I design fabrics with slipped stitch cables. I have always loved cables for their flowing lines and incredible texture. These techniques now allow me to experiment with colour in ways that I previously thought were not possible.
My designs are distinctive due to the impact of coloured cables. Two or three layers of fabric create the squishiness. The way the layers connect together allows the fabric to maintain an incredible drape.
Most of my designs are reversible through the use of Fission and Fusion Knitting. I am currently developing techniques to replicate the look of woven fabrics.
I am grateful that the knitting community provides a way for me to share my ideas about knitting techniques. My ideas and techniques are evolving and I welcome your thoughts and feedback as I continue to explore.
Fission Knitting
Fission Knitting is a reversible colourwork technique where the fabric is worked with yarns held in a marl. The design elements are slipped stitches placed on both sides of the fabric. The marl is broken apart to work these stitches.
The resultant fabric has a marled middle layer and an overlaid design on each side. It is possible create a different cabled design on each side of the fabric… find out more about fission knitting.
Fusion Knitting
Fusion knitting is a reversible colourwork technique where slipped stitches are placed on both sides of the fabric to create design elements. The design on one side of the fabric is mirrored on the back — in other words, the designs from each side are fused together… find out more about fusion knitting.
Woven Knitting
Woven knitting used slipped stitch cables to replicate the look of woven fabric. It is a technique in development. Join me on this exploration…find out more about woven knitting.
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Mary W Martin 