HILMA


by Lis Smith

“I was inspired by the floral works of early abstract painter Hilma af Klint and the iconic Marimekko poppy...” 

– Lis Smith

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"I was inspired by the abstract floral works of Hilma af Klint and the iconic Marimekko poppy and wondered how to translate shapes with such large swathes of color into a knitting project. I felt that neither stranded colorwork nor intarsia would be entirely technically suitable and then I hit on double knitting. This technique allows long stretches between color changes, perfect for depicting a freeform design, and is ideal for working in the round. It has the added benefit, much like jacquard weaving, of producing a fabric that has the same image on the inside and the outside, just with the colors reversed! So when you’re done with your project you’ll find that you have not just one new hat, but two." — designer, Lis Smith

Designer: Lis Smith

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Hilma

Two-Color Double-Knit Hat

Languages Available
  • English
Skill Level 3 of 5
$11.00 (PDF) Regular price
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LOFT Woolen-Spun
TONES LIGHT Woolen-Spun
IMBUE SPORT Worsted-Spun
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Hilma
$11.00
Tones Light 2-ply Woolen-Spun Fingering Weight
$13.40 all sales final
Loft 2-ply Woolen-Spun Fingering Weight
$15.00 all sales final
Subtotal:
$39.40
  • Product description

    "I was inspired by the abstract floral works of Hilma af Klint and the iconic Marimekko poppy and wondered how to translate shapes with such large swathes of color into a knitting project. I felt that neither stranded colorwork nor intarsia would be entirely technically suitable and then I hit on double knitting. This technique allows long stretches between color changes, perfect for depicting a freeform design, and is ideal for working in the round. It has the added benefit, much like jacquard weaving, of producing a fabric that has the same image on the inside and the outside, just with the colors reversed! So when you’re done with your project you’ll find that you have not just one new hat, but two." — designer, Lis Smith

    Designer: Lis Smith

    Share on social: #HilmaHat

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Lis Smith

Portland, Oregon | Knitwear Design Manager, Brooklyn Tweed

Lis was first taught to knit by her grandmother when she was young but over the past decade her passion for knitting has grown from a skill into a vocation. A love of textiles and hand crafts beyond knitting inspires and informs her process, and includes sewing as well as growing and working with natural dyes from her home garden. While holding her coastal New England roots at heart, Lis happily calls the Pacific Northwest her new home, with a small tuxedo cat by her side.

IG: @oldsaltstudios | #oldsaltstudios