Classes

Online knitting classes are currently available for download on a variety of topics. Each download includes instructional demo videos, practice exercises (with written instructions), relevant images, and a full recording of a previously held class with lecture and commentary.

Once the class has been purchased, you will receive an automated email confirmation for your purchase. The download link will arrive in a second email, directly from me (please note that this system is not automated, so it may take up to a few hours to receive). I kindly ask that you do not share these materials with any unregistered participants, both in public and private settings.

All lessons are taught on a Brother 965i standard gauge machine. I can also instruct for Silver Reed and believe the lessons can be effective for most brands. Please email me if you have questions or concerns with your machine set-up.

Zoom classes will likely resume in the fall. If you are interested in 1-on-1 lessons, please email me (all@allknitwear.com) to discuss rates.

Intro to Double-Bed Knitting (Intermediate)

Learn the basics of double-bed knitting through instructional demo videos and swatch exercises with written instructions over 3 classes. Students need a functioning double-bed knitting machine with rib cast-on comb, rib weights, hand tools, double-eyed transfer tool, and yarn. Download link emailed upon purchase.

Techniques (Class 1): cast-on, bind-off, 1x1 rib, English rib, fisherman's rib, tight rib start

Techniques (Class 2): waffle knit, 2x2 rib, 2x1 rib, shaping

Techniques (Class 2): 5x5 rib, variegated rib, ottoman, plaiting

Intro to Machine Knitting (Beginner)

Learn the basics of machine knitting through instructional demo videos and swatch exercises with written instructions (4 classes in total). Students need a functioning single-bed knitting machine with cast-on comb, claw weights, hand tools, and medium weight yarn. Download link emailed upon purchase.

Techniques include: cast-on, bind-off, tension swatch, stockinette, stripes, ladders / eyelets, lifted stitches, tuck stitches, short-rowing, and basic shaping.

Techniques (Class 1): machine basics, cast-on, bind-off, tension swatch, stockinette

Techniques (Class 2): scrapping off, stripes, eyelets, ladders, tucks

Techniques (Class 3): lifted stitches, Fair Isle (punch card), mock rib

Techniques (Class 4): cables, twisted stitches, short-rowing, seaming, shaping

Intarsia Class (Intermediate)

Learn to use the intarsia carriage through instructional demo video and written instructions. Includes pattern for knit-along exercise and templates for design. Students need a functioning single-bed knitting machine with cast-on comb, claw weights, hand tools, yarn, and intarsia carriage. Download link emailed upon purchase.

Techniques: intarsia, developing colorwork patterns

Crew Neckline Class (Intermediate)

Learn to knit and construct a crew neckline through instructional demo videos and written instructions. Includes pattern for front and back neckline practice exercise. Students need a functioning single-bed knitting machine with cast-on comb, claw weights, hand tools, and yarn. Download link emailed upon purchase.

Techniques: fully fashioned shaping, simple shaping, waste knitting, short-rowing, linking

Sock Class (Intermediate)

Learn to knit and construct a classic sock through instructional demo videos and written instructions. Includes sock pattern for knit-along exercise and templates for design. Students need a functioning single-bed knitting machine with cast-on comb, claw weights, hand tools, and yarn. Download link emailed upon purchase.

Techniques include: mock rib, waste knitting, short-rowing, live seam join, edge seam join

Set-In Sleeve Class (Intermediate)

Learn to knit and construct a set-in sleeve through instructional demo videos and written instructions. Includes sample pattern for armscye and sleeve cap shaping. Students need a functioning single-bed knitting machine with cast-on comb, claw weights, hand tools, and yarn. Download link emailed upon purchase.

Techniques: fully fashioned shaping, simple shaping, short-rowing, scrapping off, linking

Garment Finishing Class (Beginner)

Learn a variety of garment finishing techniques through instructional demo videos. Includes verbal instructions for a variety of hem treatments and tutorials on professional finishing. Students need a functioning single-bed knitting machine with cast-on comb, claw weights, hand tools, and yarn. Download link emailed upon purchase.

Techniques: self-turned hem, mock rib, rolled hem, decorative edges, seaming methods, wet-blocking, managing ends

Creative Double-Knits (Advanced)

Learn to knit creative double-knit fabrics through instructional demo videos and swatch exercises with written instructions. Students need a functioning double-bed knitting machine with rib cast-on comb, rib weights, hand tools, double-eyed transfer tool, and lightweight yarn (bonus for plaiting feeder). Download link emailed upon purchase.

Techniques: racking, ottoman, plaiting, full needle rib, variegated rib

Colorwork Class (Intermediate)

Learn creative colorwork techniques through instructional demo videos and written instructions. Includes pattern for knit-along exercise and tips for designing with colorwork. Students need a functioning single-bed knitting machine with cast-on comb, claw weights, hand tools, and yarn. Download link emailed upon purchase.

Techniques: open short-rowing, 3-D short-rowing, modular knitting

Whole Sweater Class (Intermediate)

Learn to create a sweater from a block pattern through instructional demo videos and 1-on-1 Zoom meeting (20 minutes, email to schedule). Includes full recording of a previously held class with lecture and commentary, written instructions for adult M/L drop shoulder crew neck sweater, and guides for silhouette manipulation and garment construction. Students need a functioning single-bed knitting machine with cast-on comb, claw weights, hand tools, and yarn. Download link emailed upon purchase.

Techniques: taking a tension measurement, manipulating a block pattern, shaping, garment construction, and prepping a design for knitting

Patternmaking Class (Beginner)

Learn the basics of patternmaking for knitwear through instructional guides and practice exercises. Includes full recording of a previously held class with lecture and commentary and written instructions for making a tension swatch. Students need a calculator, paper, measuring tape, and yarn. Download link emailed upon purchase.

Techniques: taking a tension measurement, calculating increases / decreases, shaping methods and distribution