For the teacher

In this knitwear design task, the goal is to build a new surface. The knitted articles can be brought from home or obtained from recycling. The idea for the surface design can be based on a painting, with the students seeking to copy its essence in the knitted articles, for example. The pattern can be copied from a suitable knitted article that has been brought in as material. 

Creative knitwear design 2

• Choose several different items of clothing made of knitted fabric.These items should be as similar in type as possible. 
• Choose a pattern for the product (e.g. a shirt). 
• Assemble the pieces of knitted fabric into a new surface with your chosen structure. Pin the cut pieces in place and sew them together into intact surfaces that are sufficient for the pattern’s shape. 
• Consider the details, such as the neckline, hem, sleeve cuffs and decorations. 
• Sew the product together according to a normal work plan. 
• Add the final touches and inspect the product. 
• Photograph the product on a customer or yourself. 
• Consider what can be made from the cutting waste or how you will recycle it. 
• Document the whole process.