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Perfect Fit Knits: Understanding and Modifying Knitting Patterns

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About Perfect Fit Knits: Understanding and Modifying Knitting Patterns

Introduction

Getting Started

Reading a Knitting Pattern

Choosing the Right Yarn

Making a Gauge Swatch

Measuring Gauge

Taking Your Body Measurements

Doing the Math

Modifying the Yoke

Modifying the Sleeve

Modifying Waist and Shaping

Final Thoughts

What You Will Learn?

  • Create high-quality knit clothes that fit your body and unique fashion sense. .
  • A simple cup of hot tea, a mid-afternoon nap and knitting with a ball of bulky cotton yarn are all ways Brandi Cheyenne Harper brings rest, creativity and joy into her daily life. As a knitting guide and interdisciplinary artist, Brandi first connected with knitting as a way to build her wardrobe but soon discovered it to be a meditative art that served as proof that she could create anything she set her mind to. .
  • With her years of knitting and pattern making experience, Brandi shares how you can customize an existing pattern to your body size and shape. Designed for those who already have some knitting experience, this class will help you to unlock the ability to make any knitting creation you put your mind to. .
  • With Brandi as your teacher, you’ll:.
  • Plus, you’ll get access to Brandi’s original cropped sweater knitting pattern, which you can download and adjust based on your individual needs. .
  • Whether you want to learn more about knitting clothing that is custom to you or how to adjust a pattern based on your style, you’ll leave this class knowing you can turn any pattern into the creation of your dreams..
  • Having foundational knitting skills will be helpful before starting this class. You’ll need a calculator, tape measure, writing utensil, paper, any straight edge tool to check your gauge and scrap yarn to adjust your pattern with ease. To continue learning about knitting, explore Brandi’s full Knitting Learning Path. .