rigg colourblock scarf

rigg colourblock scarfA skinny scarf with the recognisable ridges of Rigg, plus added colour blocks and contrasting tips. Size A (width): 18cm B (length): 190cm All knitwear is individually made, so measurements given are approximate. Materials & manufacture 65% extra fine merino wool 35% acrylic a combination of fibres of superior quality and carefully sourced from Italy Made in the Shetland Islands, Scotland The Rigg collection: design process and inspiration There are

A skinny scarf with the recognisable ridges of Rigg, plus added colour blocks and contrasting tips.

Size

• A (width): 18cm
• B (length): 190cm

All knitwear is individually made, so measurements given are approximate.

Materials & manufacture

• 65% extra-fine merino wool
• 35% acrylic – a combination of fibres of superior quality and carefully sourced from Italy
• Made in the Shetland Islands, Scotland

The Rigg collection: design process and inspiration

There are many ways in which tradition can inspire. My bestselling knitwear collection, Rigg, borrows a principle from Fair Isle knitting.

Rigg pieces are not influenced by how Fair Isle knitting looks. Instead, inspiration came from the construction of these traditional pieces. In particular I became really interested in how air is knitted into Fair Isle garments, and the way this contributes to warmth and their characteristic, lofty handle.

The reverse of the Rigg knitted textile: tension-creating 'floats' of yarn create pockets of air

By manipulating tension during the knitting process, the Rigg fabric is pulled into soft ridges, which creates the pockets of air in this delightfully squishy fabric.

Great for travelling, Rigg pieces can be rolled up and popped in your bag.