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knitter

Knitters create textiles or fabric by knitting pieces of yarn.

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DESCRIPTION

Knitters create textiles or fabric by knitting pieces of yarn. They use traditional techniques to create interlocking loops of yarn which form a uniform piece of fabric. Knitters use different techniques, needles and yarn materials to create knitted materials of diverse proportions.

THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
health and safety in the textile industry

PRACTICAL SKILLS

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
maintain equipment
use manual knitting techniques
control textile process
OPTIONALOptional competences
produce textile designs
modify textile designs

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Skills overview

23total
10 essential
13 optional

Breakdown

Knowledge
1
Skills
5

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Quick insight

This role requires 10 essential competences across both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

DATA SOURCED FROM ESCO (EUROPEAN COMMISSION) & O*NET (U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR)

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