Tag: sweater designing

• Designing an Aran Sweater: Finishing the Sweater

  Now that all the pieces of the sweater are complete it is time to start the button band. There are several approaches for this, in my opinion the sewn on button band looks the best. Before we begin, the fronts and back should be stitched together at the shoulder.On the front of the sweater mark…

• Design an Aran Sweater: The Front

  

  How to Begin As the front is essentially half of the back, the calculations will for the most part have been completed.Begin with 90% of your bust measurement divided by two. Be sure this number is divisible by 4 for K2P2 ribbing.On the last front row of the ribbing evenly increase stitches to get to…

• Design an Aran Sweater: The Back

  

  An Aran sweater is a style of sweater that originated from the Aran islands off the coast of Ireland. Originally hand knit from unscoured wool that retained the natural oils from the sheep, the sweater was essentially water repellent. The four to six design elements added texture that captured more air within its weight, making…

• Designing a Round Yoke Sweater Lesson 1

  

  When it comes to using your handspun yarn, finding a pattern that has a gauge to match your yarn can sometimes be a challenge.  This is where learning to create your own pattern is fabulous.  Not only do you end up with a piece of clothing that is all your own from start to finish.…