The Bodies Of Swatches
Creating swatches is an integral part of the knitting process when working towards a final piece. Their main functionality is testing gauge, colour palettes, and techniques. Many times with imperfections and unexpected results, these squares are left as a collective body. Not on display and oftentimes discarded. This mini draping series aims to give theses swatches new life in 3D form. Advantageously using knits stretch and malleabale qualities on 1/4 scale. Explore the difference between the original swatch and draped swatch by pulling the pin. The form on the right was inspired by the words: Encrusted, Opacity and Transparency. Mainly utilising laddering, lace, and drop stitch techniques.