So we've started our technical blocks, 2 weeks in the 4 different pathways, Knit, Stitch, Weave and Print.
My first block is Knit and I've just completed my first week!... Its been very interesting and some what frustrating at times! Especially when you've done a really nice sample on the Knitting machine then it decides to go wrong at the last minute! We started to hand knitting, something i've done before but still finding it hard! Then we started on the Knitting Machines! Ive learnt, Casting on, e wrapping, Lace holes, Ladders,different stitch types, fringing, joining and making edges and working into fabrics with the machines also, we were also taught on how to play with the tension depending on what type of yarn we were using! If the tension was to tight, it could cause the yarn to weaken and snap!
Ive really enjoyed Knit so Far, I'm looking forward to making more complicated samples and learning more techniques in the coming week! I feel i may need to have a lot more patience with the machines this week!
Here are a few of my samples (the best ones out of the bunch!)
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