Kelley chats with designer Nina about a free online design-your-own-sweater class that Nina taught. Kelley also reviews books with great sweater-weather projects.
Books Reviewed
Knitting 24/7 by Veronik Avery
Brave New Knits by Julie Turjoman
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Congratulations, KP Sweater Class of 2010, you are now sweater knitters! I didn't print up diplomas for you but you have something better than a ceremonial sheet of paper today. Today you have great sweaters, made with your own two hands, that actually fit (or, will once they are done!)
There's just so much beauty on display here; read ahead for a closer look at all of these wonderful projects!
I've ben dragging my heels on finishing my sweater for our online Sweater Class, becuase...well, it's hot and so worsted weight is not all that attractive right now...but I think the real reason is something bigger. I'm always a little slow at the end of a project like this, because I feel a little scared to finish! I've already spent so much time working on this piece, and I suppose I want to extend the anticipation of what is to come for just a few more days...or weeks...or, in the case of some of my UFOs, years!
Hi Knitters! This final edition of the sweater class is all about finishing. In this week's video and handout, I'll discuss weaving in ends, how to finish your turned hem, closing up the underarms, and working the neckline trim! Whew! Each step goes pretty fast, but make sure to take the time to do these steps right, as a well-finished sweater will look a lot better than one with sloppy finishing.
Check out our tutorials on finishing, too--they'll give you a lot of information on how to execute the techniques discussed in this lesson.
Another resource I really like and use a lot is Nancie Wiseman's Knitter's Book of Finishing Techniques, which is a wealth of information on every bit of swea=ter finishing you could imagine!
And without further ado, here's your handout for this week:
The yoke is the most complicated part of a raglan sweater, but I think you’ll find that if you take it slow and work
carefully, it is not very hard at all! The trickiest thing is that the raglan decreases and neckline shaping will be worked
at the same time.This is also the most exciting part of the sweater--we are
nearing the finish line and for the first time, you’ll get to see your work really start to come together. Pun intended.
Let’s get started!
Read on for the videos and worksheet:
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