Knitted Textile Student Awards 2008

The Knitted Textile Student Awards have again provided an excellent showcase for the very best from talented students and young graduates. The 2008 Award finalist’s work have again attracted thousands of show visitors who always comment on the brilliant, innovative ideas produced by the university students and the diversity of scope offered by the knitted stitch.

Melanie Bond, Winchester School of Art, whose vintage-look knits greatly impressed the judges, has been named as the overall winner. Her work was inspired by the Queen’s Coronation and embodied the carefree and more innocent aspects of a 1950’s childhood.

The Winner of the 3D Installation prize was Laura Baxendale, University of Derby, whose giant flower, consisting of many individually crocheted flower heads, was made from recycled materials in vibrant colours.

Noriko Sawano, Central St Martins, won the Hand Knit/Crochet category with her large-scale, almost shell-like, crocheted forms that make a bold fashion statement as well as creating interesting shapes and textures.

Emma Faulkner, University of Brighton, won the fashion category with her experimental circular knitting and crochet techniques which were influenced by basketry with a focus on both weave and abstract 3D form.

As always the judges worked long and hard to come to their decisions and the standard of work presented by all the finalists was highly commended.

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Melanie Bond
Laura Baxendale
Noriko Sawano
Emma Faulkner

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