Knitting Needle Table


@ CMU School of Design
7 Weeks, Fall 2025.
photo of table, beauty shot




A demonstration: material re-use is beautiful too, not only more sustainable.





photos of 
[the table tucking blanket] the table
[the table putting things on rack] looking wonderful
[the table switching out knitting needles]

















photo of knitting needles



MATERIAL RE-USE

My choice to integrate second-hand knitting needles into my table design was in an effort to show the potential for discarded materials to serve functional and aesthetic purposes, but also to exist as vehicles for meaning and story, that can store and carry a depth of sentimental value. [word this better]


[show the context and life use-cases of this table. blanket. storage. hanging things. etc.]











THE PROCESS

Ideation & Fabrication Preparation

Drawing and brainstorming the use-cases for the knitting needles, the form it takes place, and the context for the table they fit into.



NEEDLE INTEGRATIONS
IDEATION DRAWINGSCAD MODELING
IDEA REFINEMENTBOARD PLANS SHOP DRAWINGS





Fabrication

Creating the table. [More text].


THE PIECES
EDGE JOININGNEEDLE RACK
NEEDLE STORAGEASSEMBLY FINISHING












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SKILLS
Drawing
Prototyping
Machine & Hand Fabrication
Woodworking







TOOLS
SolidWorks CAD
Wood Machining
   Chopsaw, Jointer, Planar,
   Table Saw, Drill Press, Domino Cutters, Etc.
Hand Tools