In Finland, studies in knitting are available in a nunber of vocational institutes in the field of arts and crafts. The degrees are artisaani and artenomi.
In her studies, Sinikka Laine included also courses in knitting. She has developed her skills further at work.
Mainly, knitters are skilled in the fields of:
fibers, yarns and knitted fabrics
knitwear design
pattern making for knitwear
construction of knitwear
machines and equipments
technigues of knitting
other yarn-technigues
finishing technigues
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Sinikka Laine 2010