Handknit Garment Design
Shirley Paden
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- In-depth Instruction; over 214 mins
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- Bonus downloadable PDF resources
- Access to class Q&A
Meet Shirley Paden
5:25
Meet your instructor, renowned knitwear designer Shirley Paden, and learn more about the class.
The Design Thought Process
11:17
Shirley discusses what you should consider in planning your garment, including fiber and stitch types, the importance of swatching and creating a schematic.
The Fabric Selection Process
11:23
Your fiber and stitch pattern should reflect your goals for the garment. Shirley shares a variety of examples.
Taking Measurements
17:05
Accurate measurements ensure the perfect fit. See how Shirley takes horizontal and vertical measurements of shoulders, bust, arms and more.
Starting Your Pattern
23:11
Begin building your schematic with the measurements you've taken and calculate your yarn requirements.
Interspersing Increases
23:18
Shirley shows how to plug your numbers into a handy formula to determine where your increases should be placed to blend in evenly.
Interspersing Decreases
17:39
Balanced decreases make your shaping smooth. Use Shirley's formula for getting those decreases in the right spot.
Upper Body Shaping
27:08
Plan your armhole decreases, get the neckline you want and calculate the shoulder shaping with Shirley's helpful tips.
Vertical Shaping: Sleeves
11:38
Make the calculations for a perfect sleeve fit with evenly placed increases.
Vertical Shaping: Body
13:12
A properly tapered body has a flattering fit. Fill in your sweater schematic with all the numbers you'll need.
Vertical Shaping: V-Necks
15:52
For a V-neck sweater, you'll need to figure out how to combine neckline shaping with armhole shaping. Shirley shows you how!
Alternate Sleeve & Sleeve Cap
36:31
This calculation might seem super-complicated, but Shirley shows you how to get a handle on it. You'll have a great-looking sleeve that fits perfectly into the armhole of your sweater.
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. 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.
Shirley Paden
Shirley Paden is an internationally recognized designer whose work has appeared in magazines such as Interweave Knits and Vogue Knitting as well as on HGTV. She has lectured on and taught knitting and crochet for more than 18 years. Her book, Knitwear Design Workshop, covers elements of her most popular class. She is the owner of Shirley Paden Custom Knits in New York City.
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