LISA RICHARDSON We chat with Rowan designer
When did you learn to knit? I learnt to knit and crochet when I was about five or six along with a lot of other crafts, at this point it was the women in my family who taught me, my mum, gran and aunts. The first item I remember knitting, though, was a Father Christmas that I did at school when I was about nine. I then went back to crochet and knitting when I was about fifteen, not for clothing or accessories but for art projects through school and college.
Who would you describe as your biggest influence? That would have to be my mum! I don’t think I am particularly influenced by anybody in my designing but have always been interested in Vivienne Westwood and her quite theatrical period influenced tailoring. It was amazing to see her at the ‘Wool Modern’ launch that I attended last year.
What projects are you working on at the moment? At Rowan we are in the process of designing for Spring/Summer 2013 so I’m immersed in a desk of yarn at the moment. While at home I’m crocheting a jacket for myself, I’ve left the fronts until last as I’m still not quite sure how I want them to be, a definite WIP!
What is your greatest achievement to date? I’m really pleased with the photo shoots I art directed and styled recently, the garments are fun pieces and I think they are shown to their full potential in the historic Victoria Baths. There was also another great photo shoot at a disused aerodrome in Essex, these brochures will be available from August.
What is your favourite ever Rowan design and why? Picking one is quite tricky, the first one that pops to mind is Ash from Magazine 36. It’s so simple yet beautiful and it’s Kidsilk Haze. I also love Carlotta from the same publication.
What do you enjoy doing when you’re not crafting? I love being outside, whether that’s running, biking or relaxing in the garden with a glass of wine or two.
Knitting or crochet? Depends on my mood.
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