Abstract:

To improve the design ability and develop new design idea for knit patterns, a preliminary study was carried out for fractal image creation. Taking classical Mandelbrot set as example, Visual Basic program was adopted, and the image of Mandelbrot set was created which was based on the escape time algorithm. More colorful patterns could be acquired by way of magnification, interception, rearrangement and so on. This design method of knit pattern is only elementary. With M1 pattern design system of STOLL company, the effects of knit patterns could be simulated, and different knitted fabrics could be formed by varying the stitch unit structures. This method provides rich source for knit pattern design.