Knit Lab: Fit Your Knits
Stefanie Japel
Class Preview
1:10
- In-depth Instruction; over 360 mins
- On-demand video access anytime
- Bonus downloadable PDF resources
- Access to class Q&A
Introduction
8:43
Meet Stefanie Japel as she reviews what this lesson will cover and learn about the Craftsy platform.
Fit vs. Style
38:01
Bring together your fit needs and the pattern designer's style to create a great-fitting, great-looking garment.
Matilda Measurements
33:43
See the places where measurements should be taken and how to determine where these are on your own body.
Assessing the Pattern
1:01:29
Learn to analyze knitting patterns to see if they'll fit you before you even start knitting and how to make any necessary adjustments.
Gauge and Swatching
10:31
Learn how to compare a swatch to the gauge in the pattern and how to achieve the perfect gauge in your knitting.
Real Women Have Curves
26:32
Stefanie moves away from the mannequin to show you how to take your own measurements with a friend's help or by yourself.
Modifying the Sleeve
33:26
Discover how to change the length evenly throughout the arm and how to change the taper of a sleeve to create a custom fit.
Modifying Bad Penny
33:13
Learn how simple it is to add length to a sweater and adjust the number of stitches for a proper fit at bust, waist and hem.
Modifying Mesilla
52:56
Make sure that the bust, Modifying Mesilla waist, and hip of the sweater match up with your own body.
Bonus: Bust Darts
26:46
Stefanie provides you with an overview of how to measure yourself and add the perfect bust dart for your shape.
Bonus: Armholes
34:05
Stefanie gives you lots of tips and tricks to make sure that your armhole is as well-fitting as possible.
You’ve found the perfect sweater pattern and even bought the perfect yarn. Before you spend days, weeks, or even months knitting the sweater just to find that it’s too tight in the bust, rides up in front, pulls across the hips or hangs like a sack, stop and get step-by-step help from Stefanie. Learn how to customize a sweater pattern to fit any body size and shape. See how to create bust darts, decrease stitches to show off a waistline, add stitches to fit anyone’s hips, and change the length and taper of sleeves for a truly personalized knitted garment.
Stefanie Japel
Stefanie started knitting at 8 years old and began designing soon thereafter. Her book include "Glam Knits," "Fitted Knits," and "Mom and Me Knits." You'll also find Stefanie's wonderful work in Interweave Knits, Knitscene, Vogue Knitting and more. You can find her patterns at ravelry.com/designers/stefanie-japel.
Bonus materials available after purchase