Abstract
: This paper explores the integration of parametric design principles with knitted pattern designs. The study aims to propose a process of how parametric design can be applied to generate dynamic patterns for manual knitting machine fabrication. Using Grasshopper in Rhino3D as a computational tool to develop knitting patterns, the study investigates the possibilities of creating customizability. The designs are translated from a Grasshopper to a knitting pattern that can be knit on a domestic kitting machine. The study demonstrates the development of a workflow between digital and physical making and design. The use of computational tools offers de-signers greater exploration of a wide range of design possibilities while ultimately using human tacit knowledge and control during the fabrication process. The project demonstrates the blending computational design with manual design development through fabrication. Building the relationships between physical and digital production as a means for new architectural design elements.
Keywords
parametric design; knitting pattern; craft; tactile design
DOI
https://doi.org/10.21606/drs.2024.674
Citation
Melnyk, V. (2024) Parametric design for machine knitted patterns, in Gray, C., Ciliotta Chehade, E., Hekkert, P., Forlano, L., Ciuccarelli, P., Lloyd, P. (eds.), DRS2024: Boston, 23–28 June, Boston, USA. https://doi.org/10.21606/drs.2024.674
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Parametric design for machine knitted patterns
: This paper explores the integration of parametric design principles with knitted pattern designs. The study aims to propose a process of how parametric design can be applied to generate dynamic patterns for manual knitting machine fabrication. Using Grasshopper in Rhino3D as a computational tool to develop knitting patterns, the study investigates the possibilities of creating customizability. The designs are translated from a Grasshopper to a knitting pattern that can be knit on a domestic kitting machine. The study demonstrates the development of a workflow between digital and physical making and design. The use of computational tools offers de-signers greater exploration of a wide range of design possibilities while ultimately using human tacit knowledge and control during the fabrication process. The project demonstrates the blending computational design with manual design development through fabrication. Building the relationships between physical and digital production as a means for new architectural design elements.