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12 HD Video Lessons
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Shirley Paden
Designer Shirley Paden's work has appeared on TV, in magazines such as Vogue Knitting and Interweave Knits, and in her book, Knitwear Design Workshop. View profile »
Handknit Garment Design
with Shirley Paden
Shirley Paden, author of Knitwear Design Workshop, brings her concepts to Craftsy! Learn her comprehensive yet simple process for beautiful fabric and knitwear.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn knitwear design from an industry expert and sought-after teacher ... Shirley Paden!
Go beyond commercial patterns and understand how to develop the best knitted fabric for your sweater design. Just as she does in her in-person workshops and bestselling book, Shirley shows you step-by-step how to use one simple math formula to calculate yardage, shape sleeve caps and armholes, distribute increases and decreases and achieve a perfect fit. Step-by-step animated diagrams – exclusive to Craftsy – bring Shirley's process to life. Also included: a 26-page downloadable workbook that includes Shirley's worksheets, charts and instructions.
If you're ready to start designing, Shirley Paden's patient and precise teaching will help you build a foundation of knitwear design skills. If you're an experienced designer, this class will complete your education. Get started today!
What You'll Learn
- Shirley Paden's design process for beautiful knitwear
- Use one simple math formula across a range of situations
- Evenly disperse increases and decreases
- Use your swatch to accurately calculate yarn requirements
- How to measure precisely and calculate ease
- Stitch pattern flow in shaping
- Tips for neckline, armhole and shoulder cap shaping
What's Included
- 12 online interactive video lessons
- Dozens of step-by-step animated diagrams that bring Shirley's easy-to-learn system to life
- 26 pages of downloadable worksheets, shaping charts, schematics and step-by-step instructions
- Written sweater pattern templates for two designs
- Personal video notes to help you mark the tricky parts as you watch
- Ask questions and interact directly with Shirley and the Craftsy knitting community
What You'll Need:
- Intermediate to advanced knitting skills
- Garment knitting experience
Lesson Plan
| 1 | Meet Shirley Paden | 5:26 |
| 2 | The Design Thought Process | 11:17 |
| 3 | The Fabric Selection Process | 11:23 |
| 4 | Taking Measurements | 17:05 |
| 5 | Starting Your Pattern | 23:11 |
| 6 | Interspersing Increases | 23:18 |
| 7 | Interspersing Decreases | 17:39 |
| 8 | Upper Body Shaping | 27:08 |
| 9 | Vertical Shaping: Sleeves | 11:38 |
| 10 | Vertical Shaping: Body | 13:12 |
| 11 | Vertical Shaping: V-Necks | 15:52 |
| 12 | Alternate Sleeve & Sleeve Cap | 36:31 |
Skills you should have:
- Read a basic pattern
- Imagination for designing new projects!
Recent 5 star reviews of this class
Average Review:
This is a wonderful opportunity to learn from a renowned designer.
Shirley's simple, yet robust techniques, empower designers of all level to create custom fit garments. I really enjoyed and appreciated Shirley's systematic approach to the planning process. I am a new knitter and the class has given me the skills I need to knit a cardigan without following a commercial pattern. I didn't know how to get past knitting accessories, like scarfs. I now know how to shape garments with confidence. I'm very excited and cannot wait to venture into my next project!
Handknit Garment Design
I love this class! I have learned so much about designing. It also helps me when a knitting commercial pattern--I can make sure it fits well by using Shirley's techniques.
I learned how to take accurate measurements, and how to make and measure swatches that will work for the design. Next, I've planned out my design, filling in all the measurements plus ease on schematics.
Shirley breaks down all the steps logically so you can start with step one and eventually finish ...
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