RoseOak Studio

My Custom Pieces

Gila Monster Top

Designed and made for an american customer from a basic idea for a top made in a Gila Monster pattern

A Gila monster is a south american lizard with distinctive pink and black curved and spotted design.

My client asked me if I could do her a top based on the skin pattern of this distinct lizard. I discussed with her her requirements about yarn and style and we agreed on something similar to Crabapple but in a yarn that would reflect the reptilian aspects of its skin. I suggested a tape yarn that alternated between matt and shiny in pink and black and emailed her some basic designs. Once she had agreed which of the 6 designs she wanted I drew up the design on graph paper and knitted it up.

Pirate Doll

Made for a customer in Germany for his daughter

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Pale Knight

Inspired by Keats beautiful line

"I saw pale kings and princes too"

This is a very special top knitted out of vintage jaegar rags to riches yarn.

This is a stunning yarn consisting of matt and shiny alternating sections with the yarn approx 1/2 " wide.

Knitted in stocking stich for the main body, double rib on the bottom, and sleeve ends this has 3/4 sleeves and a cowled off the shoulder style neck also knitted in double rib.

You can no longer get this yarn so this is utterly non repeatable.

Harlequin

A fancy neck piece made from blue and cream cotton and decorated with vintage black beads and crochet flowers with petrol effect beading.
Perfect for adding a touch of the theatre to your life.

This was inspired by the tales of Harlequin or the Italian Commedia dell'Arte and the Nymphenburg Commedia Dell’Arte 2008 Couture Edition that are utterly breathtaking. I love the tales of mischief and mystery surrounding the Harlequin and this piece appeals both to a sense of fun and the seriousness that is needed to create and mould yourself into such a character and mindscape.