Final collection

The final week of knit meant producing a collection of samples that embodied our whole concept and colour palette. In order to prepare for the final designs I produced thumbnails of different ideas, including which techniques I would use, which colour and how to translate the data brief.

Cultivating a collection appeared a great challenge at first as the samples I had been producing beforehand took a long time to create, however with the help of development ideas in my sketchbook the process seemed quicker and highly enjoyable. I believe that my collection corresponds to my research and colour scheme, although I would of liked to create more texture and depth by using thicker yarns. 

My aim was to create at least eight finished samples, and so far managed to produce nine. Hoping to have spare time next week I will aim to have more to add to my collection. The next step will be steaming all technical and final samples.

Developing ideas
knit week 2

Entering week two of knit I felt inspired by researching contemporary designers that influence my work. Discovering the bold and innovative knitwear collection of Xiao Li directed me towards thinking about creating an abstract collection of knit samples whilst at the same time incorporating my colour palette and concept. 

Xiao Li

RCA graduate collection

Texture is another element that I would like to include in my collection, displaying the contrast between thin and thicker yarns and manipulating their properties to create an abstract piece dissimilar to traditional knit samples.

Shao Yen 

'Waver collection' A/W '10

Researching artists such as Rachel Whiteread has inspired me to create a palette that ties with the concept of my work. She as well as Xiao Li uses pastel, chalky colours that coincide with what I'm trying to achieve. 

A-B

Monday morning lecture

20.01.14

Studies have proven that by doodling, sewing or even cutting up notes the information given is able to sink in and stick in the memory better than ordinary note taking. 

I chose to doodle and illustrate my notes for this weeks lecture and found that I took more interest in what was said, and it was easier to make it more relative to my own practical work. It made the session a lot more personal and almost interactive.

Construct

First week of knitting

The picture above is of a knit sample using different tensions and experimenting with collaborating colours. 

Learning how to knit on a domestic knitting machine has proven  itself to be both enjoyable and at times frustrating. However the difficult nature of mastering these machines have given me the motivation to learn how to use them with ease and use techniques that create beautiful knit work. It takes time and patience to be able to enforce these techniques and I have taken advantage of booking a place at a machine whenever I can. 

I am able to develop my ideas with every new technique I learn, the image below is an example of e-wrapping on top of the piece of knit. This particular technique works well with my overall concept, it can be easily manipulated to create squares, lines and random shapes.