Master Post Stitch Colorwork: Create Clean Motifs for Polished Crochet
Brenda K.B. Anderson
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- In-depth Instruction; over 156 mins
- On-demand video access anytime
- Bonus downloadable PDF resources
- Access to class Q&A
Session 1: Introduction and Materials
14:39
In this session, Brenda introduces us to examples of tapestry crochet made with four different stitch patterns: single crochet, single crochet through the back loop, center single crochet, and front post double crochet. She compares and contrasts the properties of these techniques, both in appearance but also in drape and stretch. Brenda discusses the materials needed for the Alpine Vista Beanie and shares tips on choosing yarn colors.
Session 2: Making The Gauge Swatch
55:32
Brenda discusses the importance of swatching in the round and walks us through making a gauge swatch in the front post double crochet stitch pattern. This includes reading a chart, managing floats, and detangling your yarn as you work.
Session 3: Making The Beanie
36:45
Learn how to choose the correct size and get started on the beanie. Brenda shows how to create the stretchy ribbing, including how to work in the yarn-over slip stitch pattern, how to crochet the seam, and how to prep the ribbing for working the colorwork section. Next, Brenda shows us how to create the colorwork section of the beanie, drawing on the skills we learned in the last lesson.
Session 4: Fixing Mistakes
10:37
Brenda demonstrates two different approaches to fixing your mistakes in post stitch colorwork. This is a game-changer since everyone makes mistakes. It’s a valuable skill to know how to fix those mistakes without ripping out all your hard work!
Session 5: Finishing The Beanie
37:33
In this session, Brenda walks us through each round of the decreases that shape the top of the hat and then shows us how to finish it. She also gives us tips on blocking for softness and drape.
Description
Crochet colorwork has quickly gained in popularity over the past few years and it’s no wonder; this is such a versatile and beautiful technique! But did you know that there are countless different methods of crochet colorwork? In this class, Brenda K. B. Anderson explores one of her favorite methods: using post stitches for tapestry crochet. This creates a thick and warm fabric with a surprising bit of stretch and drape — just perfect for making hats, mittens, and other wearables. This technique results in clear, defined colorwork that does not slant to the side, like many other tapestry crochet techniques.
Brenda’s favorite way of teaching is through making a project together, so she designed the Alpine Vista Beanie especially for this class. This pattern was written for 3 sizes, from child to Adult Large, and features a geometric front post colorwork motif sure to please the whole family.
Choosing colors with enough contrast is very important for a colorwork project. Brenda gives us some practical tips on making sure that the colors you choose will showcase your colorwork beautifully, before you even make the swatch.
In this class you will learn how to create beautiful colorwork motifs by using post stitches as well as how to work from a chart, how to manage floats, tips for detangling your yarn as you stitch and tips for keeping track of your stitches. You will also learn an easy variation of a slip stitch to create the very elastic ribbing, which is a great skill to add to your crochet tool belt.
As Brenda works through this project, she shares plenty of advice along the way including tips for left-handed crocheters, how to count your rounds, and additional information about the design of the chart (for budding designers), and a bonus lesson on how to fix any mistakes in your colorwork so you don’t have to rip out your stitches!
With over 2½ hours of quality video instruction, this class will give you all the skills you need to create this custom made, very warm, colorwork beanie and you’ll have a skill set for using post stitches to crochet beautiful colorwork projects!
Brenda K.B. Anderson
Brenda K. B. Anderson crochets, knits, and sews into the wee hours after her kids have gone to bed. She loves designing stuffies that make her laugh, and accessories that beg to be worn over and over again by her friends and family. Brenda is the author of Beastly Crochet and Crochet Ever After and also teaches a Craftsy Class: Crochet Mittens and Fingerless gloves. She has contributed to several books and numerous magazines and is the managing editor of the Creative Crochet Corner. She lives in a little house in Saint Paul, MN where it is sweater weather nine months of the year and blogs about her crafty adventures at Craftsplosion.com.
Bonus materials available after purchase