Knit 1
Knitting Math: Get Gauge & Make Knits That Fit!
Knitting Math: Get Gauge & Make Knits That Fit!
Out of stock
Couldn't load pickup availability
Make knits that actually fit!
- SOLD OUT: Wednesday, May 21st 6-8pm
- JUST ADDED: Wednesday, June 4th 6-8pm
Have you ever spent weeks knitting a sweater only to realize that it grew three sizes after you blocked it? Have you ever wanted to alter an armhole, a collar, or a hem but had no clue where to start? Do you avoid gauge swatches at all costs, or skip swatching in the round? We've been there!
In this two-hour deep dive, you'll learn about gauge AND how to use knitting math skills to work with – not against – your tension.
Basic knitting math will help you understand your sizing, how to make basic alterations to a garment, and how to substitute yarn in a project successfully!
What you need to know and be comfortable completing without help from the instructor (or you're willing to learn before this class): basic knitting skills and terms (knit, purl)
What you'll learn in this class: You'll learn how to better understand and achieve correct gauge (both flat and in the round), as well as what to do when your gauge just won't match. You'll also learn basic construction math, and how use pattern measurement information to your advantage in choosing sizes or substituting yarn.
Required Materials:
- Pen & paper to take notes with
- Any blocked gauge swatches that you might have to be used for a class activity
- A measuring tape or ruler
What you'll get:
- One 2-hour class session with expert instruction by Keish.
This class is intended for adults. We welcome our younger knitters in private lessons only. For inquiries, please reach out to breean@knit1chgo.com.
Please read our class policies before signing up for this class.
Share
Class Policies
- All class fees are non-refundable. If you have a conflict, you must notify us 48 hours before the start date of your first class in order to receive store credit. We will always do our best to help you reschedule, but it may not always be possible.
- No store credit will be issued for unattended classes and no store credit will be issued for cancellations made within 48 hours of the start date of the first class.
- We put the health and safety of all our staff and community members first. If you have been exposed to Covid or you are otherwise feeling unwell, we ask that you please stay home.
- We have a class minimum of 3 students, so it’s never a bad idea to sign up with a friend or two! If you are the only student that signs up for one of our classes, we will contact you ahead of time and issue a full refund if there is a cancellation on our part.
- We understand that sometimes students need some extra help outside of class, so we offer Project Support and Private Lessons.
- For our students to get personalized attention, we like to keep our class sizes small. For this reason, we require students to sign up in advance for all of our classes, lessons, and project support sessions.