Sanquhar Pattern Designs
The project known as "Sanquhar Pattern Designs” supports the long-term goal of producing high-quality knitwear using the traditional distinctive Sanquhar pattern. The project is now seven years old and has grown in popularity, gaining the approval of the local people in the town of Sanquhar and admired by overseas visitors alike.
What is Sanquhar knitting? — Sanquhar Pattern Designs
Globally there are thousands of knitters making garments and textiles with the Sanquhar pattern but sadly the local tradition of producing Sanquhar hand knitted goods has been in steady decline. In 2014, Sanquhar Pattern Designs, an initiative was setup to revive a cottage industry and safeguard a local tradition, producing original knitwear ...
What is Sanquhar pattern? — Sanquhar Pattern Designs
What is sanquhar pattern? The Sanquhar pattern, is not one pattern but a variety of patterns, some of the first designs are said to originate in the 17th to 18th century, although no exact date can be given. A pattern comprises of two, often contrasting colours, creating a geometric design.
Made to order bespoke knitwear - Sanquhar Pattern Designs
Bespoke hand knitted Sanquhar gloves, made to order machine knitted baby blankets and acrylic knitted cushion covers by Sanquhar Pattern Designs
Sanquhar Pattern Knitted Scarf | Sanquhar Pattern Designs — …
Sanquhar Pattern knitted scarf in a bespoke design. All of our products are hand made to order.
Sanquhar Gloves Knitting Pattern Books - Sanquhar Pattern Designs
An A5 sized guide with step-by-step instructions how to hand knit Sanquhar gloves, mittens and fingerless gloves by May McCormick. 11 variations on the pattern design to choose from, including world renowned Duke.
Sanquhar Knitting Tours - Sanquhar Pattern Designs
Join the Sanquhar Pattern Design Team at A’ the Airts Community Art Centre to experience the history of Sanquhar and learn more about the historic knitting patterns made in Sanquhar, Scotland. Learn more
Visitors Experience for Tour Groups - Sanquhar Pattern Designs
Learn about the history and heritage of this traditional way of knitting, still practiced today, from the Sanquhar Pattern Designs team with captivating presentations and hands-on demonstrations. Sanquhar Castle along the beautiful River Nith in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.
Sanquhar Pattern knitted scarf
Our snug Sanquhar pattern knitted scarves are a favourite garment in the local community and makes the ideal gift. Scarfs are knitted in 100% wool yarn of merino blend, in the traditional DUKE Pattern.
About our Community Project — Sanquhar Pattern Designs
A Scottish community project producing bespoke knitwear, in Sanquhar - the home of the historic Sanquhar Pattern.