Knit samples

knitGrandeur: Fine Gauge Pointelle

It is easy to limit your record keeping to numbers. But it is when you keep physical records – samples and swatches – that the real fun begins.

There are many reasons why you might want to have holes in your knitting, fashion included! The distressed look can add variety and texture to many patterns - this technique calls for lots of experimentation! This pattern describes four different sized holes worked over 2 stitches and 2 rows, 4 stitches and 4 rows, 8

Below are a selection of knitted samples which I have subsequently affected using a variety of techniques and materials... Textured yarn dripped with white latex... Plain knitted sample with a transfer paper printed image on top... Two dubied knitted samples hand felted together... Smashed Porcelain pieces encased in a knitted sample and tied with yarn... Knitted sample with bleach... a loosely knitted textured sample hand felted... Knitted sample covered in clear latex...

Rochas S/S 2014 Maria Bonita 2008/09 { via } Jil Sander S/S 2012 { via }

For chapter 6, I chose the knitting option A for my "constructed fabric" fun and played around with a few odd materials while trying to kee...

Designer - Lois Albinson Model - Laura Gallagher

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