In the Textiles specialised workshop, we continued to gain
new skills and techniques through traditional processes which included the
method of "knitting". This process is defined as "the act of
forming fabric by looping a continuous yarn together with needles and
wool". Through the development and skill of the process, patterns can be
developed and clothing can be created. Samples of handmade knitting are
presented below.
Handmade knitting is a longer process which includes more
concentration and skill compared to an industrial machine. I was curious to
start the task as I never used the process previously and it was a skill and
area I was aiming to achieve. Also, I was curious to complete the task as the
method can be a challenge but also enjoyable through different perspectives and
opinions. To task the task, I collected a ball of wool and knitting needles and
started to cast onto the tool. For the needle, I decided to use a thin tool
because it allowed me to gain the skill and develop my confidence with the
process. As I develop my confidence with the process I will develop my
confidence with using larger knitting needle tools. To start the process I used
the technique "cast" to join the wool onto the needle accurately. We
were given different methods and processes to allow us to gain the skill
individually. I discovered that I gained the skill through demonstration as it
allowed me to gain the confidence of working independently and repeating the
technique to gain the method required. We were also given videos and hand out
instructions but I found them less effective because they were challenging and
made the process confusing through my opinion. The instructions were the most
challenging as I couldn't gain the technique through word as I am a more
practical student. Once I competed the cast process, I started to gain the
skill of knitting a simple row with 20 stitches. At first I found the task
challenging because I couldn't achieve the process required to complete the
stitch. However, as I gained confidence and repeated the process I continued to
create the rows required to make the piece. Another problem I faced with the
rows was that I wasn't counting the original amount given which allowed me to
increase the number to 40 rows. This would make the outcome uneven within the
knitting pattern. However, to solve the problem next time I will count the rows
effectively and develop my confidence with the technique further.
Throughout the task, health and safety instructions were
followed to avoid the risk of injury. Coats and bags were placed away safely to
avoid the risk of tripping hazards and injury to others.
Through my specialised workshop task, I will continue to develop
my confidence further with the technique and create further knitting samples.
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