Description ~ Knit to Flatter and Fit

A knitter who spends the time and energy to make her own clothes should be rewarded with a result that makes her happy and proud. It should fit, it should flatter, and there should be no mystery as to how this happened. But sadly, and too often, this is not the result. Why? Because the knitter chooses the wrong pattern OR choose the right pattern but follows the directions without questioning them OR makes the right garment but wears it with the wrong thing.  

There are a few simple rules to follow for successful knitting: start with styles that flatter, knit with appropriate decisions for a personalized fit, then wear it with something that makes it look wonderful! This workshop has a lot of hands-on work that looks at these decisions and puts the power for successful results into your competent hands. YAY!

Materials Needed ~ Knit to Flatter and Fit

A few sheets of light weight paper in two different light colors.  20 lb. or lighter but NOT tracing paper, light-colored paper (that you can trace your outline through); scissors; measuring tape; pencil; eraser.

NOTE TO PARTICIPANTS Common homework and supplies errors are the following: arms too far from sides, feet not together, head not included, colored paper too heavy or too light (tracing paper does not work: you must be able to see your outlined silhouette through your colored paper), photo brought instead of just silhouette, silhouette not outlined or not outlined heavily enough.

Homework ~ Knit to Flatter and Fit

It is essential that this exercise be completed. You will be disappointed if you don't do this! And please read this carefully, including the NOTE at the bottom.

1.        Dress in something close fitting. (We need to see your real silhouette. You may wear only lingerie, or you may add a bodysuit, a leotard, or tights. But do wear supportive lingerie.)

2.      Standing straight, with arms  slightly away from your side and feet together, have someone take a straight-on, full body (head-to-toe) photo of you. (Have the photo fill the screen as much as possible.)

Note to Participants: Common homework and supplies errors are the following: arms too far from sides, feet not together, head not included, paper too heavy or too light (tracing paper does not work), photo brought instead of just silhouette, silhouette not outlined or not outlined heavily enough.

3.        Print the photo onto plain paper (enlarging it to 8-10" tall).

4.        Trace your outline only with a heavy black pen: we don't need your photo anymore, only your outline. Bring your outline to class.