Techniques of Knitting

Teachers in charge

prof. dr. sc. Vesna Marija Potočić Matković

Associates

Katarina Krstović, mag. ing. techn. text., asistent

Study, Module

Textile and Fashion Design - undergraduate, Module Textile Design

Course summary

3 (1+2+0)

ECTS

3

Knowledge verification

preliminary exam

Precondition for testing

All exams of the first year of study and Fibers passed

Lecture type

lectures, practice

Exercise type

audio practice, laboratory practice, workshops

Subject content

Process of loop formation. Techniques an Methods of Forming the Initial Loop Courses on Latch Needle Knitting Maschines, on Two-Bar Knitting Machines, on Multifeed Circular Rib and Interlock Machines, on Automatic Circular Hosiery Knitters and Warp Knitting Machines. Structure and properties of knitted fabrics. Methods of manufacturing the garments of preset shape. Patterned and combined stitches.

Aim of course

Based on the acquiered knowledge a student becomes familiar with knitwear manufacturing.

Literature necessary for course

Weber P.-K. und Weber M.: Wirkerei und Strickerei, Deutsche Fachverlag GmbH, Frankfurt am Main 2004. Spencer D.J.: Knitting Technology, pergamon Press, London.

Supplement literature

More autors: Tekstilni priručnik, Tekstilni inštitut, Maribor. Offermann P. I H. Tausch-Marton: Grundlagen der Maschenwaren technologie, Leipzig 1978.