2. Tradition to... cutting edge designs…… images courtesy Corgi Hosiery

3. Producing fashion garments for: Thom Browne Ralph Lauren Burberry Balenciaga Paul Smith Jasper Conran Richard Nicol Vivienne Westwood Richard James Hermes images courtesy Corgi Hosiery

4. Corgi Knitwear …. made in Wales luxurious materials …… craftsmanship…

5. colour impact …… Corgi Knitwear …. made in Wales image courtesy Corgi Hosiery

6. Corgi Knitwear …. made in Wales unique textures Image courtesy Corgi Hosiery

7. vibrant colour …luxurious textures Corgi Knitwear …. made in Wales

8. natural fibres 100% cashmere 100% wool Superkid mohair 100% linen 100% cotton Cotton/linen slub

9. sock making …innovative.. wild + wonderful stripes + designs Sock image courtesy Corgi Hosiery

10. Specialist sock making machine Ready to be hand finished sock making …wild..wonderful stripes & designs images courtesy Corgi Hosiery sock making …traditional Makers of socks to HRH The Prince of Wales

11. Task – design a sock. It needs to have one of the following feature: innovative colour combinations unique texture/s reflect the culture of your area/country.

12. You could use the templates opposite to design your sock designs. You will need to fill in each section separately and then group them together. sock making …innovative.. wild + wonderful strips and designs Some advice from Lisa Wood – Design Director at Corgi Knitwear. use no more than 7 colours remember Corgi is famous for its “ wild + wonderful stripes and designs.”

13. Background of Corgi of Ammanford In 1893 Rhys Jones began manufacturing high quality hosiery in the welsh mining village of Ammanford. Today the company produces hand framed knitwear and socks for many of the most discerning markets in the world, and after a century of dedication corgi have the ability to manufacture knitwear of such a high quality that it is unequalled in the market place today. Over a century later, the great great grandchildren of the founder are still using the traditional methods of hand manufacture to produce socks and knitwear in luxurious yarns. Corgi have achieved many accolades over the years, the most prestigious being the royal warrant for the HRH prince of Wales in 1988. images courtesy Corgi Hosiery

14. Corgi Knitwear …. made in Wales luxurious colours …unique textures…..natural fibres… innovation For further details: www.corgihosery.co.uk