Inspired by David Bowie, No One Can Resist This Ziggy Stardust / Aladdin Sane Cowl Designed by Tanis Gray

Posted by Danielle | Sep 19, 2017 | Featured, Knit Hacks | 1 |

David Bowie has said that he considers Aladdin Sane (a lad insane) to be the final evolution of Ziggy Stardust … essentially “Ziggy goes to America.” The album Aladdin Sane was the first one he made as a superstar and it was clear the character had to be retired so Bowie could evolve as an artist. It’s truly an iconic image, probably the most famous of all Bowie iconography, and it’s still inspiring people to this day.

Enter knitwear designer Tanis Gray. Her latest piece, an electric cowl featuring neon lightning bolts, is a perfect homage.

Get the pattern via Ravely, designed by Tanis Gray.

Do you have a favorite Bowie song? I’s hard to choose one, but one of my favorites is “Kooks” from Hunky Dory.

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Danielle Holke is a long-time knitter, first taught by her beloved grandmother as a young girl growing up in Canada. In 2008 she launched KnitHacker, a lively blog and knitting community which has since grown to be a popular presence in contemporary knitting culture, reaching more than a million readers each year. As a marketing professional, Danielle advises and works with a motley squad of artists, yarn bombers, film makers, pattern designers, yarn companies and more. Learn more about her latest book, Knits & Pieces: A Knitting Miscellany.