Garment and Pattern Design with Top-Down Crochet
The importance of the sample
A course by Estefa González , Designer and Crochet Teacher
About the video: The importance of the sample
Overview
“In order to design a crochet garment to suit you, it is essential to knit a sample. In this lesson we will see what it is and what it is for.”
In this video lesson Estefa González addresses the topic: The importance of the sample, which is part of the Domestika online course: Garment and Pattern Design with Top-Down Crochet. Design your own garments by learning top-down crochet to create seamless and professional-looking pieces.
Partial transcription of the video
“The Importance of the Swatch In this lesson, we’ll talk about the importance of the swatch. If you’re designing a garment you’ll crochet in the round or flat, it’s essential to do a swatch. A swatch is nothing more than a small piece that you’ll work in the same yarn and with the same needle you’ll use for the final project. It’s also important to work the swatch in the same stitch you’ll use for most of the project. You can vary the stitches, but most of them must be the same. In other words, if I’m going to work a sweater in double crochet, my swatch must be in double crochet. If I’ll mos...”
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Course summary for: Garment and Pattern Design with Top-Down Crochet
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Category
Craft -
Areas
Accessory Design, Crochet, DIY, Fashion Design, Fiber Arts
Estefa González
A course by Estefa González
Estefa González first taught herself how to crochet through online videos in 2014. Since then, she’s created her own brand, Santa Pazienzia, which is dedicated to teaching the craft. On her site, she publishes patterns, courses, writes a blog, and has an online store full of products for knitters and crocheters.
What began as a hobby naturally evolved into a company dedicated to crochet, with students in more than 50 countries. She has published 9 books, 4 online courses, and more than a hundred patterns, in addition to having collaborated with brands like Katia, Casasol, and We Are Knitters. She has also collaborated on two books published by The Sewing Box, appeared in top industry magazines, and has taught workshops locally and internationally.
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