Author: Tess Young

Introducing the Ancient Grain inspired Verna Cowl

April 17, 2026

I’ve been enjoying designing with twisted stitches lately, their crisp three dimensional structure gives both excellent stitch definition and allows them to stand proud against a background. The first of these two features, the crisp stitch definition, is evident in the recently released Lucrezia socks and an as yet unreleased sock pattern that I’m really looking forward to sharing with you in the future. The second feature, prominence against a background, is something I’ve explored … More Introducing the Ancient Grain inspired Verna Cowl

The Textiles of Tracey Emin at Tate Modern

March 31, 2026

Almost 30 years ago Tracey Emin became a household name with her provocative art and equally provocative personality. She and her contemporaries challenged the art establishment and Emin challenged patriarchal attitudes way beyond the art world and became an exemplary voice challenging the status quo. In the intervening years her art has retained that challenge, it is at once incredibly personal, totally unapologetic and totally liberating. It often feels like painful scream, but it always … More The Textiles of Tracey Emin at Tate Modern

New Pattern Launch: The Lucrezia Socks

February 20, 2026

I’m so pleased to introduce you to the Lucrezia socks today. They are such a simple, delightful knit that deliver a really lovely, and if I say so myself, sophisticated pair of socks. Designed to be seen, rather than hidden, these lacy socks are also a great pattern for anyone looking to move on from basic stocking stitch sock knitting. The lace pattern is deceptively simple and it’s easy to get into a rhythm with … More New Pattern Launch: The Lucrezia Socks

Summer in the Footsteps of Vanessa Bell and Virginia Woolf

February 17, 2026

Last summer went by in a flash of so many good things squeezed in among the unrelenting heat. The intensity may have been a little difficult to process at the time but those special times really left their mark and have been shaping my creative life and work in the subsequent months. I’m now in a position to share some of this with you. Over the next few months I’ll be releasing a series of … More Summer in the Footsteps of Vanessa Bell and Virginia Woolf

One from the Archives: Loyne Shawl Re-release

January 20, 2026

Today instead of something new, I’m re-releasing an older pattern from my archives, the Loyne Shawl. I originally released this pattern back in 2012 and while it hardly took the internet knitting world by storm, it has a loyal following of people who have made several, and people, including in my own household, who reach for theirs year after year. If that doesn’t constitute reason to give the pattern a little attention, a re-format and … More One from the Archives: Loyne Shawl Re-release