I was sent a link to this reflective yarn by a friend and it was one of those yarns that exited and inspired me as soon as I saw it. It was perfect for something you can wear at night as it sparkles when light hits it. It also needed to be an item that isn’t worn too close to the skin, as the yarns is a bit scratchy with the reflective fibre in it. I decided to make a large shawl to wear over a coat that can be pulled up over the head if it gets cold or starts to rain.

To create the design I alternated stripes and colours to make a geometric shape combining two different yarns.

• Rowan Valley Tweed (https://knitrowan.com/en/products/valley-tweed)

• Hobbi Starlight (https://hobbii.co.uk/hobbii-starlight)

To create the shape it is basic increasing and decreasing while changing colour thread to make a giant triangular shawl.

As it was a great project I wanted to share the method, which can be used with any type and colour of yarn. The knitting pattern can be viewed and downloaded from below with links to the fibres I used.

(I also did a mini photoshoot so yes that is my face in the pattern photos)

I love to talk all things knitting so if you have any feedback on this pattern, patterns to share or tips and interesting methods please get in touch - info@amberjames.co.uk

Here are some behind the scenes photographs of the making process involved in these limited edition pencil cases. 

These cases are sold exclusively at SMUG in Camden Passage or > here < on their website.

We have had the great pleasure of collaborating with the excellent 3rd Rail Clothing on a brand new all over printed t-shirt. We are extremely pleased with the finished result and have been blown away by the attention to detail they have given at every stage of the project.
The t-shirt will be up for grabs in a competition they are running before it becomes available to buy, we will be posting a link in the next few days once it goes live.

Here are some photos from the different process stages.

Stage 1: Panel Printing

The design is printed onto a lightweight white jersey t-shirt fabric in two layers using water based inks.

Stage 2: Pattern Cutting and Assembly

The t-shirt template is laid out and marked before cutting begins, the panels are then sewn together and the ribbing is added at the very end.

Stage 3: The Final Product

The finished project is a limited edition t-shirt that comes with a screen print and is packaged in its own custom box.

The t-shirt: Two colour, water-based print each garment is made from screen printed fabric panels.

The print: 2 colour screen print on Southbank Smooth measuring 30cm x 24cm.

The box: Die cut archival board with 2 colour screen printed sleeve.