Abstract:

To further improve the sweater designers'ability in developing complex patterns adn designers, this paper presents knitting technology and design theory based on partial flat-knitting technology. Partial technics design of basic stitch structures and jacquard structures is stated and details of design process is also presented with particular examples. As partial technology booms for merits on outstanding fabric looks, it is used in woolen sweater design. As a result, new sweater designs with partial technology will match function and fashion better. The partial technology is applied to develop functional and decorative excellent sweaters and provide design ideas for the production of sweaters and consumers who pursuit individual characters.

Key words: partial yechnology, woolen sweater, organization structure, knitting technology, key point of design