History
The argyle pattern is another Scottish founded knitwear pattern, derived in the 17th century from the tartan of Clan Campbell, of Argyll Western Scotland and became fashionable in England after the First World War. The pattern is generally used to make kilts, plaids and socks worn by Scottish Highlanders.
Technique
The argyle pattern is made of diamonds that are in a diagonal checkerboard arrangement. Most of the time argyle layouts contain layers of overlapping motifs; adding a sense of three-dimensionality, movement, and texture. As a knitting pattern, argyle is generally done using the intarsia technique. Argyle patterns are also occasionally woven and became fashionable in England after the First World War.
Facts
Through the adoption by Stuart Stockdale in collections produced by luxury clothing manufacturer, Pringle of Scotland, it has seen a sudden new popularity in past few years.
In the Winter Olympics 2010 the Norwegian’s men’s curling team and the “Argyle Armada” or the Garmin-Slipstream cycling team as they are formerly known, use bright contemporary interpretations of the argyle pattern for the sporting clothing.
Places to buy
http://www.next.co.uk/
Next is a UK based company offering exciting, beautifully designed, excellent quality fashion and accessories for men, women and children to cater for all needs. Next sell argyle jumpers in many different colours and trends, golf ware and also socks. Next retail have a chain of over 500 stores in the UK and Eire and more than 180 internationally.
www.Pringlescotland.com
Pringle of Scotland was founded in 1815 at the birthplace of the Scottish knitwear industry. In the 19th and 20th century, Pringle of Scotland became globally known as one of the first luxury knitwear manufacturers in the world. The iconic brand is an increasingly popular brand in Scottish knitwear catering for all ages and a wide variety of designs and is Scotland’s most famous knitwear brand. You can purchase argyle jumpers, cardigans and socks in different shades and styles.
