Tag: Pockets
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5 Things You’ll Learn At Knit Happy Summit–Beyond The Basics
Knit Happy Summit is one of my favorite kinds of events. Virtual knitting events like this make gatherings accessible by eliminating the hassle and expense of traveling. If you’ve been wanting to grow your skills (without overwhelm), this is such a great place to start. I’m teaching: Three Things that Make or Break a Pocket.…
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Starting the New Year with Pockets, Sweaters, and So Much More!
Hi! Happy New Year everyone. I took some time away from social media over the holidays and enjoyed the quiet of winter. Rested and recharged, I feel ready to take on 2025 and jump in to a full schedule of teaching and knitting. Classes Sweater Savvy: How to Knit a Sweater that Fits I’m running…
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Beyond the Rectangle: How to Knit a Pocket with a Curved Edge
Making a rectangular patch pocket is pretty easy, cast on the number of stitches you want and knit away. Creating a curved bottom is just as easy, but this pocket requires one more step. Cast on your desired number of stitches, minus two to six stitches. Then cast on or increase one stitch at the…
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Sweater Struggles, Chart Challenges, and Missing Pockets? November Classes to the Rescue!
November classes target issues that have aggravated all of us who knit garments: making sweaters that fit, using charts effectively, and the lack of pockets in most designs. In this class, we will delve into various techniques for adding pockets to both new knitted garments and existing ones. By the end of this workshop, you’ll…
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How to Put A Pocket in the Right Spot Every Time
I envision a world where makers have a pocket to hold their phones on every garment. I suggest two simple methods for placing pockets. One is for the maker who wants an informal process. The other is for a maker that prefers precision.
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A Pocket Style Cheat Sheet
Pockets are an easy addition to any knitted garment. Quick and easy patch pockets amp up the function and the style of any sweater. I’ve done a quick round up of how to shape the most common pockets. I hope you get inspired to add a pocket or two to your next project. Curved Bottom…