California Revival Knits

California Revival Knits is primarily inspired by the Malibu and Catalina tileworks of the 1920s and 30s and the gor­geous wrought iron work typical of that time period.

The book is pulled together by the vibrant colors of the tiles (turquoise, cobalt blue, jade green, red, coral, cream, and rich brown) as well as the motifs in the tiles and ironwork.

The collection includes intermediate patterns using techniques ranging from twisted stitches, stranded knitting, and intarsia, all showing off a variety of yarns from small companies and indie dyers, inspired by the vibrant colors and artistic motifs of California in the 1920s and 30s.

Many of the patterns are suitable for a knitter new to the chosen technique. For example, the Quatrefoil mitts, which are stranded, have no floats longer than 7 stitches (at a gauge of 8 stitches per inch) and feature a logical geometric pattern, making them suitable for a beginner to stranded knitting.

It’s a visit to Catalina Island, Santa Barbara or Hearst Castle from your favorite spot to knit.

Learn more about the tiles at these websites:

Learn about the California Revival Style here: