Top-Down Shawls
Jen Lucas
Class Preview
1:08
- In-depth Instruction; over 74 mins
- On-demand video access anytime
- Bonus downloadable PDF resources
- Access to class Q&A
Introduction
3:23
In this session, shawl designer Jen Lucas introduces you to the class and reviews all the shawl shapes that will be covered in the subsequent sessions.
Getting Started
2:00
In this session, Jen discusses the materials used in this class as well as what information you will find in your downloadable materials.
Garter Tab Cast On
10:13
The garter tab cast on is the classic cast on for top-down shawl knitting. Jen demonstrates how to work this technique in this session.
Triangle Shawl
8:31
The top-down triangle shawl is a shawl shape we all know and love. In this session, Jen explains how to knit one in garter stitch.
Wedge Shawl
9:31
The three-wedge shawl uses the same construction techniques as the triangle shawl with extra stitches being worked in the garter tab cast on to accommodate for an additional wedge. In this session, Jen demonstrates how to knit a three-wedge garter stitch shawl.
Heart-Shaped Shawl
11:35
In this session, Jen shows how to knit a heart-shaped shawl. She discusses how the increases are worked and compares it to the original triangle shawl.
Crescent Shawl
10:40
Crescent shawls are perfect for those times when you want to make a shawl out of one precious skein of yarn. Jen demonstrates how to knit a garter stitch crescent shawl in this session.
Half Pi Shawl
11:49
In this session, Jen explains how to work a half pi shawl in garter stitch and also reviews all the shawl shapes learned in this class.
Best Bind Offs for Shawls
5:21
Having a loose bind off is critical in your top-down knitting journey. In this session, Jen demonstrates two of her favorite bind offs for top-down shawls – the k2tog tbl bind off and the elastic bind off.
Description
Top-down shawls are a popular shawl construction that has been used to create all kinds of beautiful and unique projects. There are lots of ways that you can construct these accessories, and in this course, Jen Lucas, shawl designer and author of the book Top-Down Shawls, walks you through five popular top-down shawl shapes. The course begins with an introduction to shawl knitting and the garter tab cast on is demonstrated. From there, Jen takes you on a shawl journey, explaining how to knit a triangle shawl, a three-wedge shawl, a heart-shaped shawl, a crescent shawl, and a half pi shawl. The shawls are all worked in garter stitch, which allows for relaxing knitting while trying new shawl shapes. Knit them all and let us know which one is your favorite!
Jen Lucas
Jen Lucas has been knitting for almost 20 years and designing patterns for over a decade. She has designed knit and crochet patterns for yarn companies and magazines and has self-published dozens of patterns. Jen is the author of six knitting books, including the best-selling "Sock-Yarn Shawls." She loves to create beautiful, fun, and easy-to-follow knit and crochet patterns. Jen dabbles in a wide variety of crafts, including cross-stitch and sewing. You can follow her crafty adventures on Instagram: @jenlucasdesigns and @jenxstitcher.
Bonus materials available after purchase