#Knitting & Hosiery

2021-10-18

STOLL training courses on k.innovation CREATE, a new software for the creation of knitwear designs

With k.innovation CREATE, a new design software from STOLL and KM.ON, the flat knitting industry is getting a powerful tool that combines knitwear design with 3D product development and knit production. The functions offered include shape creation and grading, digital stitch and yarn development and data export for the simulation in any 3D software.

Digital knitwear design with just a few clicks – learning how it's done

STOLL explains how these can be used efficiently in practice-oriented training courses. The courses for 2021 last two days, are conducted online and are held in English. Target groups are mainly knitwear designers, but also pattern makers, knitwear producers and 3D artists. Prior knowledge of flatbed knitting structures, stitch formation principles, yarns and 3D product development is a plus.

Shape and fabric simulation in CREATE © 2021 KARL MAYER

The content of the courses accordingly focuses on the most important software functions required for the digital development of knitwear. Corresponding training exercises and a manual also provide support for daily work with the software. At the end of the course, each participant receives a certificate.

The first training was held in September 2021. Others are the

27 and 28 October

17 and 18 November

8 and 9 December.

Data from CREATE used in CLO © 2021 KARL MAYER

STOLL is looking forward to its course participants. Registration is possible under:

training@stoll.com.

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