Get a Sweater That Fits You Like It Was Designed Just For You!

March 16, 2012 | by LBYS Staff

Have you ever had trouble figuring out what size to knit, or have a sweater not quite fit you right?  What about seeing a pattern you like, but wishing it had a crew neck instead of a v-neck?

A sweater design class is not just for would be designers, it’s for anyone who wants to knit a pattern and have it fit. Once you learn the math behind your favorite patterns, you can adjust them to fit you perfectly.

Stitch and row gauge are the foundation of all good fit.  If you don’t match the gauge in a pattern, all is not lost.  Sometimes NOT matching the gauge can get you the best fit.  What if your sweater pattern jumped from a chest size of 36″ to 44″, but you were really hoping for a chest size of 40″.  That’s when a different gauge yarn can be the perfect solution . . . once you know how to use those numbers.

If you match the stitch gauge, but get a different row gauge, you can learn what parts of your sweater pattern needs to be altered and how to do it.

Don’t knit another sweater that doesn’t fit!

To book this class online, click here.

Design Your Own Sweater: Knits that Fit 

Tuition: $75/ 3 week session
Materials/Homework: Listed in confirmation e-mail.
Prerequisite: Must know how to knit, purl, cast on, bind off. Recognize the knit and purl stitch and be able to work them in a pattern without supervision. Some previous sweater knitting experience is helpful.

If you can never find the perfect pattern for you, if you always want to modify patterns to suit your needs, but you don’t know how, this is the class for you. In this design workshop you will learn various body, sleeve and neck shapes, how to properly measure yourself, how to find your perfect sweater length, and the five key measurements you need to know to adapt any pattern.

Tuesday April 3, 10, & 17 6:00 – 8:00 pm

To book this class online, click here.

 

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  • Spiegel47

    Will there every be A CROCHET DESIGN class?

    • http://www.lionbrandyarnstudio.com/ Lion Brand Yarn Studio

      Hi there, be sure to check out our Workshop Tracks for the crochet classes under “Garment Making” if you’re interested in creating your own crochet sweaters. A great option is Top Down Crochet, since it will give you a versatile basic method of designing garments. Also, keep an eye on our master classes–recent guest teachers have included Dora Ohrenstein, author of Custom Crocheted Sweaters: Make Garments That Really Fit, a great book you may want to check out. Hope that helps!

  • Lainiekazan

    Where can we get the pattern for the purple cardigan shown in the ad for this class? Thank you!

    • http://www.lionbrandyarnstudio.com/ Lion Brand Yarn Studio

       It’s a free pattern on LionBrand.com–click here to access it. You may need to log into your LionBrand.com account to view it. Enjoy!

  • Pat

     Is there a similar pattern like the shawled sweater shown in crochet?

    • http://www.lionbrandyarnstudio.com/ Lion Brand Yarn Studio

       Check out LionBrand.com’s Streamlined Sweater Jacket, or for a more casual option, consider the Acorn Shrug. As with all LionBrand.com patterns, you may be asked to log into your account if you’re not already logged in. Hope that helps!