Make a Summer Sweater That Really Fits

 

Cost: $75
Days: four Tuesdays June 11 and 18, July 9 and August 13
Time: 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Experience level: Intermediate (the sweater includes a simple lace pattern, which we will learn)
Class size: Limited to 5
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If you've ever spent a lot of time on something that just didn't fit right, this is the class for you. We'll all be making the same sweater -- this delightful lacy summer cardigan designed by Cecily Glowik. But, since we don't all have the same dimensions, we'll be making some adjustments as we go.

No more ill-fitting top-down sweaters with necks that sag and underarms that pinch. No more sleeves that drag on the ground and cardigans that won’t close.  In the first couple of sessions, we’ll take body measurements, pick out yarn and swatch to get correct gauge. We’ll make pattern modifications to give the best custom fit and style and get started with learning how to make the beautiful lace stitch. With several weeks in between, further sessions will focus on trouble shooting, tracking modifications, correcting mistakes, and putting the finishing touches on your sweater.

At the New York Sheep and Wool Festival, I studied with Amy Herzog and learned more about making and modifying sweaters that fit. Amy has just released her wonderful book on the subject "knit to flatter." We'll be reviewing it on another post, but if you should have the urge to buy Amy's book right now, here's a link for it.

"Celia" Lace Scarf

If you want to try your hand at a lace scarf that isn't too difficult, but looks very pretty, give this a look: http://www.knitonthenet.com/issue7/patterns/celia/

Lace Knitting with Charts

Some knitters love words and math. They work best with directions for lace that are spelled out like this: k2tog, YO, sl 1 k1 psso. Others are more visual learners and prefer to have their directions presented in chart form.

For those who like to see everything laid out in a chart, check out this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsTtKDbjGC0.

Here's another simple explanation about working with lace charts: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VCOL-lwlj0&feature=related