OUR ‘FIELDFARE’ accessories set on pages 55-59 is a fine example of Emma Sadler’s design work, with its elegant stitch patterns that will offer a soothing, enjoyable knitting experience. Emma has been creating and publishing her accessory and sweater patterns for nearly a decade, and her designs feature subtle textures and colourwork which combine modern styles with vintage touches. We chatted with Emma about her design career.
When did you learn to knit?
“Like many people, I was taught to knit when I was a child by my Nana. I would knit one row and then hand the needles back to her to do a row, as I thought that I couldn’t knit ‘backwards’. Eventually she got through to me by knitting two rows before handing it back. After that I only ever handed my knitting to her when I dropped a stitch.
“I don’t remember ever doing the usual beginner scarves. I do remember being quite ambitious, even from the start. My sister was expecting a baby, and I was determined to make
