“Project ReNew Knits is a collaboration with @egfashiondesign in Stellenbosch. Their 2nd year students will be doing surface design on dead stock jerseys in order to give it a new lease on life.
Many thanks to our yarn sponsor @african_expressions_yarns for the generous supply of gorgeous mohair and merino wool yarn for the students to enjoy.”
The Winners – as selected by Luminousware and other industry partners:
We want to thank our panel of judges for their time, input and insights.
@cyrilnaicker
@jackiemay_sa from @twygmag Magazine
@roxanne_maddocks17 representing our yarn sponsor @african_expressions_yarns
Each entry brought something special and unique to the table – creating the need for different categories. Thank you to all the students who participated and who generated such joy through their designs.
💫 Craftsmanship: Together in Bloom
By @nerdybird144 and Jodeane
All the judges agreed: the preparation behind this entry and its execution was remarkable. The crochet work, needle felting and layout was done with careful consideration and great skill. It is a true celebration of the joy of a blooming friendship. Congratulations, Jodeane and Lilanie.
💫 Retail Readiness: On the Rocks
By Rosemary @that.aromatics and @avani.eybers .
The judges’ comments included that this knit was modern and commercially viable. The transformation into a unisex vest carried a lot of weight, as did the thoughtful choice of luminous mohair yarn colours against the black background, fitting for a “neon lights” theme. They found the seemingly simple design to be striking and fully retail ready.
Well done, Avani and Rosemary
💫 People’s Choice: Rococo
By @braidesque24 and @kieranleigh25
These were the combined votes on our story and post (each voter was counted only once). It seems femininity and flowers won the hearts of many. Thank you to all our voters and congratulations to Kieran and Brady!
Finally, a huge thank you to lecturers @fion.ajoan and Alicia from @egfashiondesign for your willingness to accommodate this project and for coordinating it so beautifully! You are ⭐️⭐️!!
