkins. “Whatever I create, whether it’s a carton of French fries, a tin of sardines or a box of frogs I always include lots of warmth and a dash of wit. Above all, I want my work to make people smile.”

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“I always aim for my work to be graphical, with a playful edge,” says Dance. “I always strive to produce a carefully considered design, with a strong concept, using quality materials,” she adds. Her playful designs include textile recreations of objects like shoes and designer bags (there’s even a knitted model of the original Apple Macintosh!)

“I’m often inspired by very ‘normal’ everyday items, items that portray the luxury of choice and comfort in the western world, whilst at the same time hinting at the excess that is often taken for granted in a fast-paced, immediate society,” Dance explained, adding that “the irony being each knitted or embroidered piece that I make has taken hours/days/weeks to create.”

“Knitting and embroidery is typically perceived as a ‘feminine craft’ however I try to take gender out of the equation when coming up with ideas,” she notes. Her work will inspire you to start knitting, if nothing else!

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Cyclo Knitter was made by George Barratt-Jones, a design student who made it from a combination of wood and bike parts. The inspiration struck him as he was waiting for a train in Eindhoven. Being that the Dutch are famous for riding bikes everywhere, he thought it would be a smart solution for people to stay warm while they are waiting on the platform. See the video below.

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But like most textile artists, her love of knitting and crafting, in general, began much earlier than that. “I was around the age of eight when I learned to knit and crochet,” writes Jenkins. “Right from the beginning, I was addicted. I spent many happy hours in my childhood home in Wales totally engrossed in creating ‘things’ with yarn!”

Growing up, she didn’t let go of her hobby and took it a step further than when she enrolled to the University of Brighton where she graduated with a BA in Fashion and Textiles in 1995. But she would go on to have a career as a knitwear designer (working with some of the world’s most famous labels, including Missoni, Donna Karan, and Ralph Lauren), before ultimately becoming a full-time artist.

“While my journey has been varied and exciting, one thing never changes,” says Jenkins. “Whatever I create, whether it’s a carton of French fries, a tin of sardines or a box of frogs I always include lots of warmth and a dash of wit. Above all, I want my work to make people smile.”

Follow her Instagram page for more:

The post For the Love of Wool: Kate Jenkins’ Textile Art Will Make You Smile appeared first on TettyBetty.

“I always aim for my work to be graphical, with a playful edge,” says Dance. “I always strive to produce a carefully considered design, with a strong concept, using quality materials,” she adds. Her playful designs include textile recreations of objects like shoes and designer bags (there’s even a knitted model of the original Apple Macintosh!)

“I’m often inspired by very ‘normal’ everyday items, items that portray the luxury of choice and comfort in the western world, whilst at the same time hinting at the excess that is often taken for granted in a fast-paced, immediate society,” Dance explained, adding that “the irony being each knitted or embroidered piece that I make has taken hours/days/weeks to create.”

“Knitting and embroidery is typically perceived as a ‘feminine craft’ however I try to take gender out of the equation when coming up with ideas,” she notes. Her work will inspire you to start knitting, if nothing else!

The post Jessica Dance Knits Everyday Items appeared first on TettyBetty.

Cyclo Knitter was made by George Barratt-Jones, a design student who made it from a combination of wood and bike parts. The inspiration struck him as he was waiting for a train in Eindhoven. Being that the Dutch are famous for riding bikes everywhere, he thought it would be a smart solution for people to stay warm while they are waiting on the platform. See the video below.

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