knit.

i have created a number of knit samples for this 'on the surface' project, focusing especially on the colour gradients of a landscape... brown>green>blue

i have also incorporated it into my stitch by knitting cables on the knitting machines then using couching stitch to secure it onto the fabric.

by adding yarns used in my hand knitting into my machine knit gives the samples textural interest by looping, weaving and knotting.

knit samples

during my art foundation i have been taught how to use the domestic knitting machines. they are AMAZING. 

you can create really interesting samples by using the pattern feature.

and with the dodgy samples i used them in other work. 

sketchbook decorations;

i also like to incorporate them within photography and mixed media collages. 

this is the image that triggered my dream project.