Knit samples

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One of my favourite samples from Chapter 7 of my new book “Texture & 3D Effects”, knit around this date last year. Knit with mohair… | Instagram

Hand manipulated, alternating 1x1 ribbing, tuck fabric in between beds, knit, then switch the k to r stitches. Top portion (green plaid) is the knit side, every 4th stitch was moved to the rib bed, then switched back and the next one moved down.

Below are some of my preferred knitted samples which I feel really express the ideas within my theme. They articulate the notions of distortion and fragmentation well due to the stripes appearing upset and distressed. I have combined a variety of yarns which I feel work best in sample 1, and will perhaps experiment with further. The samples mainly consist of the holding technique and deliberately laddered areas knitted with a contrast of fine and thicker textured yarns. 1 2 3 4

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