Top-down Technique for Children’s Knitwear
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Master two-needle knitting and learn techniques to create a children’s sweater that you can transform into other garments and customize to your liking
They say there’s nothing like the feeling of creating something with your own hands, but, according to knitwear and crochet designer Marta Porcel, the satisfaction is multiplied when that something is for a baby or your own child. In this online course, discover why knitting children’s clothing is the perfect starting point to gain confidence before a big project.
After teaching you how to bring current trends to the closets of little ones in her course Knitting for Children’s Garments, Marta has set out to explain the top-down raglan construction step by step. This technique is as simple as it is versatile, allowing you to adapt it as the child grows to extend the life of the garment.
Start by getting to know Marta Porcel, her career, and how she managed to turn her passion into a profession. She also tells you about some of her main influences that inspire her designs.
Next, discover the materials needed for your project, as well as some techniques to give it shape and achieve impeccable finishes. Learn how to cast on and close an elastic stitch before seeing how to make symmetrical increases and decreases.
Delve into the top-down raglan construction as Marta explains its features and advantages. Then, make a sketch of your sweater, decide on the structure, and use your teacher’s trick for calculating the main measurement to get your desired size from a base garment.
With the theory and the design done, it’s time to start knitting! Going step by step, stitch the yoke, front, back, and sleeves. Apply everything you learned in the previous units, along with Marta’s tips to get a perfect knit.
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