Knit the City Building Blocks

A fun collection of stranded colourwork and intarsia knitting patterns to make buildings inspired by iconic cities including London, Paris, Copenhagen, Sydney, Amsterdam, Prague, and New York. Australian designer, Jake Henzler, is making a real name for himself with his knitted building blocks for classic buildings from well-known cities.

The designs in Knit the City Building Blocks are modular so they can be mixed and matched to make your own unique buildings. For example, you can switch up the different styles of gables and windows and adjust the height and style of the buildings to create endless alternatives. There are also patterns for extra components, including Roman numerals for dates and initials, so readers can personalise the designs.

This is a popular feature of Jake's designs, as reflected in comments on his Ravelry page like this one: "Loved this project so much—the ability to inject your own composition into each building whilst working within an easy framework made the project that much more fun!"

The buildings are knitted as separate blocks but can then be joined together to make blankets, throws, and cushion covers, as well as mittens, scarves, and other accessories. We will include some project options in the book, as well as the instructions for adapting, finishing, and joining the blocks.

AUTHOR: Jake Henzler is an Australian knitting designer known for his innovative and playful approach to architectural knitting. He is the creative mind behind the popular 'Boy Knits World' brand, which has built a devoted following for its imaginative building block designs inspired by cityscapes around the world. With a background in both textiles and education, Jake brings a clear, accessible style to his patterns, empowering knitters of all levels to experiment, personalise, and create with confidence.