Yarn Substitution Made Easy
Kellie Nuss
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1:36
- In-depth Instruction; over 89 mins
- On-demand video access anytime
- Bonus downloadable PDF resources
- Access to class Q&A
Yarn Substitution Basics
11:13
Meet Kellie Nuss, your guide to the technicalities of substituting yarn! You'll learn about the pros and cons of yarn substitution and review all the considerations you might never have thought of when swapping yarns.
Understanding & Evaluating Patterns
8:53
Reading patterns closely is an important part of finishing a project you'll love. Follow Kellie's guide to deciphering data within a pattern and learn how to evaluate and prioritize different pattern designs to finish with a look you'll adore.
Evaluating Yarns for Mood
18:22
Learn how various textures of yarn influence the final look of your project. Then, explore the yarn classification chart and how minor differences in yarn types and weight can result in major differences in the end. Finally, discover the importance of the small differences in your yarn's fiber content.
Yarn Identification
18:30
If you've had trouble deciphering yarn labels, Kellie is here to help! She'll teach you how to understand the fine print on the label and estimate yardage by pattern to save you time and money before knitting. Then learn how to use the WPI (or wraps per inch) tool to help identify mystery yarns.
Checking & Adjusting Gauge
9:54
Calculate gauge with ease with Kellie's tips and equations to set you up for gauge success. Then learn the importance behind row gauge and how minor differences in needle size and gauge can affect the width of your finished sweater or other project where size is important.
Adjusting Patterns to Your Gauge
9:24
Get your calculator out and begin the equations for finding new pattern sizes. With Kellie's tips and tricks, you'll be able to perform basic grading with her suggested ratios. Then you'll be able to figure out the yardage needed for each adjustment for making the perfect fit.
Making Informed Yarn Decisions
12:00
Learn how to adjust and rewrite a pattern to fit your specific yarn and style needs with Kellie's help! Then review a number of resources you can rely on for other knitting decisions. Finally, get inspired as Kellie discusses the final project: a knitted cowl!
Why go out and buy the yarn in the pattern when you can plug in yarn choices from your stash without any fuss? Join expert knitting instructor Kellie Nuss and learn essential skills you can use for all your yarn substitutions. You’ll discover what to look for in a yarn besides gauge and how each of these factors affects your final results. Kellie will walk you through yarn weights, how they relate and how to determine the yardage you need when it isn’t already given. Wondering about pattern adjustments? You’ll find out when to make them, when to rewrite the pattern and how to do both, so you can easily plug in new gauges and fibers. Plus, you’ll receive an exciting cowl pattern for the perfect post-class practice project!
Kellie Nuss
When Kellie Nuss teaches knitting, she focus on the "why" of every technique, so her students have the freedom to choose how they want to use it. She's proud to call herself a knitting geek and loves delving into the foundations that help budding knitters build confidence and savvy. As a professional instructor, Kellie has taught for more than 20 years both locally and nationally. You can find her leading workshops at Stitches expos, local shops and guilds. She's also the co-founder and co-creator of EduKnit, a website she started with fellow knitting expert Gwen Bortner.
Bonus materials available after purchase