Crochet is perfect for the summer. Get inspired by the catwalks and create gorgeous tops, jackets and dresses!
Charlotte Knowles
Christian Dior
The Australian Jake Henzler got seriously into knitting about three years ago, but the real fame and recognition he got after creating the original hand-knitted blanket panel "Copenhagen Building Blocks". Through creativity he expressed his impressions of the capital of Denmark, where he lived for a year and where he fell in love with the recognised Danish architecture.
The Australian artist based each “block” of the large blanket on a different district of the city. To make them suitable for knitting, Henzler simplifies the traditional architectural styles into geometric forms that capture the essence of Danish charm. After the knitted blocks are completed, he organizes them into a grid and stitches them together. Square windows, tall doors, and ornate wooden rooftops unite the knitted mosaic, while the subtle chromatic variation speaks to each building's individuality. Although some blocks appear more minimalistic in detail and color palette, others feature whimsical floral patterns on the facade and intricate rooftops.
Since composing the checkered blanket, Henzler has since utilized the graphic designs in other knitted art such as pillows and baby blankets.
Despite the popularity of this particular work, the passion of Jake is not "large forms", but... cute knitted toys. "While I knit one toy I already have an idea for the next one in my head. So I start making a new toy right after the previous one, " says the knitter, and the founder of the brand Boy Knits World.
Each adorable animal, plant or bird has a name, and sometimes the whole story behind. They change outfits, do creative work, read books, prepare for holidays... live their lives to the fullest :)
Ten of his more adorable small creatures are included in his book titled «Little & Friends», with exceptional analytical instructions for their knitting.
