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THE FUNDAMENTALS & BEYOND
We offer two types of intensive 5-day courses: Basic and Basic Plus Industrial Knitting. In both, you’ll learn programming and industrial knitting through a hands-on, practice-based approach. This course will allow you to explore the endless possibilities of sustainable knitwear innovation while gaining a strong foundation in industrial knitting and knitwear product development. Curious? Read more below!
THE COURSE
Learn all you need to know about designing, programming and manufacturing industrial knitwear. In our 5-DAY Course you will be introduced to the Create Plus software and work with STOLL ADF and 530HP knitting machines at our KNITWEAR LAB in Almere (20 min from Amsterdam). During the course you’ll grow into a better knitwear designer, manager, or teacher. You learn how to communicate in depth with your knitwear suppliers, designers, technicians or students.
The program is mostly practice oriented. Apart from the essential theory, a large part of the curriculum is dedicated to learning the basics of programming, operating the latest Stoll machines, designing, and knitting your own swatches and learning about the yarns and the knitting industry.
5-DAY BASIC COURSE
Dive into the world of industrial knitting with our 5-DAY hands-on Course! Whether you’re new to machine knitting or looking to build a strong foundation, this course will equip you with the essential skills to bring your designs to life.
What You’ll Learn:
- Introduction to the Machines – Get to know the technology behind industrial knitting.
- Designing in Stitches – Learn how to translate your ideas into stitch patterns.
- Create Plus Software –
- Basics of digital knitting design
- Modules and color arrangements for creative possibilities
- Operating the Machines – Gain confidence in running and troubleshooting knitting machines.
- Fiber, Yarn & Sustainability – Understand material choices and their environmental impact.
- Adobe for Knitters – Learn how to create digital products and implement your designs in Adobe.
- Communicating with Your Knitter – Develop the right technical language to bring your vision to life.
Join us for this immersive learning experience and take the first step towards mastering industrial knitting! You can register for the Basic Course at the bottom of this page.
5-DAY BASIC PLUS COURSE
Take your industrial knitting skills to the next level with our Basic Plus Course, designed for those who have completed the Basic Course or want to refresh and deepen their knowledge. With a maximum of six participants, this hands-on program offers a customized approach to elevate your expertise.
What to Expect:
- Deep Dive into Basic Course Topics – Refine and expand your skills.
- Advanced Fully Fashioning (Shaping) – Master intricate shaping techniques.
- 3D Knitting Techniques – Learn cutting-edge methods for seamless knitting.
- Virtual Knitting Introduction – Get familiar with digital knitting workflows.
- Work on the Latest STOLL ADF Machines – Experience industry-leading technology.
- Digital Product Creation – Extend your digital knowledge with an introduction to VStitcher and Clo3D for a more comprehensive design approach.
Whether you’re looking to build on past training or refresh your industrial knitting expertise, this course will provide you with the tools to push your creativity and technical skills further.
Ready to advance your knitting journey? Join us and enhance your expertise in Industrial Knitting! You can register for the Basic Plus Course at the bottom of this page.
COURSE TEACHERS
KNITWEAR LAB has become an important player in the world of design and industrial knitwear. For many years, we’ve been developing innovative, sustainable, and design-driven knitwear solutions for brands and companies across various industries (apparel, footwear, medical, and technical textiles, among others).
Our team of experienced programmers and designers, as course teachers, will guide you through programming and manufacturing industrial knitwear. They will teach you how to use the Create Plus software and introduce you to the STOLL knitting machines. Additionally, you’ll receive an introduction to the STOLL-artwork Adobe Photoshop extension.
TARGET GROUP
This course is aimed at designers and professionals, teachers and students.
COURSE FEE
Choose your learning level:
Basic Course costs €1350,- (excluding VAT).
Basic Plus Course costs €1650,- (excluding VAT).
The fee includes:
- All material costs – you will take home a small personal swatch library.
- A delicious lunch provided daily.
Join us and enhance your industrial knitting skills!
WHEN
All 5-DAY Courses starting on Monday until Friday from 09.30 to 17.00
2025
BASIC COURSE
Week 05
Week 17
Week 30
Week 43
BASIC PLUS COURSE
Week 18
Week 31
27 – 31 January
21 – 25 April
21 – 25 July
20 – 24 October
28 April – 2 May
28 July – 1 August
Full
Full
Open to enroll
Open to enroll
Open to enroll – Only 3 spots left!
Open to enroll – Only 6 spots available!
For more information or to REGISTER for one of the available dates, use the message box below or contact us by phone. Please specify whether you would like to participate in the BASIC or BASIC PLUS 5-DAY Course, so we can ensure you’re registered for the correct session on the right date!
+31 36 848 00 91
WHERE
KNITWEAR LAB
Josephine Bakerstraat 81
Almere – The Netherlands
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