A4 Knitwear Samples

The difficulty involved in producing A4 knitwear samples surprised me. I actually found that when the sample was enlarged it made it a lot easier to make the techniques neater and look more as they are supposed to do. I definitely preferred the first sample that I did because for the second one I felt as if I was running out of time and was slightly rushed. The technique that I feel I have mastered the most was the pyramid. I managed to create two pyramids shape on one line and then a larger one above it. I think that you are able to see from my work that I planned out both samples before so that they don't look as if they were just knocked up on the day. The thing that I would change about the samples is the second yarn that I used. Even though I really liked the mix of colours, the yarn was too thin and created some problems even after I had changed the tension.  Next time I think I will choose a more practical yarn as opposed to just looking at it from an aesthetic point of view. I'm glad that we have done knitwear because it has taught me to try different things that I didn't previously know. At the beginning of the week I was extremely apprehensive about and wasn't sure whether or not it would actually contribute anything to my work but I was surprised at how well I managed to link it in with the theme and am considering using parts of knitwear in my final piece. It also shows that I have a more diverse range of skills apart from just designing, and will make me seem more appealing to employers and universities. 

Peer Analysis: 

You can definitely see that there has been a progression over the week of how Rosie's Knitwear has improved just from looking at the small technique samples to her two mounted pieces but I do feel as if there is still some things that I believe she should have change. For Example there are 4 techniques on each sample and some have been repeated and slightly changed. If it was me I would have increased the amount of techniques and tried to vary them as much as possible to show her own range of skills. Overall I think that the outer look of the samples look very professional and finished.  

Jasmin Dhadwal