Socks My Way: Stitch Pattern Savvy
JC Briar
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1:27
- In-depth Instruction; over 124 mins
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- Bonus downloadable PDF resources
- Access to class Q&A
Getting Started
12:25
Meet JC Briar, your guide to socktastic stitch patterns! In this first lesson, you'll learn just what JC means when she says "socktastic." Plus, you'll get a refresher course on reading charts, including grid-free stitch maps.
Understanding Sock Anatomy
14:29
In this lesson, JC walks you through the basic structure of a knit sock. Then she'll guide you through the many, many variations in every part of the sock. From the cuff to the heel, all the way down to the toe!
Spotting Patterns With Potential
29:31
Learn how to take the basic sock pattern to the next level, as JC shows you how to spot patterns with potential. Watch as she shows which patterns will provide a snug, comfy fit and can easily be resized. Then stick around for demonstrations of a few fancy stitches to help add interest.
Mixing Basic Stitch Patterns
15:25
Now that you've got an idea of which patterns will work best, it's time to let JC show you how to modify them to produce something unique. In this lesson, she'll show you how to mix and match patterns and rearrange stitch components to design your own custom creation.
Test & Refine Your Ideas
21:45
JC believes that all pattern ideas should be sketched out, no matter how simple. Watch as she charts her own motif, tells you when you should swatch flat versus in the round, then explains why mistakes are sometimes a blessing when it comes to finding new patterns.
Beautiful Transitions
14:05
With JC's help, you've laid the groundwork by learning how to chart and swatch your stitch patterns. Now take those basics and build on them as she teaches you how to integrate each pattern and every part of the sock into a seamless, single piece that flows and looks polished.
Planning for the Perfect Size
15:49
JC wraps up your class with an all-important finishing technique: adjusting for fit. Make sure your patterns fit like a dream with JC's help and learn how much you should stitch to ensure you can try on the sock before finishing.
Make socks that fit your feet and your style! Whether you’re one for whimsical designs or comfy classics, join expert instructor JC Briar and learn how to bring different patterns and pieces together into a complete sock design. During class, you’ll conquer variations for every part of the sock and find out what to look for in the stitch patterns you want to use. Then, you’ll discover how to elongate, mirror and mix stitch patterns to capture the look you want and see how to transition cleanly from one stitch pattern to the next. Once you can transition patterns, shift your focus to creating socks that flow seamlessly from cuff to toe. Wondering how to chart your designs? JC will show you how to put your own creations down on paper too! Plus, she’ll end class by teaching you how to adjust your socks to make them fit like a dream.
JC Briar
JC Briar likes to ask questions, probe beneath the surface and figure things out for herself. Which cast-on is really the most stretchy? How do you knit heels and toes that really fit? She dives into these questions to share the answers with knitters of all stripes at events such as Stitches and Vogue Knitting Live. A highly visual learner, JC also has a keen enthusiasm for charts. She is the author of Charts Made Simple and the founder of Stitch-Maps.com.
Bonus materials available after purchase