Hand Drawn Knitting Diagram Digital Prints

I also hand drew some of the knitting pattern diagrams on a couple of the print designs, to create a different look. Making them look more organic to the shapes of the knits.

Knitting Pattern Diagram Digital Prints

I decided to introduce some more simple design into my collection, focusing on the black and white knitting pattern diagrams for a more graphic effect. With select areas as close-up knit photographs.

Patchwork Digital Prints

Three of my final collection prints, using different elements from throughout my project. Such as photography, hand illustrations & knitting patterns diagrams as well as lettering.

Inspiration: MissPrint

MissPrint are a duo that design and produce a collection of designs for use towards wallpapers, fabrics and interior items. All design start out as hand drawings, taking inspiration from their surroundings, such as nature set into an urban surrounding. Their products are design and made with the environment in mind, working to create as little negative impact as possible.

Website: MissPrint

Development: Foiled Knit

From using screen printing techniques such as foiling and flocking on normal fabric, I decided to try them on the knitted surface. Pulling the glue through a screen created a very fine effect on the surface, so there was only small amounts for the foil or flock to stick. However, if I painted it on by hand it created a better surface of glue on the stitches for the techniques to be applied.

I also tried forming patterns, such as stripes shown here. 

Inspiration: Alexander McQueen Prints

Found inspiration in the reflective nature of fashion house Alexander McQueen's prints. As well as the bright and bold use of colour.

Development: Knit Overlay

To add to the patchwork print ideas, I toyed with bringing in over layer to it by overlaying a cut-out section of knit from some the exploration photography I did at the beginning of the project.

I then tried repeating them & found that one form worked a lot better than the other.

I like the abstract look of the repeat of this print, taken inspiration from Alexander MCQueen's fashion prints.