This month I’ve been playing with trefoil knots – or triquetra knots. This pattern was inspired by a page of diaper patterns made using interlocking circles in “The Anatomy of Pattern” by Lewis F Day. A diaper pattern is a name for patterns that are generally used as backgrounds for making plain areas more interesting. They’re often small and simple and repeatable.

If you’re a Community tier member, check below for your monthly downloadable files so that you can paint this pattern. You’ll also find a link to the forum where you can share your work with us, ask any questions and get support.

For Pattern Makers, you’ll find this month’s video. It’s one video for both drawing and painting this month. I decided to paint with acrylic ink rather than watercolour for a change, though the techniques you’d use are virtually identical. The difference (as you’ll see from my video!) is that once it’s down it’s permanent – so I couldn’t lift out a mistaken drop that fell in the wrong place!! You’ll also see my supply list for this project including all the colours I used.

There is no pattern makers live session this month. If you’re a subscriber to the pattern makers tier, you’ll have had an email from me explaining that I’m pausing this tier for now and your subscriptions have been altered accordingly.