About
CodeKnit pieces showcase the power and beauty of bringing technology and creativity together.
Each CodeKnit design turns words into ASCII binary code, then represents them through a machine knitting technique or 'design hack'. Each design hack can be customised with different words, with the corresponding 0's and 1's creating a bespoke pattern while still visually linked to the original hack.
The designs
There are currently two design hacks for CodeKnit.
The Fair Isle design hack turns words into binary code, the 0's and 1's are then represented in a repeating, flowing
fair isle pattern.
The Tuck Lace design hack
represents 0's and 1's through spaces in the fabric, over which a tuck lace 1x1 pattern is applied creating a honeycomb lace.
The why
Creativity and the creative arts have been devalued as a critical skill for the future in education, government policy and business. However there is ample evidence of its real world business impact, both through the economic value of the creative industries and beyond in the business world. It is critical we refocus and revalue creativity as a skill that is essential alongside the technology that is
driving our future.
The call to action
CodeKnit aims to empower anyone who wears or uses them to become advocates for the critical role of creativity in a technology driven future. By owning a CodeKnit piece, we encourage you to use the unique designs and coded messages to spark conversations with friends, family and colleagues about the importance of creativity.
About the designer / maker
Natasha Hanckel-Spice is the designer, maker and founder of CodeKnit. Her creative education had a profound impact on her, and while she pursued a career which has intersected with the business and creative worlds, she has always known the power that her creative education gave her had an exponentially positive impact on her 'traditional' career path. CodeKnit brings this to life, and she is passionate about ensuring it has a demonstrable impact on how creativity is viewed and valued in education, policy and business.