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Overview
This course at Nottingham Trent University will focus on producing work with a contemporary perspective. It’s ideal for people just starting out or in a need of a refresher. You might be returning to machine knitting after a break, or a student/graduate looking to add machine knitting to your CV and portfolio.
What you’ll study
During this Domestic Machine Knitting for Beginners course, you will:
- learn the basics of machine knitting, and experiment with yarns
- be introduced to more advanced stitches to explore texture, colour and weight
- receive personal attention to ensure your skills are developing
- access our stores so that you can work with yarns that might be new to you.
By the end of the two days, you will have created a number of samples for fashion or home projects, and have the inspiration to continue knitting for pleasure or professional development.
Programme Structure
Topics include:
- E-wrap cast-on
- Casting on in waste yarn and making a turned-up hem
- 2-coloured stripes
- Introducing textured stripes through changing stitch tension
- Creating stitches manually
- Creating shape by decreasing and increasing
- Partial knitting
- Binding off
- Creating tuck stitches using the ‘Russell levers’
- Creating tuck stitches using a punch card
- Punch card patterning: Fairisle, mock lace, slip and weaving
- Lifted stitches
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 2 days
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Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Nottingham, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Level: Beginner
- Entry requirement: No experience is required.
- You must be over the age of 18 to attend this course.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents320 GBP / full≈ 320 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents320 GBP / full≈ 320 GBP / full
Living costs
Nottingham
United Kingdom
583 - 978 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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