[inetsee]

Computer controlled knitting machines already exist. I doubt if it will take 28 more years before someone figures out how to connect a computer with design software up to a computer controlled knitting machine.

[Kliment]

It has, in fact, been done. http://learn.adafruit.com/electroknit

I have a knitting machine that is programmable (with punch cards). It's not exactly computer controlled, but it is pretty awesome.