As part of our semester exploring knitwear during the Fall '18 semester, we learned the basics of single-bed machine knitting and experimented with various knitting techniques to produce different patterns, textures, and shapes.
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Patterns created from inserting punchcards.
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Different textures created by needle transfers, holding off sections of the knitting bed, manual weaving, punchcards, etc.
Knit samples draped onto a dress form as part of my experimentation in creating unique shapes and patterns with certain knit techniques. Ultimately, they informed the final outcome of my "Lady Ardent" collection.