12 Days of Christmas 2024, Win a Multicolour Check Scarf by Jo Gordon
As a teenager, Jo Gordon commissioned their first knit: a reproduction of a much-loved, well-worn hat belonging to their father. Faithfully recreated by a family friend, Vilma, the hat perfectly captured its essence while offering a fresh new life. This early experience sparked a lifelong appreciation for honest craftsmanship and functional design.
Jo Gordon's passion for wool stems from its authenticity and practicality, coupled with Scotland’s rich history of producing world-class knitwear. Collaborating with small, skilled mills that prioritise tradition and craft, the designer values the expertise and dedication of these manufacturers. These partnerships not only uphold the integrity of their work but also ensure the survival of invaluable skills.
Collaboration extends beyond manufacturers to include friends, artists, and designers, resulting in innovative reinterpretations of techniques and vintage patterns. By blending historical craftsmanship with contemporary processes, the designer consistently creates unique, thoughtful pieces.
Colour plays a pivotal role in their designs, offering the flexibility to transform familiar forms with complex palettes and patterns. Whether sophisticated, nostalgic, or playful, colour shapes the mood and context of each piece.
Committed to overseeing every step of the process, from design to manufacture to buyer, Jo Gordon aims to create enduring knitwear—pieces that are cherished, cared for, and that stand the test of time.
Prize:
Multicolour Check Scarf by Jo Gordon (see top image), worth £378.
Discover more and follow Jo Gordon:
www.jogordon.com
Jo Gordon's passion for wool stems from its authenticity and practicality, coupled with Scotland’s rich history of producing world-class knitwear. Collaborating with small, skilled mills that prioritise tradition and craft, the designer values the expertise and dedication of these manufacturers. These partnerships not only uphold the integrity of their work but also ensure the survival of invaluable skills.
Collaboration extends beyond manufacturers to include friends, artists, and designers, resulting in innovative reinterpretations of techniques and vintage patterns. By blending historical craftsmanship with contemporary processes, the designer consistently creates unique, thoughtful pieces.
Colour plays a pivotal role in their designs, offering the flexibility to transform familiar forms with complex palettes and patterns. Whether sophisticated, nostalgic, or playful, colour shapes the mood and context of each piece.
Committed to overseeing every step of the process, from design to manufacture to buyer, Jo Gordon aims to create enduring knitwear—pieces that are cherished, cared for, and that stand the test of time.
Prize:
Multicolour Check Scarf by Jo Gordon (see top image), worth £378.
Discover more and follow Jo Gordon:
www.jogordon.com