Knitting & Programming (Level 1)
In this 5-day, 30-hour course, you’ll explore the fascinating world of industrial knitting.
We’ll start with the basics of knitting, from learning machine handling techniques, gauges and programming based on a range of stitches and shaping. As the course progresses, you’ll tackle advanced stitches like cables, ribs, and Milano. By course completion, you will have combined these techniques to create your own swatch library and sweater mock-ups. Ideal for beginners, this course will arm you with the programming and technical skills to give you a solid foundation in industrial knitting. You can expect to finish with 20 swatches and your own project that showcases your programming skills.
- Duration: 5 days
- Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, with a 1-hour break for lunch
- Total Hours: 30 hours (6 hours per day)
- Cost: GBP £1800 + VAT
Course breakdown
Day 1: Introduction to Knitting (6 hours)
Dive into the basics of knitting.
Day 2: Basic Stitches (6 hours)
Learn and practice the basic stitches.
Day 3: Advanced Stitches (6 hours)
Learn cable, rib, and Milano stitches.
Day 4: Combining Stitches & Shaping Techniques (6 hours)
Shaping in programming & calculation from measurement
Day 5: Projects & Mock-ups (6 hours)
Create swatches and mock-ups
Knitting & Programming Level 1 runs for 5 days concurrently.
Student outcomes
By the end of this course, you’ll have:
- A personal swatch library of approximately 20 knitted samples demonstrating a range of basic and advanced stitch structures
- A knitted sweater mock-up project showcasing stitch combinations and shaping techniques
- Hands-on experience operating industrial flat-bed knitting machines
- An understanding of stitch construction and yarn behaviour, including how gauge, tension and programming influence the final garment
- The ability to program and produce core knit structures, including jersey, rib, cable and Milano stitches
- An introduction to shaping techniques used to translate measurements into knitted garment pieces
- A working knowledge of industrial knitting terminology and machine workflow
Ideal for those with some knitting experience, this course will push your skills to new heights. By the end of this course, you’ll have:
- Designed a detailed mock-up with advanced shaping techniques.
- Created 20 Swatches with advanced stitches.
