Essays about: "knitting"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 42 essays containing the word knitting.

  1. 1. Carbon Craft

    University essay from Konstfack/Industridesign

    Author : Carl Cyrén; [2024]
    Keywords : Carbon fiber; glass; material research;

    Abstract : This is a practice-based design research project in the fields of glass blowing and knitting. It takes its starting point in trying to combine these two crafts with an experimental approach, using carbon fiber. READ MORE

  3. 2. 3D Knit fabrics : optimizing spacer knit fabrics for comfort and breathability in infant products

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

    Author : Julia Svensson; Hanna Halldorf; [2023]
    Keywords : Spacer fabric; knitting; warp knit; circular knit; textile testing; ProCad Warpknit; infant product; comfort; mechanical properties.;

    Abstract : In this study we looked into an existing textile baby stroller seat and investigated whether there can be any advantage in changing the material to a spacer fabric from perspectives such as functionality, comfort, and sustainability. The subject of 3D knitting, and advanced knitting is being researched more and more because of its versatility in producing and changing parameters of knitted high quality products, but there is a lack of studies done on comfort for children when it comes to knitted spacer fabrics and not many studies have been done on spacer fabrics used for baby seats in strollers or other types of seats for children. READ MORE

  4. 3. Pixels to Purls : Unravelling the Revival of Knitting in the Digital Age

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Emma Niemelä; [2023]
    Keywords : Knitting; Online communities; Participatory culture; Knowledge sharing; Stickning; Onlinenätverk; Delaktig kultur; Kunskapsdelning;

    Abstract : Denna studie utforskar återuppträdandet av stickning som en populär aktivitet och den roll som online-plattformar spelar för att stödja och upprätthålla denna trend. Genom intervjuer med stickare och analys av online-gemenskaper för stickning visar studien att stickning har upplevt en återkomst på grund av dess nostalgiska och terapeutiska drag, vilket främjar kreativitet, gemenskap och en känsla av samhörighet. READ MORE

  5. 4. Where Something Goes Up, Something Else Goes Down : May a meeting between textile and glass disrupt the hierarchical order among materials and techniques?

    University essay from Konstfack/Inredningsarkitektur & Möbeldesign

    Author : Malin Glännestrand; [2022]
    Keywords : Glass; glasfiber; textile; interior designer; spatial design; materials; hierarchies; fusing; knitting; lighting;

    Abstract : We have a tendency to want to sort our surroundings, we set things against each other, value them and place them in a hierarchical order.Where something goes up, something else goes down.We attribute different properties to materials, techniques and spaces and load them with values. READ MORE

  6. 5. Urban Living Room: a green, welcoming and cohesive community by the bay

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

    Author : Chia-Yu Chang; [2022]
    Keywords : Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : The site, Bällsta harbor, is a part of Ulvsunda industrial area, located on the east side of Bromma airport in Stockholm. Today, the housing shortage in Stockholm, the debate over the closure of Bromma Airport, and the plan to extend the tram line bring new opportunities to Bällsta harbor for redevelopment. READ MORE