Unravelling The Landscape With Pattern
Join me at 2pm on Saturday 15th February 2026 to explore knitting inspiration from the world around us and be inspired to bring some of those patterns into your own knitting projects!
I love collecting ideas for pattern wherever I go. These ideas have lead to over 180 published knitting patterns, which can be found in The Knitter and Knitting magazines, on Ravelry and Payhip and in my two books about knitting design. In my talk for Unravel, I will share how I interpret coastal and countryside landscape through my knitting designs.
I have some lovely shawls to show you including designs inspired by Chilton Grounds Farm shown here!
All the Unravel talks are free with your entry ticket!
I will be sharing more details on Instagram and Threads and of course there will be some pattern discounts to celebrate the Unravel weekend. Follow me on either or both if you would like to know more!
Rolling Waves Scarf Pattern Available Now!
The Rolling Waves Scarf is inspired by crashing waves breaking on the beautiful beaches along the North Atlantic Coast of Northern Ireland.
The rolling waves stitch pattern is knitted with increases and corresponding decreases. Each layer of waves is emphasised by rows of garter stitch texture, which represent the rolling waves.
This scarf is designed especially for multi-shade mini-skeins, using 4-row stripes to blend shades into each other and to create a fade across the scarf.
Winterfold Vest Pattern Available Now!
Did you spot my Winterfold Vest pattern in the very last issue of the wonderful Making Stories magazine?
With many thanks to Hanna Lisa and the Making Stories Team, the vest pattern is now available as an individual pattern through my Ravelry and Payhip stores!
I’m also excited to announce that Tamar Yarn and Winterfold Pattern kits are available through Blacker Yarns!
Winterfold Vest Credits
design: Emma Vining
yarn: Blacker Yarns
photography: Melinda dela Costa
model: Elisa Mariacher
tech editing: Rachael Prest
graphic design: Camille Romano
Designs in Blacker Yarns Tamar Lustre DK
Kew Gardens Cardigan
Aldgate Vest
Chatto Sweater
Books
Emma Vining
Emma Vining is an experienced knitting designer and author, known for her creative use of knitted textures and cables.
Her designs regularly feature in magazines including The Knitter and Knitting magazine and she loves working with independent yarn companies and creative hand-dyers.
Emma is proud to work with the talented designer and tech editor Faye Perriam Reed. Faye’s expert insights ensure knitters can rely on Emma’s patterns to be accurate, clear and an enjoyable experience to knit!
Follow Purlemma on Instagram and Ravelry to hear about Emma’s new knitting patterns!
Contact
purlemma@btinternet.com