Crochet: Beyond Rectangles
Linda Permann
Class Preview
1:44
- In-depth Instruction; over 312 mins
- On-demand video access anytime
- Bonus downloadable PDF resources
- Access to class Q&A
Introduction
6:47
Crochet instructor Linda Permann reviews the materials you'll need, goes over what you'll learn in the course and talks about why she chose this particular pattern.
Pattern Reading
9:18
Linda shares her tips for making crochet patterns easy to follow. She goes over how to read written instructions and schematic diagrams and how to choose and mark the correct size.
Choosing Yarn & Gauge Swatching
36:56
Choose the perfect yarn for any project, including how to substitute and do the math so you don't buy too little - or too much. She'll walk you through the important steps of crocheting and blocking a gauge swatch to ensure your project will fit perfectly.
Crochet Refresher
37:12
Whether you are a beginner or have crocheted for years, this quick refresher will help you with single, double and half double crochet stitches, along with how to crochet in the round using both a ring chain and an adjustable chain.
Baby Sweater Back
37:02
Start your foundation chain, make your first row, work in single and double crochet, and use the linked stitch for a neat edge. Shape the sweater back with left- and right-facing decreases, and use stitch changes for subtle neck shaping.
Sleeves
32:21
You'll learn how to work an increase as you shape the sleeves of your baby cardigan. Linda also shows you how to join a new ball of yarn, working over the ends as you crochet to save weaving-in work later.
Left Front
27:16
Two sets of decreases shape the left front, using slip stitch to make notches for the armholes and double crocheting two together for a gradual decrease at the neck.
Right Front
24:54
While she creates the right front of her baby sweater, Linda demonstrates reverse shaping techniques and explains the difference in texture between the right and wrong sides of a piece of crocheted fabric.
Blocking & Weaving
25:03
Careful blocking will make sewing the sweater together much easier, and leads to a polished finished piece. Linda demonstrates her technique to weave in yarn ends invisibly and easily.
Sewing the Sweater
26:08
Thread your yarn needle and learn the whip stitch to assemble your finished garment. Linda shares her tips for fast and accurate finishing.
Edging & Buttons
33:27
It's time for finishing touches! You'll learn how to create a smooth crocheted edge in a contrasting color, then pick out the perfect buttons and sew them on securely.
Bonus: Surface Slipstitch
15:34
In this bonus session, you'll learn how to use slipstitch to personalize your baby sweater with monograms or other simple designs.
Bored of blankets and scarves? If you’re ready to tackle more complex patterns, Linda’s darling baby sweater is the perfect first crocheted garment. You’ll learn professional secrets to create smooth edges, link stitches, shape your pieces, sew them together and add edging. In the process, she takes away the intimidation factor of working from patterns and schematics. In-depth tutorials on blocking and finishing are sure to be invaluable for every level of crocheter, and you’ll even learn a fun surface embellishment technique that you can use to make monograms, flowers, or any shape you can draw on the surface of your sweater. Move beyond rectangles and gain the confidence you need to crochet your next garment!
Linda Permann
Linda Permann is an internationally published crochet designer, writer and author of Little Crochet and Crochet Adorned. She frequently contributes to numerous magazines and sells her own line of patterns, Lindamade.
Bonus materials available after purchase