Fourteen

Following the completion of my first garment I have been developing samples for a final collection. I had a lot of ideas that I wanted to test out and can now begin to resolve them and build on the strengths.

(Front and back of dubied sample)

I tried a new technique in the above sample, knitting the front and back separately, joining at intervals. The front provides a nice example of concealed colour, with just hints of the copper and turquoise coming through. I also quite like the contrast with the much more graphic and bold back, which could have potential for an interesting double sided fabric/ garment.

(left: embroidered rib, right: needle felted domestic sample)

Working into my samples after knitting has provided some interesting results. I have been focusing on picking out the details and stitches in my knit and layering colour to soften lines. Both the above samples could be developed further and would work well on a larger scale.