Course curriculum

  • 1

    Chapter 1: Introduction

    • 1 - Introduction
  • 2

    Chapter 2: Bind Off Methods (Part 1)

    • 2 - Bind Off Methods (Part 1)

    • 2-1. Modified conventional, knitwise

    • 2-2. Modified conventional, purlwise and in rib
  • 3

    Chapter 2: Bind Off Methods (Part 2)

    • 2 - Bind Off Methods (Part 2)

    • 2-3. Three-needle bind-off
  • 4

    Chapter 3: Cast On Methods

    • 3 - Cast On Methods

    • 3-1. Provisional Crochet

    • 3-2. Removing the provisional edge

    • 3-3. Knitting down (flat fabric)

    • 3-4. Knitting into a crochet chain

    • 3-6. The first row after a PCCO edge

    • 3-7. Knitting down (round fabric)
  • 5

    Chapter 4: Circular Needles

    • 4 - Circular Needles

    • 4-1. Advantages and options

    • 4-2. Casting on, joining the round and checking for twists

    • 4-3. Right or left hand yarn manipulation

    • 4-4. Starting the second round

    • 4-5. Two-hand training

    • 4-6. Stranded knitting and working inverted

    • 4-7. Simulation of circular knitting for gauge swatches
  • 6

    Chapter 5: Cutting Your Knitting

    • 5 - Cutting Your Knitting

    • 5-1. Unplanned cutting

    • 5-2. Pre-planned cutting_ Setting up a steek

    • 5-3. Sewing the steek

    • 5-4. Preparing to cut, blocking details

    • 5-5. Cutting and joyously eliminating ends

    • 5-6. Finishing the cut edge
  • 7

    Chapter 6: Finishing Basics (Part 1)

    • 6 - Finishing Basics Part 1, 2, & 3 (Part 1)

    • 6-1. Shoulder seams

    • 6-2. Mattress stitch for side seams

    • 6-3. Mattress stitch refinements

    • 6-4. Joining a new sewing yarn

    • 6-5. Adjusting the mis-matched edges

    • 6-6. Preplanning for finishing

    • 6-7. Darning ends and avoiding premature finishing

    • 6-8. Selvage - to slip or not_
  • 8

    Chapter 6: Finishing Basics (Part 2)

    • 6 - Finishing Basics Part 1, 2, & 3 (Part 2)

    • 6-10. Setting in sleeve top stitches to rows with waste yarn

    • 6-11. Setting in sleeve top stitches to rows
  • 9

    Chapter 7: Grafting (Part 1)

    • 7 - Grafting (Part 1)

    • 7-1. The half-stitch joggle
  • 10

    Chapter 7: Grafting (Part 2)

    • 7-2. Grafting stitches top to top

    • 7-3. Grafting stitches top to top with vertical stripes

    • 7-4. Grafting toes (Kitchener stitch)_ Make the sock toe chimney

    • 7-5. Using the sock toe chimney
  • 11

    Chapter 7: Grafting (Part 3)

    • 7 - Grafting (Part 3)

    • 7-6. Grafting sleeve tops
  • 12

    Chapter 8: Miscellaneous (But Useful)

    • 8 - Miscellaneous (But Useful)

    • 8-1. Coil-less pins

    • 8-2. Yarn butterflies

    • 8-3. Wraps per inch (WPI)

    • 8-4. Running yarn marker

    • 8-5. Slip knot

    • 8-6. Threading a darning needle

    • 8-7. The contented stitch
  • 13

    Chapter 9: Small Print

    • 9 - Small Print

    • Fine Print
  • 14

    Chapter 10: Garment Gallery

    • 10 - Garment Gallery

    • 10-1. Rainbow Mitten - Shelridge Farm Kit

    • 10-2. Wavy Edged Mermaid Sock - CSWF

    • 10-3. Chequerboard Sock - CSWF

    • 10-4. Godiva Socks - Pattern #322

    • 10-5. Tractor Socks - Pattern #352

    • 10-6. Camelot Socks - Pattern #328

    • 10-7. Crenellated Sock - CSWF

    • 10-8. Bobb(l)y Sock - Pattern #305

    • 10-9. Bicycle Socks - Pattern #312

    • 10-10. Henry - Pattern #704

    • 10-11. Domino Baby Bonnet - Pattern #160

    • 10-12. Equilateral Hat - Pattern #160

    • 10-13. Falling Leaves Scarves - Pattern #431

    • 10-14. Paradoxical Mitten - Pattern #237

    • 10-15. Fiesta Mitten - Pattern #220

    • 10-16. Celestial Baby Sweaters - Pattern #662

    • 10-17. Button Me Hat - Pattern #154

    • 10-18. Equilateral Vest - Pattern #527

    • 10-19. Sunset Vest - Shelridge Farm Kit

    • 10-20. Sea Lettuce - Pattern #468

    • 10-21. Lollipop Scarf - Pattern #469

    • 10-22. Domino Blanket - Pattern #466

    • 10-23. Harlequin Sock - Pattern #349

    • 10-24. Gingham Sock - Pattern #316

    • 10-25. Fiesta Sock - Pattern #314

    • 10-26. Hot Tamale Toes - Pattern #341

    • 10-27. Fiesta Vest - Pattern #519

    • 10-28. Andean Vest - Pattern #726

    • 10-29. Cable After Whiskey - Pattern #635

    • 10-30. Ophelia Tunic - Pattern #634

    • 10-31. Rainbow Sheep Sweater - Shelridge Farm Kit

    • 10-32. Fir Tree Shawl - Shelridge Farm Kit

    • 10-33. Opera Bags - Pattern #746