At SHIFT – The Microfactory, we empower the next generation of knitwear innovators to redefine fashion’s future. By merging sustainable practices, cutting-edge knitting technology, and hands-on education, we bridge the gap between craftsmanship and circular design. Our goal is to cultivate a global community where creativity, ethics, and technical mastery stitch together a waste-free textile ecosystem.
Learn to Program Knitwear – Step by Step from the Basics.
August 25–29, 2025 | SHIFT – The Microfactory at VORN – The Berlin Fashion Hub BIKINI Berlin, Budapester Straße 38 - 50, 10787 Berlin
Price: €1,290 net (incl. machines, materials, 1-year VORN – The Berlin Fashion Hub Community pass)
What it’s about
This 5-day intensive workshop is designed for fashion designers, textile designers, and knitwear leads who want to take full control of their knitwear development process by learning to program industrial flat-bed knitting machines.Whether you studied fashion design, work on a brand’s knitwear line, or are a creative aiming to move from design to technical execution — this course will give you the tools to independently create, test, and produce your own knit structures using STOLL latest knitwear technology and Create Plus / M1plus software.
No prior programming knowledge required — this is your entry point into the logic, language, and process behind industrial knitting.
What you’ll learn:
– How industrial knitting machines work and how stitches are created
– Understand the basics of yarn types, pattern logic, and machine setup
– Get started with Create Plus / M1Plus software and build your first stitch files
– Create and test your own swatches on Stoll ADF machines
– Get an introduction to working with color and pattern variations
– Learn how to read, troubleshoot, and improve your own programming files
Who it’s for
– Fashion designers wanting to understand how their ideas are technically realized
– Knitwear designers transitioning from manual to digital development
– Brand professionals managing outsourced production but wanting more control
– Anyone ready to connect design thinking with machine logic – sustainably
Why SHIFT – The Microfactory
SHIFT – The Microfactory is a fully equipped microfactory at the heart of Berlin’s sustainable fashion scene. We specialize in combining hands-on training, industrial machines, and circular design strategies.
At SHIFT – The Microfactory, you’ll not only learn how to program, but how to think like a knitwear developer in a fast-evolving industry.
Register here.
In case you have questions, reach out to shift@vorn-hub.com .