Find the sweater pattern that's right for you and follow it accurately to knit a piece that makes you proud. Join designer Anne Hanson and learn fundamental techniques and tips for perfect handknit sweaters. During class, Anne will set you up for success by teaching you how to choose and follow the sweater pattern that's right for your skill level and style preference. Then, you'll find out how to select the yarn and tools you need for the results you want, and Anne will teach you how to modify the fit of your sweater. Once you know how to adjust for fit, you'll discover how to knit your pieces and seam them together cleanly. Anne will even finish up class by providing some fabulous finishing tips that will make for polished projects.
Class Sessions
Choosing the Style for You
27:52
Meet knitwear designer Anne Hanson and start considering the type of sweater you might like to knit. Anne reviews some common construction types and stitch patterns, and shares tips on choosing features that will complement your body type.
Choosing a Pattern
29:25
Choose a pattern that's right for you with Anne's guidance! Anne goes over the elements of a good pattern and explains features common to most patterns. Learn to read a pattern and chart by reviewing the Ondulé sweater pattern that's included with the class.
Yarn & Tools
28:06
Anne reviews types of yarn and how to choose what will be best for your sweater. Learn how to substitute yarns, taking the weight and fiber content into consideration, and get a handle on the best tools for sweater knitting, from needles to stitch markers.
Swatching
27:31
You'll need to make a swatch for your sweater project to measure your gauge and see if you like the drape of the fabric. Anne shows how to make and measure your swatch so you can be sure your sweater will fit and look great!
Adjusting Fit
29:15
Anne shares tips for measuring yourself and your favorite sweaters to determine your size and how much ease you like in your sweaters. Then see how to alter a pattern, using the schematic, to get a truly custom fit!
Constructing Sweater Pieces
29:43
When knitting a sweater in pieces, it's important to keep your knitted pieces consistent and leave yourself tidy selvages for seaming. Anne guides you through, also demonstrating an attractive, stretchy cast-on and bind-off and showing how to pair your decreases for decorative symmetry.
Finishing, Seaming & Blocking
23:09
When your sweater pieces are complete, put them all together with Anne's helpful hints. Learn the best order for assembling sweater components and how to block them using pressing tools for a smooth and clean finish. Finally, see how to care for your sweater so you can enjoy it for years to come!
Your Instructor
Anne Hanson
Anne Hanson is a lifelong knitter and the owner of Knitspot, a popular blog where she teaches and writes about knitting, spinning and design. Anne has been featured in respected magazines such as Knitty, The Knitter, Twist Collective, Sock Club and Brave New Knits. Currently she works in Ohio, where she dreamed up the popular indie yarn company, Bare Naked Wools.
Bonus Material
Essential Skills for Sweater Knitting - Patterns and Resources
Bonus Materials available for download after purchase.
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