Description

This taster course on pattern drafting for knitwear covers two important principles: applied maths and sleeve lift.  Understanding human anatomy and how the arm moves gives you the perfect foundation for designing all styles of sleeve.  Knowing how to use mathematical formulas to calculate the stitches and rows you need for drafting knitting patterns is key – you won’t get far without it!

What you’ll learn about drafting knitting patterns

• How to use the MSG equation triangle to calculate the dimensions needed for EVERY knitting pattern you’ll design, whether for yourself or others.  Take a sneak peek at MSG here if you’re more of a reader.
• The key muscle groups, skeleton landmarks, and body measurements needed to draft any style of sleeve
• Why choosing the right style of sleeve and the right amount of ease is the key to success with drafting knitting patterns and maths later on – regardless of whether it’s a set-in, raglan, dropped, or any sleeve you can imagine.

The lesson content is a mix of theory and practical – please make sure you have access to a printer so that you can prepare the exercises.  Check out the preview video below to see if this is up your street 🙂

You’ll also need:

• Paper scissors
• Brush or felt-tip colouring pens if you’re into colour-coding, like me 😉
• A scientific calculator
• Your trusty notebook and pen

This taster course is the perfect place to begin if you’re looking ahead to the full drafting module or want to develop your understanding of anatomy and applied maths for knitwear design.  It’s especially recommended if you want to design sweaters, cardigans, and other types of pullover.

Key details about the knitting pattern drafting taster course

This class is 60-90 minutes long and you can take it as many times as you like, at your own pace.  You have lifetime access to the content.

What happens after I checkout?

At checkout, you’ll be prompted to create an account.  This grants you access to the course area and the lesson material.  You can watch from your desktop, laptop, or mobile device.  Distraction-free mode is enabled to help you focus.

What’s next?  What can I do after the pattern drafting lesson’s finished?

You can top up to join the Tailored Sleeves Masterclass, Made to Measure Knitwear, or the full Knitwear Design Initiation course.  One of the biggest gifts of this module is that you won’t be restricted by what you know how to do.  You’ll have enough technical knowledge and creative problem-solving muscle to handle anything your imagination throws at you.