Knitting Architecture: 20 Patterns Exploring Form, Function, and DetailExplore the true foundations of knitting design: construction, form following function, stability, and ornamentation. mirknig.comThe parallels between knitting a sweater and constructing a building seem obvious when considered. Sweaters suspend from yokes and shoulders vertical planes are shaped to provide fit and allow movement necklines, sleeves, and hems are adapted for specific purposes.Stitch patterns and textures elaborate design themes, and new and unusual materials can be used to striking effect.Tanis Gray has curated a collection of designs from some of todays most innovative designers, all inspired by architectural themes.From accessories based on art-nouveau ironwork to a sweater that mimics Bauhaus style to a dress based on Greek sculpture, Knitting Architecture celebrates design through history.