Happy New Year 2015 the year of the sheep!

I wanted to wish everyone as Happy 2015 Let's hope it's a good one in the year of the sheep X

Limited edition print with 3d relief sequinned sardine now available

I have decided to create a signed limited edition of gicleé prints with a 3d relief sequinned sardine attached. This is a special offer only available until 1st January so please call the studio on 01273 671390 or email kate@cardigan.ltd.uk to order one today in time for Christmas. It's a very small run of 20 so call early to avoid disappointment.

'Knitted sardines on toast 2014' signed edition of 20
250gsm ultra smooth 100% cotton fine art paper with 3d sequinned sardine
30cm x 30cm
Price £250.00 including postage.

10% discount on all framed artwork

Leading up to Christmas I am offering a 10% discount on all framed artwork in my studio. Please call to make an appointment on 01273 671390 or pop in to the studio shop in Brighton at  Cardigan Ltd, Unit 5 Arundel Mews, 13-18 Arundel Place Brighton Bn2 1GG

SALE! Assorted fish cards

Pack of 8 assorted fish cards £12.00 (normally £24.00) including postage. Please call or email if you are interested... Hurry while stocks last!!!

Christmas sale at Cardigan Studio Shop

We are having a pre Christmas sale at the Cardigan Studio Shop with lots of amazing items at amazing prices. Do come in and see us... before we sell out!... Cardigan Studio Shop, Unit 5 Arundel Mews, 13-18 Arundel Place, Brighton, BN2 1GG. Call 01273 671390

L'Officiel Paris December issue

Here is an article from the December issue of L'Officiel Paris featuring the fabulous Charlotte Olympia shoe designer Charlotte Dellal . I was delighted to see the jar of Charlotte's Lime Pickle I was commissioned to make for her featured in the article.

POP UP SHOP THIS SATURDAY AT CAMERON CONTEMPORARY GALLERY

We are excited to announce that we are doing a Christmas pop shop this Saturday 29th November at Cameron Contemporary Gallery, Second Avenue, Hove www.cameroncontemporaryart.com from 10.30 a.m until 6.00 p.m. There will be a large selection of knitted and crocheted fashion accessories  and cushions and lots of sale items. We look forward to seeing you there!

Pet People the magazine from Petplan

Here is a commission I worked on a while ago for Petplan insurance. I was asked to illustrate an article about how to keep your pets nice and warm in winter and here are the results....

GLUG BRIGHTON CHRISTMAS TREE AUCTION

Glug Brighton are hosting a special charity Christmas tree auction on Tuesday 2nd December at Green Door Store Brighton. I was asked to create a special tree for this event so I have created a 'Fishmass Tree'

All the proceeds will go to local Brighton homeless charity Emmaus www.emmausbrighton.co.uk 

If you would like to attend click on the link to purchase a ticket it's only £5.00

www.meetup.com/glugbrighton/events/215191472/ see you there!

Made by Hand Cardiff opens next Friday 31st October

I am excited to be exhibiting in Cardiff next week at Made by Hand, City Hall from October 31st-November 1st. Here's a small selection of pieces I will be taking to the show.. I look forward to seeing you there! http://madebyhand-wales.co.uk

Black & Ivory Zebra Wraps now available

These gorgeous zebra wraps have proved to be a hit over the past few days, if you are interested in purchasing one do get in touch soon as they moving fast! e-mail kate@cardigan.ltd.uk if you wish to place an order. They are 100% lambswool (76cm width x 230 cm length) and are £165.00 each.

It's Fishy Friday

Over the past year those of you who follow my blog will notice that fish have been featuring heavily in the artwork I have been creating. The main reason for this is that I  have been working towards a big solo show which I will be having in London in June 2015 entitled 'The Life Aquatic' at The Rebecca Hossack Gallery, Charlotte Street, London . During my research, which has included visits to Aquariums, fishing museums, fish restaurants and fish shops I came across a fantastic shop in Brighton called O'Fishly Healthy. I was fortunate to meet the owners Kelly and Mark which resulted in them letting me use their window as a gallery for a few weeks. The work will be on display until the end of October 2014 so if you happen to be in Brighton do pop in and have a look, and while you are there get yourselves a nice piece of fish for your supper. www.ofishlyhealthy.co.uk

New multicolour zig zag 3-in-ones

It's been a manic month here at the studio as we prepare for Made by Hand at City Hall, Cardiff from 31st October- 2nd November.www.madebyhand-wales.co.uk Here are some brand new multicolour zig zag3-in-ones made especially for the show. They are £155.00 each and can be worn as a wrap, a shrug or a scarf depending on which way you button them up. Please e-mail kate@cardigan.ltd.uk if you would like to place and order or buy one today, they're perfect now that Autumn is finally here.

Celebrating 10 years of Modern Toss

Last week I went to the launch of the latest Modern Toss book 'a decade in the shithouse' over the past few years I have collaborated with them on various projects. The first project was a crocheted book cosy which is featured in their book. They currently have an exhibition on to celebrate their 10 year anniversary at Forge & Co, 154 Shoreditch Hight Street, London E1 6HU opening times 11.00-18.00 until 19th October.

Fishy Friday!

It's Fishy Friday, have a great weekend everyone! XXX

Interview with Dine X Design

Here's an interview I did recently with LA based food and lifestyle writer Kristin Guy....click on the link to read the full article
http://dinexdesign.com/kate-jenkins/

Brighton Art Fair at The Corn Exchange

I will be exhibiting a wide selection of new works including these fruit tarts at Brighton Art Fair www.brightonartfair.co.uk which starts this Friday 26th september and ends Sunday 28th. I look forward to seeing you all there!

Wool Britannia

It Fishy Friday and this week I thought I would re-post this image from a while ago, it seemed appropriate this week. Have a great weekend everyone!

Fishy Friday

It's Fish + Friday = Fishy Friday have a great weekend everyone!

October's Vogue

I  was delighted to see that a commission I had created a few years ago for shoe designer Charlotte Olympia is featured in an article about her in October's Vogue.

Fishy Friday

It's lunch time and it's Fishy Friday...this week Knitted Sardines on Toast.. Have a great weekend everyone!

Brighton Knits

Oh I do like to knit beside the seaside and this crocheted classic sums it up perfectly. I usually crochet all of my artwork but this is the first knitted one. I will be exhibiting this and other crocheted classic books at The Brighton Art Fair which opens on Friday 26th September -Sunday 28th September. www.BRIGHTONARTFAIR.co.uk

Crocheted Classics

Over the past few weeks I have been working on a new project entitled 'Crocheted Classics'. This project involves me recreating classic book titles and slightly changing them so they are textile related. These will be on show at Brighton Art Fair in a few weeks time... more details on this to follow over the next few weeks..

Fishy Friday

It's Fishy Friday and this this week it's jellied eels in yarn have a great weekend everyone!

Fishy Friday!

It's Fishy Friday and this week its a very Coy Carp, have a great weekend everyone!

Artwave 2014 at Berkeley House, Lewes

Next week sees the opening of Artwave 2014 www.artwavefestival.org where I will be taking part and exhibiting at Berkeley House as part of the Artwave open house trail. The house itself is a Grade II listed 1820's Regency house in the centre of the county of Lewes. The beautiful building has been refurbished to provide first class accommodation. For more info go to www.berkeleyhouselewes.com. The exhibition runs from August 23rd until September 7th 11am-5pm. Here is a new piece I have created especially for the exhibition. 'A room of one's own' seemed to be the perfect book title for Berkeley House considering it is a B&B after all.

Fishy Friday

This week's Fishy Friday is a Rainbow Trout to mark Gay Pride in Brighton this weekend. Have a great time everyone!

Fishy Friday

It's Fishy Friday and this week it's fish and chips and lots of vinegar, have a great weekend everyone!

Fruit Tarts at Gail's Bakery Chiswick

Here are a selection of fruit tarts complete with stockings, suspenders and stilettos I created for a small exhibition of my work at Gail's Bakery in Chiswick.. The work is now up and will be on display over the summer months at Gail's Bakery 282 Chiswick High Rd, london W4 1PA www.gailsbread.co.uk

Fishy Friday

Have a great weekend everyone, the sun is shining and it's Fishy Friday!

It's Fishy Friday!

This week I've decided to re-post the fish on a bicycle I created a while ago. It seemed appropriate as the Tour de France is currently on at the moment. Have a great weekend everyone!

Fishy Friday

It's Fishy Friday and this week it's a tin of anchovies, have a great weekend everyone!

It's fishy Friday!

This week it's sewshi! Have a great weekend everyone!

Fishy Friday!

Hello it's Fishy Friday but this week it's shellfish... King prawn vol-au-vent... Have a great weekend everyone!

It's Fishy Friday

Watch out Jaws! It's a Killer Shark for this week's Fishy Friday. Have a great weekend everyone!

It's Fishy Friday !

This week it's a pair of star crossed eels in love.... 'That's Amore' (or should that be Moray) Have a great weekend everyone X

Last Weekend of Artist's Open House Trail

This weekend is the last one for the Artist's Open House Trail and the last chance to see my current exhibition 'Kate's Crochetquarium' in my studio shop. I will be in the shop Saturday and Sunday 12.00-6.00. So, do come in and see the fish before they all swim off to other parts of the universe. Unit 5, Arundel Mews, 13-18 Arundel Place, Brighton, BN2 1GG

It's Fishy Friday

It's Fishy Friday!! This week it's a zebra fish.. Have a great Bank Holiday everyone!

Chelsea Flower Show

The Chelsea Flower Show starts today so I thought it appropriate to post this crocheted version I created a few years ago in my studio shop.