Skill Building: The Perfect Fit!, Saturday, August 15, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Garment Sizing for Knitters & Crocheters
This class is open to both knitters and crocheters and is designed to help you create garments(sweaters & tops) that fit beautifully. Suitable for all skill levels—from beginner to advanced—it’s especially helpful for anyone interested in making sweaters and other wearable projects.
You put so much time, effort, and love into your handmade pieces—don’t leave the fit to chance. In this workshop, we’ll cover the key elements that help you choose the right size and achieve the fit you want, including:
What is ease and how it affects the fit of your garment
How and where to measure your body accurately
Understanding garment schematics
The importance of gauge and how to measure your swatch correctly
How yarn choice can influence drape, structure, and sizing
Tips for making simple fit modifications
How blocking can affect the final size and shape of your garment
Whether you knit or crochet, this class will help you approach garment projects with confidence and set you up for a finished piece you’ll love to wear.
Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced - All are welcome!
Materials:
Sweater pattern of your choice
Knit or crochet a swatch as the pattern calls for and bring to class
Tape measure
A sweater or top from your closet that you love how it fits!
Optional: notebook to record your measurements
Class Length: 2 hours
Class price: $55
Class Schedule: Saturday, March 14, 12:30 - 2:30 pm
Class Size: 8 person max. Must have 2 registered for class to occur.
Registration: Register via the link above or call the shop at 732-820-6676.
All classes must be paid in advance. If you need to cancel, please do so at least 48 hours before the start of class. Cancellations made within 48 hours of the class start time, as well as missed classes, are not eligible for store credit. No exceptions.
Christine is your instructor for this class.
Christine has been knitting for almost 20 years and crocheting for close to 30. While she makes all things ranging from socks to shawls to stuffed toys, her favorite thing to knit is a sweater. On the rare occasion she is not knitting, you can find Christine gardening, baking sourdough, running, or at Disney.