The Secrets of Flat and Circular Knitting
The sample
A course by Morgane Mathieu , Textile Artist
About the video: The sample
Overview
“In this lesson, I will tell you about samples: how to make them, what they are used for, and why it is essential to knit them. I will also teach you how to count stitches, measure and fit your samples, and do cross calculations to create your own patterns.”
In this video lesson Morgane Mathieu addresses the topic: The sample, which is part of the Domestika online course: The Secrets of Flat and Circular Knitting. Delve into the soft and wonderful world of yarn by learning basic knitting techniques to create a strappy top from scatch.
Partial transcription of the video
“The sample In previous lessons we have seen how to knit the basic stitches and we made samples. Now I will tell you in more detail of what is a sample, what is it for and why it is essential to knit them. I insist on the fact that it is necessary to make samples because this step does not appeal to everyone. You will see, with experience, you don't always want to knit the sample. You will often be tempted to go directly to the final project, but this is a big mistake. Already a sample allows us to test the point, to test the thread, to verify that we like it. Sometimes a thread can be rough...”
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Course summary for: The Secrets of Flat and Circular Knitting
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Category
Craft -
Areas
Knitting, Textile Design
Morgane Mathieu
A course by Morgane Mathieu
Morgane Mathieu is a textile artist specializing in knitting who takes pride in both the creation and communication of all her projects. On her website Trust the Mojo, she sells original patterns that convey her passion for knitting.
Over the years, she has collaborated with many brands such as We Are Knitters, Katia Yarns, and Phildar. She has also published books by Larousse and Mango, such as Nous, on se pelote and Apprendre le tricot circulaire.
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