Top-Down Sweater Knitting: A 4-Part Series
Intermediate | 3 hours 1 min
Top-Down Sweater Knitting: Custom-Fit Raglan Sweater
01:39
00:43
01:56
09:30
09:41
05:12
14:04
02:28
Top-Down Sweater Knitting: Finishing Your Raglan Sweater
00:46
10:34
05:23
07:12
16:20
15:50
Top-Down Sweater Knitting: Custom-Fit Set-In-Sleeve Sweater
00:37
01:31
04:23
09:02
12:09
08:56
Top-Down Sweater Knitting: Finishing Your Set-In-Sleeve Sweater
00:36
24:20
08:04
11:10
Taught by Wendy Bernard
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Learn how to knit custom top-down sweaters from scratch using your very own measurements and any yarn you like with Wendy Bernard. This course will free you of your dependence on written patterns and teach you about how top-down, seamless garments are constructed. When knitting top-down, not only can you avoid having to seam your sweaters at the end, you’ll also have ample opportunities to try on your sweater as you go so you can get a perfectly fitted sweater or cardigan. Wendy will cover top-down raglan sweaters in Parts 1 and 2, and top-down set-in-sleeve sweaters in Parts 3 and 4. With the simple formulas Wendy outlines, you’ll be able to make a pullover or a cardigan for yourself or anyone else, be they man, woman, or child. This is total top-down knitting freedom – simply start with your own measurements (or a lucky recipient), do a little bit of math on the worksheets provided, cast on, and get knitting!
Here’s what you’ll need:
  • Yarn (any gauge) Wendy uses Blue Sky Alpacas Suri Merino in Breeze (#425) and Suri Merino in Fog (#413)
  • Circular needles (in size to match your desired gauge) Wendy uses size US 7
  • Double-pointed needles (in size to match your desired gauge)
  • The Knitter’s Handy Guide to Yarn Requirements (optional)
  • Stitch markers in several colors
  • Tapestry needle
  • Scissors
  • Waste yarn
  • Calculator
  • Measuring tape

Top-Down Sweater Knitting: Custom-Fit Raglan Sweater

  • Yarn (any gauge): Wendy uses Blue Sky Alpacas Suri Merino in Breeze (#425)
  • Circular needles (in size to match your desired gauge): Wendy uses size US 7
  • Double-pointed needles (in size to match your desired gauge)
  • The Knitter’s Handy Guide to Yarn Requirements (optional)
  • Stitch markers in several colors
  • Tapestry needle
  • Scissors
  • Waste yarn
  • Calculator
  • Measuring tape

Top-Down Sweater Knitting: Finishing Your Raglan Sweater

See Part 1
Top-Down Sweater Knitting: Custom-Fit Set-In-Sleeve Sweater

  • Yarn (any gauge): Wendy uses Blue Sky Alpacas Suri Merino in Fog (#413)
  • Circular needles (in size to match your desired gauge): Wendy uses size US 7
  • Double-pointed needles (in size to match your desired gauge)
  • The Knitter’s Handy Guide to Yarn Requirements (optional)
  • Stitch markers in several colors
  • Tapestry needle
  • Scissors
  • Waste yarn
  • Calculator
  • Measuring tape

Top-Down Sweater Knitting: Finishing Your Set-In-Sleeve Sweater

(See Part 3)
Downloads:
Learn how to:
  • Determine number of stitches to cast on based on your measurements
  • Different types of increases you can use to shape shoulders
  • Shape the v-neckline
  • Add stitches at underarm
 
What you’ll get:
  • A multi-part class by expert knitwear designer Wendy Bernard on how to knit your own top-down sweater
  • 20 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
  • Step-by-step instruction and a detailed supply list
  • The ability to leave comments, ask questions and interact with other students
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Top-Down Sweater Knitting: A 4-Part Series Reviews
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Lena Nozizwe
All good. Just awaiting the PDF.
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Alyson Brody
I’m enjoying the tutorial. I’ll have to watch it again to better understand the process but Wendy’s directions are clear. Thank you!
More than 3 months ago
 
Olga Kollb-Sielecka
It’s very easy to follow and structured pattern with no way to lose yourself in it!
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