Top-Down Knitwear: Create a Raglan Sleeve Sweater

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A course by Simone Ryan , Knitwear Designer and Blogger

Knitwear Designer and Blogger. Zürich, Switzerland.
Joined October 2021
83% positive reviews (90)
3,584 students
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About the final project for: Top-Down Knitwear: Create a Raglan Sleeve Sweater

Top-Down Knitwear: Create a Raglan Sleeve Sweater

“Congratulations! You have now come to the end of this Domestika course. I want to thank you for your participation and hope you gained valuable insight, confidence and inspiration for your knitting projects. Now it's time to work on your project. Maybe you have already finished knitting your sweater or maybe you still have to finish it. In any case, I would like to remind you to take photos of the different stages to show the whole process. Here I have summarized the most important steps that have to be followed to knit the sweater as briefly as possible for you. The Gauge Knit a swatch using the materials provided, adjusting the needle size if necessary. Remember that your swatch must match the information given in the instructions. knitting techniques Familiarize yourself with the techniques used for this project. You can then decide for yourself whether you want to follow my design exactly or whether you want to personalize it by changing a few details.

Calculations Take your measurements (chest or widest part of your torso) and write them down. Then select your size in the instructions and follow the size-specific instructions. Knitting Knit your sweater step by step according to the instructions. Start with the collar and knit it in rib using the magic loop method. Then move on to the yoke, body, and sleeves.
The finishing touches Sew up any loose threads of your sweater. Above all, make sure that the threads are not visible on the front. Then wash and stretch your sweater and let it dry flat.
I look forward to seeing what you have created. Show your personality through your knitting! Once you're done, upload your finished project to the forum. Simply click on "Create your project". The forum gives you the opportunity not only to present your projects, but also to exchange ideas with other course participants and to find more inspiration. Of course, I will stop by as often as possible and be at your side with advice and feedback. Until then, happy knitting!”

Partial transcription of the video

“We have reached the end of the course. I want to thank you for participating and congratulate you on reaching this point. Perhaps you have already completed knitting your sweater or perhaps there's still some work left to do before it’s finished. In any case. i hope you have gained valuable insights. as well as confidence and inspiration. In Unit 2. i showed you all the different techniques you need for creating your final project. So don't forget to each one before starting to knit the final project. Not everything works on the first try. But don't let discouragement take hold. and instead...”

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Course summary for: Top-Down Knitwear: Create a Raglan Sleeve Sweater

  • Level: Beginner
  • 83% positive reviews (90)
  • 3584 students
  • 5 units
  • 16 lessons (2h 32m)
  • 2 downloads
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    Craft
  • Areas

    DIY, Knitting, Textile Design

Simone Ryan

Simone Ryan
A course by Simone Ryan

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Knitwear Designer and Blogger

Simone Ryan is a Swiss knitwear designer and blogger. Under the brand name Rust Knitwear, she creates sweaters, cardigans, and accessories, and shares the patterns for her simple yet original designs through engaging tutorials. Her aim is to reach as many knitting enthusiasts as possible and give them the resources and the knowledge to make their own garments with high-quality, natural materials.

It wasn't long after she started wearing her own designs that she discovered the online knitting community and created her own blog on Instagram. Thanks to this platform, she was able to make new contacts and establish collaborations with both generic and specialized knitting brands, like LANGYARNS and Are Knitters.


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Top-Down Knitwear: Create a Raglan Sleeve Sweater. Craft course by Simone Ryan

Top-Down Knitwear: Create a Raglan Sleeve Sweater

A course by Simone Ryan
Knitwear Designer and Blogger. Zürich, Switzerland.
Joined October 2021
  • 83% positive reviews (90)
  • 3,584 students