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Designer’s Success Puts Knitting Back in Spotlight
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Published: Thursday, January 13, 2011
A former teacher and nurse from Scotland was recently named 'Knitwear Designer of the Year' at the Clothes Show Live, beating stiff competition from some of the country's hottest up-and-coming talent.
Currently in her first year of fashion design at Cardonald College in Glasgow, Pat Strong's 1930s-inspired knitting patterns were one of the biggest talking points of the show, which took place last month.
Her prize will include working in the knitting industry for a week. Commenting on her prestigious award, she says, “The dress I created was inspired by Bette Davis and a lace garment I once saw her pictured in. “The look was timeless yet glamorous – exactly what the brief called for – and I wanted to capture that Gosford Park elegance.”
Addressing the stigma still attached to the pastime, she adds, “There’s a perception that knitted garments are itchy, frumpy and not particularly glamorous – but my dress is long, sleek and black. Proving knitting can definitely be chic.”
Currently in her first year of fashion design at Cardonald College in Glasgow, Pat Strong's 1930s-inspired knitting patterns were one of the biggest talking points of the show, which took place last month.
Her prize will include working in the knitting industry for a week. Commenting on her prestigious award, she says, “The dress I created was inspired by Bette Davis and a lace garment I once saw her pictured in. “The look was timeless yet glamorous – exactly what the brief called for – and I wanted to capture that Gosford Park elegance.”
Addressing the stigma still attached to the pastime, she adds, “There’s a perception that knitted garments are itchy, frumpy and not particularly glamorous – but my dress is long, sleek and black. Proving knitting can definitely be chic.”
