Name
Sweater Shapes for the Best Fit (NEW & EXCLUSIVE!)
Date & Time
Friday, November 3, 2017, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Session Type:
3-Hour Class
Skill Level:
All Levels Welcome
Teacher
Deborah Newton
Category
Design, Tips & Techniques
Class Details:
This class will introduce a variety of garment types, and describe their characteristics with an eye to understanding fit. Sleeve types, such as raglan, cap-types, circular yokes, dolman, and dropped shoulders. Also Deborah will talk about other kinds of knitted garments, such as skirts, ponchos, capes, and coats—what makes for the best fit in these kinds of projects! Get the advice of a professional designer who has worked in the industry, designing for Vogue Knitting as well as for other magazines and yarn companies for more than 30 years. This class is open to advanced beginners as well as designers.
Technique Requirements: Knit/purl; cast on/bind off; increase/decrease; working in the round; chart reading; have knit a whole garment; have knit a few accessories; basic finishing techniques
Homework:
None
Supplies to Bring:
Pencil; eraser; tape measure; 5 square to the inch graph/grid paper; calculator
Day
Friday