Understanding Top Down Sweaters - Yedra Knits

Understanding Top-Down Sweaters

This workshop combines theory with practice, making it perfect for those who want to design or modify their top-down sweaters with confidence.

Hands-on practice: You will knit one or two mini sweaters during the class
You will receive three mini sweater patterns to practise at home!

THIS WORKSHOP WILL TEACH YOU

• Introduction to top-down sweater constructions: Raglan,
  circular yoke, contiguous, and saddle shoulders.
• Why knit a sweater from the top down? Advantages and
  challenges of this construction method.
• Key measurements and how to take them correctly for a well-
  fitting garment.
• Essential steps to calculate a top-down sweater in your size.
• Adjustments and modifications to improve fit and personalisation.

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP:

Level: Intermediate (It is recommended to have knitted at least one garment, but  adventurous beginners are also welcome!)

Language: English 

Materials to bring:

• A notebook and a pen for notes.

• DK-weight yarn ( at least 50g in a light colour to see stitches clearly)

• Circular or double-pointed needles suitable for DK-weight yarn.

• Stitch markers to keep track of your work.

• Tapestery needle to weave in the ends and finishing details.
  

The class takes approximately 3 hours. We’ll provide you with plenty of tea, coffee and biscuits.

Please arrive 5-10 minutes before your class starts. 

During the workshop,  you will receive a 10% discount on all the knitting-related materials you’ll get for your first project. *

Min/Max participants: 4/10

• Excluded are all sale items, books/magazines, patterns and gift cards

ABOUT THE TEACHER:

Sori is a textile designer and knitting instructor from Madrid. After leading the first independent Spanish language knitting and crochet pattern magazine, she is now focused on designing patterns and teaching. Helping knitters to master new techniques and create timeless garments.

GOOD TO KNOW:

Our courses and workshops are non-refundable. If you for any reason or unforeseen circumstances cannot attend a class or workshop please get in touch with us as soon as possible.

Image is Fringe Sweater by Yedra Knits - top down model