Machine Knitting for Textiles

Course

In London

£ 715 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    5 Days

This course will introduce you to domestic machine knitting and its various functions. You will learn how to operate the knitting machines, beginning by casting on and experimenting with tensions and yarns. You will then continue to develop your machine knitting skills and as you undertake a mini project by experimenting further with textures and techniques...

Facilities

Location

Start date

London
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16 John Islip Street

Start date

On request

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Subjects

  • Design
  • Purchasing
  • Design techniques
  • Knitwear Design
  • Knitting
  • Project
  • Casting
  • Fabrics
  • Textiles
  • Knitted fabric

Course programme

This course will introduce you to domestic machine knitting and its various functions. You will learn how to operate the knitting machines, beginning by casting on and experimenting with tensions and yarns. You will then continue to develop your machine knitting skills and as you undertake a mini project by experimenting further with textures and techniques.

Depending on your interest, you will either create a knitted cushion for an interior or 3 - 5 individual knit swatches, which you could use for a future project or add to your portfolio. You will learn about various stitch and knitting techniques and trimmings as well as how to construct a basic pattern for a cushion. You will also be taught how to create a buttonhole.

To help you get started, please bring along some visual research or a mood board, and if possible some samples for inspiration. Advice about purchasing and maintaining your own knitting machine will be provided.

Course Outcomes
You will leave the course with an understanding of how to use a domestic knitting machine. You will be familiar with the principle knitting techniques and terminology, which can be applied to future knit projects. You will leave with some knit swatches or a completed cushion.

Who Should Attend
This course is open to complete beginners and entirely suitable whether you have hand knitted before or not! This could also be an ideal refresher if you have not used a knitting machine for a while and are interested in creating your own knitted fabrics.

Level
Beginners



Machine Knitting for Textiles

£ 715 VAT inc.