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Knit Cut Fabric

Taking inspiration from my wood cut pieces, I wondered whether I could create a similar effect on fabric. I tested this idea with the technique of broderie anglaise, machine stitching the individual shapes to then cut out the centre. Mimicking the wood cuts.

Inspiration: Yarn Bombing

Inspiration: Tanvi Kant

Uses the technique of "whipping" - binding fabrics with thread, to create contemporary jewellery pieces. 

Yarn Wrapped Wood Cut

To bring in some colour to the wood cut I had been experimenting with, taking inspiration from yarn-bombing and Tanvi Kant's "whipping" technique, I took to wrapping some of the cut out areas in brightly coloured yarns.

Knit Cut Wood

As an expansion away from the use of fabrics, I looked into the use of materials the opposite of fabric & yarns flexibility; coming to rest on wood. I began to explore the idea of the organic shapes in the knitted structure I had documented earlier on, on to this new choice of media.
To start off with, I cut out the knit design in balsa wood, as it was easier to cut by hand to get an idea of what the effect would be.

Deciding I liked the effect of the wood cut in the knit design, I decided to do some samples using MDF board, cutting out using a jigsaw.

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.