The distinctive designs for my knitwear are inspired by various Pictish and Celtic religious carvings, and from ancient manuscripts. Knotwork interlacings are peculiar to the Pictish school of Celtic art. They are believed to be a symbol of the hope of eternal life indicated by the pattern being constructed of one continuous line.

Ogham is an early medieval alphabet, sometimes referred to as 'Old Irish' and has a lot in common with the Runic alphabet. In Orkney a spindle whorl was found in Birsay, bearing the distinctive Ogham script.

The Westray Stone was found during quarrying at Pierowall in Westray, in 1981. It had been part of a 5000 year old Neolithic tomb which must have been destroyed in the Iron Age, 2000 years ago, when other buildings were built on top. It has recently been returned to Orkney and forms the basis of my Westray Stone patterns.