This course combines the basics of traditional methods with machine knitting and research into the knitting innovation. Start off with an introduction knitting concepts, methods and terminology. Using knitting machines in the Sewing Lab, students will be introduced to the process of machine knitting, including cast-on and off, basic stitches, gauge, and tension. Students build a foundation of knit structure and design by creating a notebook of knit swatches. Final Project involves research into knitting innovations, creating samples of the student's choice based on their major.
For students 4th term and up, all majors, no prerequisite.
Requisites
Must be 4th Term or above