Have you ever found yourself asking, “Why the short rows?” or “Where am I supposed to pick up these stitches?” Or maybe you’ve had that moment of panic when a pattern suddenly stops making sense? If any of that sounds familiar, hear me out: this workshop is for you.

Sweater Constructions Made Simple is a workshop I created after several years of lecturing in Textile Design at a fashion university, combined with everything I’ve learned working as a knitwear designer both in the hand-knitting world and in the industry. Over the years, I’ve gathered loads of technical material and practical insights, and I’ve worked hard to make it all accessible and easy to manage, because learning should be fun, right? I’m genuinely excited to share it all in a workshop like this. This class is for knitters who want to understand sweaters from the inside out. We’ll dive into the architecture of a sweater, how it’s built, why certain choices are made, and how to adapt everything to suit your own vision and style. We’ll take a close look at different construction types: set-in sleeves, drop shoulders, and back shoulder shaping, as well as sweaters worked in the round, like yoked and raglan styles.

With the help of easy-to-follow spreadsheets I’ll provide, we’ll work through basic calculations together so you’ll leave with a solid understanding of how each structure works, what modifications are possible, and most importantly what you really need to know to knit your own sweater with confidence and flair. You’re welcome to bring a sweater you’ve knitted, or even just a photo, if you have questions, curiosities, or want to discuss how it was constructed during class.

The goal? That you walk away not only with new knowledge, but with that little spark of “yes, I can absolutely do this.”

Want to know more about me and my work? Visit www.dariotubiana.myportfolio.com or find me on Instagram @rosso.cardinale.

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• A notebook and pen or pencil for taking notes (trust me, you’ll want to jot things down)
• A calculator or phone with calculator function (for quick number crunching during the calculations)
• A measuring tape
• A sweater you’ve already knitted (optional, but highly encouraged) or clear photos of a sweater you’re working on or curious about—especially if you have questions or want to discuss the construction
• Your best knitting questions, doubts, or sweater curiosities