maximilian raynor- ravensbourne : DAY TWENTY TWO/ TWENTY THREE/ TWENTY SIX 26/27/30.09.2016 Knit Workshop

I was initially sceptical about this week's knit workshop. I have been proven wrong and believe the three sessions were a resounding success.

I have developed a sound understanding of the technical basics of domestic knitting, namely casting on and off, plain knitting, honeycombing and grafting. I believe I was successful because I listened well to instruction and took my time.

The first session was the least enjoyable for me. This is because I find technical sessions tedious even though I am aware of their profound importance.

As soon as we moved to more creative techniques, I loosened up and the work flowed more.

My work with weaving into knit is the most appealing to me. I love the texture it creates and the opportunity it gives regarding colour variation.

I have endeavoured to relate every stage within the workshop (every sample I made) to my structure project. I believe, on the most part, I was successful in doing this.

Photographs Author's own

Samples ranged from a triangle in navy on a black background- representing the image of the three tiered social class structure I have been exploring throughout my project, to linear designs featuring domestic cleaning glove yellow rubber.

I chose to work with the glove rubber as part of my exploration of the role of women within society and established (structured) mindsets regarding the hierarchy of the sexes. The rubber glove symbolises the stereotypical, early mid 20th century image of the domesticated housewife. Usage of the rubber was successful because the texture created has tactile appeal.

I worked also with washing up jay cloths, plastic bags and 'pretty' pink material for the same reasons and the outcomes, I believe, were equally appealing.