Jude Skeers is a self taught textile artist who works exclusively with hand knitting. He has been knitting since his youth and has had several major exhibitions of his knitted webs, trees and other sculptures. He has exhibited his work over a 20-year period in galleries all over Australia. He has also worked as an installation artist and teaches workshops.

Jude has specialised in circular knitting. In the 1990's he designed and wrote the patterns for a range of hats. These were published in 'Yarn Art'. His hand knitted hats were sold widely in Australia and the USA. In the last few years, he has developed a range of wearable pieces using his specially designed circular needles known as the 'Broome Beanie Needle'. In more recent times he has designed a number of garments for which he has written the patterns. These garments have included Möbius knitting.

Jude's hand knitted, one-off garments have evolved from his artistic knitting. He enjoys incorporating a variety of yarns and stitches into his designs.

To contact Elizabeth Bowe: e_bowe@yahoo.com.au

To contact Jude Skeers:  judeskeers@gmail.com

© Elizabeth Bowe 2008