Origins - Construct: Knit

These are some of my first knitting samples using a domestic knitting machine. For this sample I used a punch card on the lace setting, and used yarns matching drawings from my sketchbook. 

This sample creates a ribbed effect using the Tuck setting with a punch card. I found it quite difficult finding a simple enough punch card to work on the machine. 

This sample is uses a hook up technique which creates a very nice, bumpy, 3D effect which I feel is very relevant to a lot of my research because of the frequent use of collage that gives an extra depth to my work. 

This is also a punch card technique called Fair Isle, I have used the colours from my drawings and chosen a floral pattern to reflect my research which heavily features flowers and plants.
I have found that I like the using the knitting machines however, using them requires an awful lot of patients especially when things go wrong, and need to remember in future to leave myself plenty of time for such eventualities.