Distance Knitting
City & Guilds Hand Knitting
7923 Creative Studies Diploma
This course is divided into 6 modules. Within each module there are a number of exercises to be completed for art/design, knitting and background knowledge. All the exercises in each module should be completed before the module is returned for assessment. All six modules must be completed to achieve the full 7923 Certificate.
Module 1
Research Project
- Select a theme and specific area of research
- Write a brief introduction
- Collect visual sources of information
Knitting, develop innovative and experimental uses of a range of stitch techniques including open work fabrics, lace, decorative ladders, weave knit, Fair Isle and Intarsia.
General Information
- Notes on the production of patterns
- Standard sizes and grading of patterns
Module 2
Research Project. Using the visual information gathered develop design ideas sufficient to support a Capsule Collection of 6 garments based on a particular season.
Knitting, develop a range of samples for smocking, quilting, pleating and folding, ruching, frills, edgings and trimmings.
General Information, notes on
- Health and Safety
- Finishing techniques including fastenings
- Blocking and pressing
Module 3
Capsule Collection
- A minimum of 6 garments for a stated season, the design ideas being developed from the Research Project.
- A range of stitch samples edgings and finishing for the garments in the collection.
- One garment from the collection to be made.
- The pattern for that garment must be written in 3 sizes
Module 4
Knitting, surface additions to include embroidery, painting, dyeing, beading, fringing, addition of pre-knitted or other elements, patching, piecing, short rowing, multidirectional knitting and felting.
General Information, notes on
- The use of dyes and Health and Safety
- Felt making and Health and Safety
- Yarn File - the production of novelty yarns including brushed, chenille, gimps, knops, loops, slub, snarl, tweed and twist.
Module 5
Develop design ideas based on a theme of your own choice to support the designing of a garment or item of soft furnishing.
Garment/item Assessment - choose from
- A garment or item for interior use using short rowing, multidirectional knitting and/or darting.
- A garment using a combination of stitches with a minimum of 2 different stitches to create a textured or 3D effect.
General Information, notes on any visits/exhibitions relating to textiles particularly knitting.
Module 6
Develop design ideas based on a theme of your own choice to support the designing of a garment or item of soft furnishing.
Garment/item Assessment - make the Assessment not made in Module 5.
Illustrated Study of the History of Hand Knitting.
- Origins, development and use of hand knitting from the 13th Century to the present day.
- Either the use of hand knitting in a traditional, cultural or historic context, or trends and design ideas associated with the use of hand knitted fabrics in fashion or interiors.