We love online learning. Especially when we're able to bring great instructors like Kate Atherley right to you. Using Zoom as our online videoconferencing platform, you can take this class from anywhere.
"Work even?"
You're ready to knit your first (or second) sweater and you've got questions:
- What does "ease" mean? Is the "finished size" the same as my chest measurement?
- How do you navigate a pattern that has 9 sizes?
- How do I keep track of neckline increases and armhole decreases "at the same time"?
- What is a schematic and how does it help me?
Pattern Reading, presented by Kate Atherley, is designed for knitters who are confident with their needles, but less confident with pattern instructions (and that's a lot of us!) This session is all about how to read and fully understand knitting patterns.
Kate will explain all those abbreviations and terms you encounter, like WS and "even" and how to read instructions for repeats. She'll demystify terms and techniques, and provide a master glossary so you'll never be lost again. Kate will teach you how to understand pattern sizing and measurement information - including garment schematics -- with a focus on making sure you always choose the right size for garment patterns.
There is no pre-work required but if you have specific questions that you'd like Kate to address, send them in advance of class to cynthia@yarniversity.ca.
This 2-hour workshop takes place on Thursday, September 26 starting at 3:00 pm PDT, 4:00 pm MDT, 5:00 pm CDT, 6:00 pm EDT, 7:00 pm ADT.
Kate Atherley
Kate Atherley has been teaching knitting professionally for more than 15 years at stores and events all over Canada, the U.S. and the U.K. Her latest book, Custom-Fit Hats is her ninth, and the fourth in a series on customizing projects for perfect fit and style; it joins works on shawls, socks, and mittens. Her focus in all her work is the empowerment of knitters, illuminating both the methods and mechanics of the craft. The combination of her university degree in mathematics, professional experience in software development and usability, and training in garment and fashion design give her a unique perspective. She also works as a technical editor, helping other designers and authors bring their work into the world. She lives in Toronto with her husband and the family of skunks under their porch. www.kateatherley.com
Read these helpful tips before you register:
- You have to pay the registration fee in advance to hold your seat. You can register online or email info@yarniversity.ca to inquire about making a payment over the phone.
- Time Zones: the class times listed are Mountain Time (MT).
- As this is an online class, you will need to have Zoom downloaded on a computer, tablet or mobile device. If using a computer, make sure you also have a webcam and microphone built in or attached.
- The class session(s) will be recorded and copies of all/segments of the class will be available for you to review for a limited time after the class session(s).
- Refunds? If you cancel 14 days (or more) prior to your workshop date, we will transfer your registration fee to a RCY gift card at no charge or offer a refund less a 10% cancellation fee. The cost of any materials provided to you will be subtracted from any refunds/transfers.
- No refunds will be made if you have to cancel less than 14 days before your class is scheduled to begin. If minimum enrolment is not met we reserve the right to cancel the class. A full refund of your registration fee will be given should this situation arise.
Questions, comments, concerns, suggestions? Please contact cynthia@yarniversity.ca.