Alongside the development of the book ‘Epoch’ I used the research to inspire a knitted piece using the
outcomes created by my DIY AI. The line of enquiry into the project was to use knitting as a medium to
investigate AI and machine learning. The entry point allowed me to bring the project full circle as the
outcomes of the model are knitting patterns.
Well known motifs of initials knitted onto jumpers and scarves are visible in the piece but the
absurdity of scale encourages engagement with the source material. The patterns used in the pieces are
created through machine learning but can I refer to it as an AI generated scarf? This question was asked
at the AIxDesign’s Slow AI festival where I had the opportunity for audience engagement with the work. I
was proud to exhibit the only textile piece and widen the conversation of how fibre arts can fit
themselves into spaces for emerging technologies.