For a long time I have been dreaming up designs which I want to turn into knitting patterns, inspired by places I have visited and things I have seen. My first range of ideas are based on the colours (including architecture, mosaics, textiles and reflections) of Venice. I am in the course of finalising and publishing a pattern for a cowl based on the marble and brickwork of the Doge’s Palace, using hand-dyed yarns. Here’s a sneak preview.