CLOSED Fiberside Chats: Erika Knight Sunday August 16th

Join Erika for an informal chat about what inspires her designs and how experimental swatching is an integral part of the creative process. Erika will also have a sneak peek of new projects, textures and stitches from her upcoming book ‘Texture’ due to be published next year.

BIO: Erika Knight is a highly respected British knit and crochet designer. Originally from a Fine Art background, with a successful career in the fashion industry, her trend forecasting work reignited her passion for the handmade. With her ‘simple’ ethos, Erika has a unique interpretation of craft: her mission is to simplify and communicate her insight and passion for handknitting with accessible yet enticing projects in order to inspire everyone to experiment and above all enjoy creating. The author of numerous highly acclaimed books on knit, crochet and craft, Erika has lectured at the V&A Museum in London, as well as leading art institutions and universities.

Erika continues to design, write and innovate, and recently launched a new podcast -KnightKraft - alongside her daughter and co-creator Arabella.