MONDAY
At the end of last week, we were given the option to look at knitwear, or accessories for week 5. Considering I want to go down the design route, over promotion, I decided to pick knitwear.
To give us an idea of knitting clothes, we used knitting machines rather than needles. So once our tutor showed us how to set up the machines, we began with the basics. This involved completing a basic stitch, a drop stitch, lace stitch and honeycomb stitch.
I really wasn't sure how I was going to take to knitting. It's something I tired when I was younger, but decided it wasn't for me, and gave up with it. But, I am so happy I took this week to take it up again. Don't get me wrong, the techniques were always a bit hard to get right the first time. It usually took 2 or 3 goes to get it right. However, overall I found the methods easy to pick up, and enjoyable. I will definitely consider making knitwear in the future.
WEDNESDAY
While Monday was about knitting patterns, Wednesday was more about knitting clothing. We were taught how to; knit curves, knit sleeves and finish our knitting piece neatly and professionally.
On Monday, we were also encouraging to bring in a range of yarn and materials for Wednesday. These were used to weave with - which creates a type of pattern in our pieces.
I was really excited for today because, Monday went so well, I was very confident to get started. The techniques were explained and demonstrated well for us, and I could not wait to get started.
We spent the whole day practicing and finalising our skills, after being told we would use Friday - our last day of knitting - to knit 2 A4 size pieces, which would consist of any pattern or technique we had learnt in the last 2 days.
While Monday was about knitting patterns, Wednesday was more about knitting clothing. We were taught how to; knit curves, knit sleeves and finish our knitting piece neatly and professionally.On Monday, we were also encouraging to bring in a range of yarn and materials for Wednesday. These were used to weave with - which creates a type of pattern in our pieces.
I was really excited for today because, Monday went so well, I was very confident to get started. The techniques were explained and demonstrated well for us, and I could not wait to get started.
We spent the whole day practicing and finalising our skills, after being told we would use Friday - our last day of knitting - to knit 2 A4 size pieces, which would consist of any pattern or technique we had learnt in the last 2 days.
FRIDAY
On Friday, we were left to our own creative minds. We had spent the last 2 days being taught all we could possibly learn, and now it was time to put our knowledge to good use.
We were given the whole day to create at least 2 A4 size pieces. Each had to consist of the techniques we had learnt.
I tired to include all of the techniques we were taught. But found the weaving and honeycomb were my favourites.
Overall I had so much fun this week. I loved doing knitting, and am definitely considering doing more.
On Friday, we were left to our own creative minds. We had spent the last 2 days being taught all we could possibly learn, and now it was time to put our knowledge to good use.We were given the whole day to create at least 2 A4 size pieces. Each had to consist of the techniques we had learnt.
I tired to include all of the techniques we were taught. But found the weaving and honeycomb were my favourites.
Overall I had so much fun this week. I loved doing knitting, and am definitely considering doing more.
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