Knit week

I loved the knit week - it's been the most enjoyable week for me so far this semester. We just got to mess about on the machines trying different techniques and using various yarns, then eventually we were to come up with our final samples. I moved onto the chunky knit machine which is slightly bigger than the normal knit machine, as I was using a very thick lambswool that was basically impossible to put through the smaller machine. I made some really lovely samples looking mainly at skipped stitches and holes - texture and shape over colour. I also managed to avoid any major mishaps (not including getting my sleeve stuck in the machine and having to get it cut out) and produced a fair amount during the week, so all in all it was a success.

I was looking through the internet at different knit designs as well - here are a few images I found particularly interesting.

I have also found the work of RCA graduate Alison Linton very inspiring. She specialised in knit and her pieces are beautiful. As she is the older sister of one of my friends I hear updates about her work and how she is getting on very regularly, it was through this that I found this dress which she displayed in her degree show, I was blown away by the detail and how intricate it is.