MASTERCLASS CONTENT


This Masterclass offers a complete overview of the knitwear development process, from yarn selection to finished garment. Designed for professionals across design, product development, and production, the program combines technical insight with creative understanding. Participants gain practical knowledge to make informed material choices, refine processes, and strengthen collaboration between design and manufacturing.


1/ YARN FUNDAMENTALS

Understand the building blocks of knitwear. This module explores fibre compositions, certifications, and the journey from fibre to yarn. You will learn how different yarn structures, counts, and treatments influence the look, feel, and performance of your fabric. From dyeing methods to managing pilling and selecting the right yarn for each design, participants gain a complete understanding of what makes quality yarns perform, supported by practical case studies.

    • Fibre compositions

    • Certifications

    • Fibre to yarn process

    • Yarn structures

    • Yarn count

    • Dyeing

    • Yarn treatments

    • Pilling

    • Factors for yarn selection

    • Case study



2/ KNITTING TECHNIQUES

This section introduces stitch definition, essential structures, and the difference between single and double bed knitting. You will learn about finishing methods, garment knitting principles, and the operational range of modern knitting machines. Understanding gauges, tension, and common knitting faults will help you achieve precision and creativity in your knitted designs.

    • Defining a stitch 

    • Essential stitches

    • Structures on single and double bed

    • Finishing techniques

    • Garment knitting

    • Operational range of knitting

    • Basics of machine knitting

    • Gauges & tension

    • Knitting faults


3/ SHAPE STUDY

In this module you will explore how knitted and woven patterns differ, and how pattern calculation and grading bring a design to life. We discuss style details, proportion, and the essentials of apparel design, enabling you to create garments that combine fit, form, and expression.

    • Pattern knit vs woven

    • Pattern calculation

    • Grading

    • Style details

    • Apparel design



4/ GARMENT FINISHING

Bring your knitted pieces to their final, refined form. You’ll learn professional finishing methods, including washing, drying, steaming, and seam finishing. We’ll cover applications, print techniques, labelling, closures, treatments, and packaging, with an emphasis on quality control and presentation, ensuring that every garment meets both creative and commercial standards.

    • Washing and Drying

    • Steaming

    • Seam finishing

    • Labelling

    • Closures

    • Quality control

    • Packaging

    • Treatments


5/ WORKFLOW TOOLS

Efficiency and clarity are key in modern knitwear production. This module introduces visual and technical tools to streamline your workflow, from documentation and spec sheets to pricing and development tracking. You’ll learn how to connect design thinking with production management to create transparent, scalable processes.

    • tools

    • Technical documentation

    • Workflow and pricing tools

    • Knit structures

    • Grading and sizing

    • Labelling and packaging

    • Marketing and communication



6/ CONSCIOUS KNITTING

Sustainability is woven into every stage of this program. In this part of the course, we revisit each step of the design and production process explored throughout the masterclass and examine how to approach it more responsibly. You will explore material sourcing, durability-driven design, and waste-aware production strategies. This theme encourages you to make informed and ethical choices that support a circular and mindful fashion ecosystem.

    • Fibre sustainability

    • Recycling

    • Dyeing

    • Knit structures

    • Grading and sizing

    • Labelling and packaging

    • Marketing and communication



7/ STUDIO EXPERIENCE

Apply your knowledge directly through manual machine knitting sessions. Experiment with stitches, yarns, and structures to understand the relationship between materials, technique, and design. This practical component allows you to translate theory into craftsmanship through guided experimentation.

    • Work on handknitting machines to understand tension, rhythm, and structure.

    • Knit essential stitches, experimenting with variations in yarn and construction.

    • Explore materials — comparing natural and synthetic fibers through guided testing.

    • Try several gauges to observe differences in density, drape, and texture.

    • Practice linking, steaming, and finishing to refine the final surface and form.

    • Develop a personal approach to knit experimentation, blending technical skill with creative intuition.



8/ FACTORY INSIGHTS

Gain first-hand understanding of the professional knitting landscape during a visit to a tiered industrial knitting facility. Observe the transition from concept to large-scale production and discover how technology, efficiency, and sustainability come together in modern knitwear manufacturing.

    • How a technical sheet translates creative ideas into production parameters.

    • The programming of advanced knitting machines for precise execution.

    • The knitting process itself — where technology and craftsmanship intersect.

    • Washing and finishing techniques that define drape, softness, and quality.

    • Linking and assembly of components into complete garments.

    • Steaming and shaping for professional form and fit.

    • Quality control (QC) procedures ensuring consistency and durability.

    • Packing and presentation as the final stage of industrial excellence.


9/ ANTWERP DESIGN EXPERIENCE

Immerse yourself in the creative atmosphere of Antwerp’s design scene. This curated field session includes a visit to the Fashion Museum (MoMu) and an exploration of Antwerp’s renowned design district. Participants will observe how knitwear is presented, finished, and communicated within contemporary collections. The experience offers inspiration and context, connecting craftsmanship and storytelling to the broader world of fashion design.



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