Use cables to explore and create lines Introduction Line forms an essential part of the design process. It may be used to create design features, emphasise or highlight the silhouette. Line may also be used representationally in sculptural or art …
Introduction In addition to colour and shape, line is an important part of knitwear design. The stitch structure of knitting makes it perfect for interpreting lines whether it’s tree bark, rock formations or the gills of a mushroom, through to …
Introduction So far we’ve knitted our samples according to the number of stitches with minimal requirements for needles sizes, yarn sizes and finished measurements. Of course, when we come to making finished projects, whether from a commercial pattern or for …
Objective For this final assignment on the use of shape in design you’ll be using the information you gained in the shaping tutorials and tasks to produce a series of 3 samples based on your own design and choice of …
Objective For this assignment you’ll be using the information you gained in the earlier colourwork tutorials and task to produce a new sample based on your own design and choice of colours, this time using the intarsia technique and thinking …
Objective For this assignment you’ll be using the information you gained in the earlier colourwork tutorials and task to produce a new sample based on your own design and choice of colours. Assignment 6 Part One – Design and make …
Objective In this assignment you will be putting all the skills you have learned in this section, exploring Fair Isle colourwork and how colour schemes can be developed. Assignment 5 Part One Using what you have learned so far, find …
Using decreasing techniques to create shape We’ve looked at increases and how we can use these for both functional purposes and as design features in their own right. In this next series of lessons and tasks we’ll be exploring how …
Create a unique colourway by dyeing your own yarn and knitted fabric Working with colour is wonderful. What makes designing even more special is when you can create a colour of yarn that is unique to you! In this lesson …
Using shape to create interesting edgings Introduction When we see a design, we may not be immediately aware of it, but our eyes often focus on the finish of the piece and, in particular, the edgings used. A good edging, …