“You have to knit something for yourself!”, was the advice from Aneeta and friends at Knitting SOS , after the last few projects were garments knitted as gifts for others. So rather than make something that I might just as easily be able to buy in a shop, I decided to make this one-off Nick Drake tribute jumper. It’s based on a knitting pattern by Katrine Hannibal which I’ve modified to mimic the throw/blanket worn by Nick in a photoshoot by Julian Lloyd in ’67/8.
It’s taken me ages to finish, but my skills have definitely improved. I think I’ll take a short break from knitting to focus on other projects, but I’m already wondering what to knit next, so drop me a message if you have any ideas.
Music is an excerpt from Black Eyed Dog by Nick Drake (19 June 1948 – 25 November 1974).
Hi there!
My name is Cayden, and I don’t know how to knit. But, I’ve always wanted this Nick Drake knitted jumper ever since I saw it!!! It’s fantastic and gorgeous. I would love to buy one from you if you could possibly make one for me. You can name a price, and I would totally buy one from you! I really hope you could do this for me. It would make me so happy!! I’m such a fan of Nick Drake, and having a replica of his striped sweater would be so rad! I can’t wait to hear back from you. Thank you!! -Cayden
Unfortunately I don’t have the time. If I ever get some space of my own I’d like to get a knitting machine, which would make this kind of thing a realistic option.
I love this, wonderful work. Fancy making me one?
Unfortunately I don’t have the time. If I ever get some space of my own I’d like to get a knitting machine, which would make this kind of thing a realistic option.
This is such a beautiful tribute to Nick Drake and I know exactly the jumper/throw to which this lovely sweater refers. What a lovely thing.