Shapely Sweaters: Short Rows & Sweater Fit with Kim McBrien Evans
About Shapely Sweaters: Short Rows & Sweater Fit with Kim McBrien Evans
Hemlines that ride up. Shoulders that feel too tight. Necklines that choke us. All of these fit issues, and more, can be resolved by adding short rows to your sweaters! Come explore how to shape your sweaters with short rows to create sweaters with comfortable shoulders, necklines, and hems that lay evenly all around your body.
Supplies, Equipment & Materials Needed for Class
• Pencil or pen and notebook for taking notes
• Handout
• Measuring tape
• Your homework samples
Materials Kit
No materials kit for this class.
Pre-class Homework
• With any light coloured yarn and any needle, cast on 30 sts. Work 4 rows in Garter stitch. Then work 4 rows in Stockinette stitch. Do not bind off. Have this sample for class with the needles still in it and the yarn. We will use this sample to practice short rows for shoulders and the body.
• With any yarn and your preferred needles for working in the round, cast on 80 sts. Join to work in the round, being careful not to twist your work, and mark the beginning of round. Knit 1 round. Purl 1 round. Do not bind off. Have this sample for class with the needles still in it and with the yarn. We will use this sample to practice short rows for necklines.
Skill Level
You must understand how short rows are worked. Knowledge of German Short Rows is preferred. Instructions for how to create short rows will not be covered in this class.
Contact the Teacher
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When
2-hour live online session.
Enrolled students receive 30-day access to the video recording of the class.
How It Works
Register and enroll above. Enrollment is not complete until payment is made on the next page, by credit card or Paypal via our secure platform. Enrolled students will receive an immediate email confirmation of enrollment, and on the day before the seminar, a reminder with Zoom link to join the class via email. Students will also be able to join the Zoom sessions from their Lessonface dashboard. Students can connect to Zoom using a tablet or computer with reliable internet. To actively participate online students also need a webcam with microphone.
Kim McBrien Evans
Curious exploration is the focus of Canadian knitwear designer and indie hand dyer, Kim McBrien Evans. A lifelong love of colour, texture, pattern, and shape prompted Kim to transition from working artist to textile maven.
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