Alice Wellbeloved

This course offers you the chance to create a complete project in knitwear design. You will begin by conducting independent research and sourcing inspirational yarns and materials, before learning how to translate this research into knitted swatches whilst gaining hands-on experience of a range of techniques, including pattern calculation, creating trims and garment assembly. You can then choose to accumulate your learned techniques into a capsule collection and final garment. The course is aimed at those who would like to extend their textile knowledge into a fashion context, and who would benefit from portfolio-building skills. Basic yarns will be provided by the college, but you are encouraged to also source your own. Some prior experience of using the domestic knitting machine is essential (for example, knitting jersey and casting on and off).

Alice Wellbeloved gained a BA in Textile Design and an MA in Fashion Knitwear from Central Saint Martins. Since graduating in 2002 she has worked in as head knitwear designer for several luxury brands including Christian Lacroix, Sonia Rykiel, Aquascutum and Viktor and Rolf. She also teaches textiles, fashion and knitwear at Foundation and BA level at Central Saint Martins.