Transition in Knitwear Design Education towards
Professionalism: A Framework for Creative
Knitwear Education Using Finger Knitting-
Based System
Volume 1 - Issue 3
Yao Mei Yu and Li Li*
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- Department of Textiles and Clothing, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
*Corresponding author:
Li Li, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, The institute of Textiles and Clothing, Hong Kong
Received: January 31, 2018; Published: February 13, 2018
DOI: 10.32474/LTTFD.2018.01.000115
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Abstract
Due to the fast-growing knitwear markets and revival of knitting, knitwear design became important elements in design. Nevertheless,
knitting was perceived as an inferior subject under current curriculum due to the deep traditional rooted role of it. Thanks to the
passive learning cultures and unbalanced proportion of design and technology teaching modules, there was lack of systematic training
of the knitwear design professions. This study thus aimed to develop an innovative finger knitting-based educational method to link
the fundamental knowledge, realistic application and service setting of knitting. Historical development of knitting, how its impact on
knitting education and the newly developed education method was discussed. Survey and informal interviews the effectiveness of this
method was done. Students felt satisfied with the subject teaching method and found it useful to understand the principles of knitting.
Keywords: Finger Knitting; Knitwear Design; Knitting Technology; Service-Learning; Design Education
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