Top Down Round Yoke Crochet Sweaters
The key to design, modify and crochet your own jumpers with confidence is to understand how to construct top down jumper patterns with circular yoke.
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced crocheter, Lena will give you helpful tips on how to achieve the most comfortable fit for your jumpers and all the inspiration you need to take your crochet projects to the next level.
In this workshop you will learn:
- Circular yoke construction in detail
- Explanation of key measurements and how to grade or simply choose the right size
- Polished start from the beginning, including the best ways to begin your sweater’s neckline
- How to add extra back rows for a higher back neck for a perfect fit
- How to add underarm bridges and fix unexpected sizing mistakes “as you go”
- Edging variety: different types of edgings and their compatibility with the main sweater’s stitch pattern
Language: English
Date: Sunday 17/11, from 13 to 16 h
Technique: Crochet
Places: 20 people
Skill level: Intermediate
Required knowledge: Basic crochet knowledge is required: single crochet stitch, chain, working in the round.
Required materials:
- One skein of yarn of a DK/Sport weight (ready to use, wound into cake or ball)
- 4.5mm size crochet hook
- 10 stitch markers
Homework: 12x12cm swatch in the linen (moss) stitch worked in same yarn you will bring to the workshop
Sponsor: Rosas Crafts
THE DEADLINE FOR THE ONLINE PRE-SALE OF WORKSHOPS WAS 10 NOVEMBER. BUT DON'T WORRY. YOU CAN SIGN UP FOR THE WORKSHOPS WITH PLACES AVAILABLE DIRECTLY AT THE BARCELONA KNITS TICKET OFFICE, DURING THE FAIR.
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The entrance to one or more workshops includes the entrance to Barcelona Knits during the weekend.
Remember that to access Barcelona Knits you must go to the ticket office to exchange your ticket for a non-transferable wristband.
Access to the exhibitors’ hall will depend on the capacity of the fair, so it is possible that queues may form outdoors at some point.