This studio course covers the design and production of weft knit fabrics. The course will address basic machine-knit fabric structures for desired aesthetic and performance results. Students will learn hand flat machine knitting as well as the basic principles of knit programing for the Shima Seiki elec-tronic machine. Students will be required to develop design ideas, knit swatches, and make ver-bal/visual presentations of their work at regular critiques.