Nikki Ryan

Brighton University

My final collection concept was based on weather. I looked mainly at thewinter sky and explored my theme using photography, looking into clouds,their textures, colours and moods. I aimed to create a sophisticated but warm and cozy winter collection of garments and accessories, to wrap up inagainst the elements.

Kari-Helene Rane

Kingston University

My inspiration comes from traditional knitwear, reworked in untraditional methods, letting the methods of the knit naturally control the shape of the garments. The absence of colour is leaving focus on yarn-quality and texture, while the clean lines work with the alpaca and lambs-wool yarns to create beautiful drape and movement.

Seung Hee Lee

University of Arts London Central Saints London

Superlative (Jewellery into the garment) My project has involved under the theme of jewellery into the garment. I have tried to express superlative structures into the works.I have focused on idea of ’wearable superlative’ as a result of further studying and identifying ethnic jewellery.I have concentrated on shapes, structures, combination of materials use and complementary colours.

Alison Lui

Chelsea College of Art and Design, Light Give Colours Life

My visual research aims to explore the relationship between colour and light, distinction between natural daylight and ultra violet light in relation to their influences on colours. Dyeing yarns with both light sensitive and normal dyes create 2 characters and mood when under different lightings. Expressing textures, patterns and structures created by random movements from the effect of light through knit.

Anne Littlewood

Huddersfield University

Brought up in the scenic village of Robin Hoods Bay I’ve come to appreciate the magnificence of nature from which I draw my inspiration. Using a combination of techniques, yarns, beads and found objects, I have put together this collection of women’s garments and accessories modelled on a distinctive shore line.

Charlotte Wynne

University of Leeds

The beauty of many natural forms is due to a complex blend of delicate elements and an underlying structure. The collection mimics this partnership through the use of gathering techniques, adding strength and form, to fluid fibres and empowering them with an ability to frame the splendour that is the human figure.

Christine Gilmore

Brighton University

My interest in primitive and present tribes all around the world led me to research the context and meanings beyond textiles. It emerged that sounds are particularly vital within most tribes and this became instantly fascinating. I focused on the different types of sounds such as clonking, tinkling, rustling and jingling which are all noises that ward off evil spirits.

Claire Lester

RGU Grays School Of Art.

Biological Identity

My work is based on Biological Identity. Through personal research of my own inner identity, i.e.  D.N.A, bacteria and electron microscope work I have produced a fabric collection for contemporary women’s fashion. Mainly focusing on magnification, multiplication and the structure of my research imagery. All pieces reflecting clinical, contemporary science and modern living.

Dee-anne Marklewicz

Colchester Institute

Creating moods for the free spirit, a leader not a follower. Individual gorgeous one off pieces of art wrapped around your body to stimulate the senses for your inner and outer self. Cocooning you in a dynamic mix of knit, felt and manipulated fabrics to evoke the calming and grounding effects of all that is natural around you.

Emily Burnham

Central Saint Martins

'Inside/Outside'. In developing the concept of inside/outside I will be taking inspiration from the doll itself and many other areas of interest, the human body, mannequins, the patchwork quilt, and different illnesses and their medical treatments. Through my visual research in these areas I aim to develop work where distorted forms come together in fashion with beautiful fabrics.

Fiona Glen

 

Duncan of Jordanstone

Drawing inspiration from Japanese designers. I have produced a range of sculptural knitted garments which enhance and distort parts of the female silhouette that are not usually enhanced or distorted. Using bold shapes, serrated edges and curves of mechanical parts too create a contemporary and innovative knitwear collection.

 

Alexandra Mooney

UWE Bristol

Romantic Nostalgia

Inspired by the lavish excess of the Moulin rouge, Alex uses knitting, felting and devoré to create textual pieces, each designed to adorn the neck and shoulders. Complemented by a variety of silks, feathers and jewel like ornamentation, each piece results in a scrumptious and encrusted form.

Danielle Butler

University of Leeds

I wanted to tap into the current trend for all things knitted by designing and making a traditional product with a twist, and a cherished craft-like feel. This one-off piece of knitted jewellery was created to stand apart from other mass produced knitwear.

Jennifer McHardy

Grays School of Art

Chloe Henegan

University of Central EnglandA collection of interior textiles inspired by the structural qualities found in mushrooms. Using machine knit and felting techniques I have recreated these forms on a magnified scale. The resulting fabrics can be transformed into large sculptural cushions, floor seating ideas, throws or a contemporary answer for upholstery.

Frances Dawson

Nottingham Trent University

My collection demonstrates everything I love about knitting.  i have pushed the boundaries of texture by manipulating stitches on domestic machines, developing freeform hand knitting and crochet in innovative ways. bold use of colour was inspired by royalty.  high quality yarns were used showing each garment to its full potential.

Claire O'Brian

Central St. Martins

Gillian Cooper

Goldsmiths

Protecting the innocent in today's society is difficult. We are constantly filmed on CCTV, but does it only record or actually prevent dreadful happenings?. This piece is one of a series referring to these issues: is the man protecting or abducting the child?. It is open to you to decide.

Cecilie Martensen

Kingston University

The weavers at The Bauhaus School were the inspiration for my collection. I have worked with combination and proportion of color to make the knit vibrant and alive. The quality of yarn (100% silk) and the simple but sophisticated and feminine shapes makes the dresses easy to wear.

Git-Ying Tse

Buckinghamshire Chilterns

'…Imagine if your mum and your gran and your great grandmother, were all fabulous and had kept everything they’d ever owned in a tiny little living room.’ Inspired by this quote, I have decided to add another dimension to this eclectic fantasy…the modern contemporary. I am particularly interested with the idea of ‘opposites attract’.

Jodie Lawson

Buckinghamshire Chilterns University College

The exploration of childhood memories and symbolism has inspired the contemporary knitted structures created. The fun and naivety of childhood objects, such as paper airplanes and lollipop sticks, has been used to explore the knitted structures that retain an element of three dimensions in their development.

Katie O'Connor

Chelsea College of Art and Design

Shoes with a Soul.

Inspired by four pairs of vintage shoes, trainers and heels I have captured the essence of how a shoe-wearer feels in each garment’s form, the colours and textures were inspired by deconstructing and studying each pair to get a real sense of each pair’s character.

Laura Hodgkinson

Central Lincolnshire

Close to Nature

My final collection is a handcrafted collection with impact on viewing and consists of 6 outfits. It is designed for the season Autumn/Winter and the collection is mostly knitwearThe collection as a whole portrays a feeling of comfort, glamour and creativity. Close to Nature has been crafted with a labour of love..

Lesley Anne Hambridge

University of Derby

Dolls with Souls, Heels and Toes.My extensive world travels and colourful life experiences have been a richsource of inspiration.  Other influences would be my ethical values.  I have a strong conviction towards environment resource wastage.  This work is acombination of recycling and a childhood memory.

Poppy Malone

South Devon

I gather together a mix of beads, small pieces of coloured, captured light, and combine them with various threads (metallic, mohair, string...) until form, colour and texture harmonise.  Any variation of these will give a surprisingly different result.  I work meditatively, aware that I am still just scratching the surface........

Susie Cuthill

Grays School of Art

My work is about explaingin different aspects within a piece, such as pattern, placement and the weight of the fabric. I particularly like working with wire and wool as I think it is an interesting contrast between the two materials, which can produce some very delicate yet quirky final designs.

Louise Rolfe

Swansea Institute

‘The Nomadic Traveller’My work explores the theme of body protection and covering. I take my inspirationfrom travelling; through experiencing different cultures and customs. I develop mywork using a combination of machine knitting, stitch and felting. I create wearablepieces for the body which are contemporary and conceptual.

Mark Chitty

Grays School of Art

This collection of knitted fabrics are inspired from the deterioration and growth found in the Scottish highlands. Developing a range of luxurious fabrics from an undesirable source has enabled me to challenge traditional thinking. With the use of cashmere and lambs-wool yarns I have created a range of samples which are unique and inspiring.

Mekette Callor

Central St Martins

Organic, hand crafted textiles, felting and chunky knits are the keyelements to this collection. It is an eclectic mix of textures which evokethe contours of seashells, jelly fish and coral, echoing a sun fadedpalette. Wool tops are trapped between frothy layers of silk chiffoncreating a simple connectedness with nature.

Pamela Leung

Central Saint Martins

I am in love with hnad knitting which I discovered 3 years ago. My 2 metre super chunky wooden needles inspired me to knit this dress. It was an ambition of mine to mix various hand kitting techniques with machine knitting and combine different yarns to create a dress with unusual textures.

Nancy Creaney

Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art, University of Dundee.

Exploring the process of eating, and combining dinner-dress with tableware, this collection of contemporary knitwear aims to provide a solution to today’s nomadic lifestyles where many are eating ‘on-the-go’.  The double headed fork stands as an invitation to others to come and share in a meal, ultimately bringing people together, acting as an aid to communication.

Susan Taylor

Bath Spa

I combine knit and stitch to create a unique fabric with a vintage feel. A vintage feel; milled and worn and then electrified by the overlaying, dancing embroidery. These embellishments are at once subtle and startling, lost and then found. And still naive - dancing, frenetic, dynamic.

Amie Lewis

Central Saint Martins          

The sinful illusion of the balletThis piece of work drew inspiration from too very contrasting moods: The living exuberance of Las Vegas and the romance of the ballet.Yet with this deep contrast, both of these themes provoked me with similar thoughts.Life. Confusion. Motion. Sequence. Anxiety. Luxurious. Extravagance.