My First Seamless Sweater
Wendy Bernard
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- In-depth Instruction; over 120 mins
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- Bonus downloadable PDF resources
- Access to class Q&A
Intro & Swatching
20:56
Meet knitwear designer Wendy Bernard and preview the attractive funnel-neck sweater you'll knit in class. Learn how to read a top-down pattern with Wendy's clear, thorough instruction. Then, practice the essential skill of making a gauge swatch using the expert tips you'll gain from this lesson.
Selecting Size & Casting On
10:12
Once you've made your swatch, it's time to start knitting! Discover a simple and effective technique for determining your sweater size. Then knit along with Wendy as she casts on for the neck and works the neckline. You'll also get helpful tips on inconspicuously adding new yarn.
Working the Yoke
21:52
Create the sweater's raglan shaping with Wendy's guidance. You'll get step-by-step instruction on increasing stitches, placing stitch markers and completing the yoke. Drop a stitch along the way? Wendy shows you an easy -- and undetectable -- way to fix the problem.
Finishing the Body
15:49
Discover how to separate the sweater body and sleeves using a tapestry needle, scrap yarn and Wendy's easy-to-learn technique! Then, concentrate on knitting the rest of the seamless body. When you're finished, Wendy shares several options for creating a polished hem.
Sleeves: First Steps
13:27
Gain confidence knitting top-down sleeves as Wendy breaks down the process into simple steps. Practice placing live sleeve stitches on your circular needles. Plus, learn the correct technique for picking up underarm stitches and knitting a tube in the round.
Shaping & Finishing the Sleeves
17:06
Learn how to add subtle shaping to your sleeves. Wendy demonstrates how to make pairs of right- and left-leaning decreases. You'll also discover a handy method for tightening up loose stitches. Worried that your sweater may be too unwieldy to knit? Get helpful tips and tricks for wrangling your work!
Finishing, Blocking & Customizing
20:35
Add the finishing touches to your seamless sweater! Practice weaving in the loose ends of your yarn. Then, see how to properly wash and block a garment. In addition, Wendy shares a variety of eye-pleasing variations you can make to your sweater design.
Kiss seams goodbye and learn to knit superb garments with confidence! Join designer and instructor Wendy Bernard and hone your circular knitting skills as she guides you through every step of a creating a funnel-neck, raglan sweater. During class, Wendy will show you how to break down the included top-down pattern and make it even easier to work with. You’ll learn how to knit in a tube to create your sleeves, fit the sleeves and body to your exact measurements and learn important techniques for shaping. Plus, Wendy will teach how to inconspicuously fix dropped stitches, create a polished hem and achieve a clean, fabulous finish!
Wendy Bernard
Wendy Bernard is an instructor and knitwear designer based in sunny Southern California. She has traveled far and wide, teaching at a variety of knitting conventions. You can find Wendy's fabulous patterns for everything from sweaters to socks on her blog, Knit and Tonic, or in her books: Custom Knits, Custom Knits 2, Custom Knits Accessories and Up, Down All-Around Stitch Dictionary.
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