Essential Skills for Sweater Knitting
Knit flattering sweaters from start to finish! Learn everything from how to recognize a good pattern to fitting, constructing and finishing a gorgeous…
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Knit flattering sweaters from start to finish! Learn everything from how to recognize a good pattern to fitting, constructing and finishing a gorgeous garment.
Choosing the Style for You
Meet knitwear designer Anne Hanson and start considering the type of sweater you might like to knit. Anne reviews some common construction types and stitch patterns, and shares tips on choosing features that will complement your body type.
Choosing a Pattern
Choose a pattern that’s right for you with Anne’s guidance! Anne goes over the elements of a good pattern and explains features common to most patterns. Learn to read a pattern and chart by reviewing the Ondulé sweater pattern that’s included with the class.
Yarn & Tools
Anne reviews types of yarn and how to choose what will be best for your sweater. Learn how to substitute yarns, taking the weight and fiber content into consideration, and get a handle on the best tools for sweater knitting, from needles to stitch markers.
Swatching
You’ll need to make a swatch for your sweater project to measure your gauge and see if you like the drape of the fabric. Anne shows how to make and measure your swatch so you can be sure your sweater will fit and look great!
Adjusting Fit
Anne shares tips for measuring yourself and your favorite sweaters to determine your size and how much ease you like in your sweaters. Then see how to alter a pattern, using the schematic, to get a truly custom fit!
Constructing Sweater Pieces
When knitting a sweater in pieces, it’s important to keep your knitted pieces consistent and leave yourself tidy selvages for seaming. Anne guides you through, also demonstrating an attractive, stretchy cast-on and bind-off and showing how to pair your decreases for decorative symmetry.
Finishing, Seaming & Blocking
When your sweater pieces are complete, put them all together with Anne’s helpful hints. Learn the best order for assembling sweater components and how to block them using pressing tools for a smooth and clean finish. Finally, see how to care for your sweater so you can enjoy it for years to come!
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