Simple Sleeveless Shell or Vest
(taught by Caryn Ackerman)
6 lessons, 3 hours each · $180
Experience Level: Advanced Beginner
Class Description: You will
learn to draft your own pattern, calculate stitches and rows needed, take
measurements, do a gauge swatch, provisional cast on, waist shaping, centering
patterns, smooth armhole decreases, Japanese Short Rows, knit your shoulders
together (not the 3 needle bind off), invisible cast off, pick up stitches
around the neck and arms in a different manner than the usual way, mattress
stitch, darn in ends and block the garment. Shell or vest will be finished or
nearly finished by the end of the 6th lesson.
Supplies Needed:
· First lesson you will need a tape measure, pencil, ruler, paper for taking
notes. Pattern drafting paper will be provided. At this class we can
discuss yarn and stitch pattern requirements. Yarn and stitch patterns is
where advanced students may want to challenge themselves. Student provides
yarn and the normal knitting supplies
