But on this occasion I have to come clean and admit it. The real inspiration for my Whitefriars vase cover pattern, out in issue 20 (the rather fab '60s issue!) of Knit Now is... daytime TV. Yes, this knitting pattern was inspired fairly and squarely by Flog It!
I haven't just seen Whitefriars vases on Flog It. I have seen them in real life. I even bought one for my mum last year. And I have been going to auctions since I was a kid. But would I ever have paid sufficient attention to think of the pattern if I hadn't seen them regularly being auctioned off by Paul Martin & co...? I have to admit, probably not.
Having 'fessed up about my daytime viewing habit, I will add I'm quite proud of this pattern. They're very quick and simple to knit and really do look very good.
The stitch patterns were inspired by two '60s Whitefriars designs. The vase at the front is the Dimple pattern and the two at the back Nailhead. The Nailhead pattern is the classic Whitefriars look - textured, tactile glass in striking colours.
You could also use them as tea light holders but be very careful if you are using the recommended yarn as cotton is flammable!
You can find out more about Whitefriars glass at http://www.whitefriars.com/
