Saguaro Cactus Case Study
Inspired by the resiliency of the cactus thriving in arid landscapes,
this industrial knit case study explores mimicking the beauty and structure of the Saguaro cactus.
this industrial knit case study explores mimicking the beauty and structure of the Saguaro cactus.
Sample 1:
Exploring materiality and laddering techniques, I designed a textured knit sample inspired by the ridged structure of the Saguaro cactus. To ensure the machine could manage the intricate laddering, I incorporated a stabilizing circular element in the center.
Sample 2:
Building upon the structural exploration in the previous sample, I enlarged the repeat pattern to achieve a more cohesive form. My goal was to emulate the ribbing of the Saguaro cactus without relying on the traditional knit and purl rib structure. The knit construction produces a interesting effect, as the four circles form an optical illusion like effect at the center.
Building upon the structural exploration in the previous sample, I enlarged the repeat pattern to achieve a more cohesive form. My goal was to emulate the ribbing of the Saguaro cactus without relying on the traditional knit and purl rib structure. The knit construction produces a interesting effect, as the four circles form an optical illusion like effect at the center.
Sample 3 and 4:
While the circles in Sample 2 created an intriguing optical illusion, I was motivated to further explore emulating the ribs of the Saguaro cactus without relying on traditional knit and purl ribbing.
By experimenting with yarn allocation and color arrangements, these two samples highlight how varying yarn allocation influences both the visual structure and elasticity of the knit.
While the circles in Sample 2 created an intriguing optical illusion, I was motivated to further explore emulating the ribs of the Saguaro cactus without relying on traditional knit and purl ribbing.
By experimenting with yarn allocation and color arrangements, these two samples highlight how varying yarn allocation influences both the visual structure and elasticity of the knit.
