Stranded colorwork knitting
Swatching and Blocking
A course by Jennifer Berg , Knitwear designer
About the video: Swatching and Blocking
Overview
“Swatching and blocking are important parts of the stranded knitting process. In this lesson, I will show why and how to do them. ”
In this video lesson Jennifer Berg addresses the topic: Swatching and Blocking, which is part of the Domestika online course: Stranded colorwork knitting. Add a new skill to your knitting toolbox with this colorwork knitting course. Learn techniques and tips for creating stunning multicolored knitwear..
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson we'll be focusing on swatching and then blocking. So the importance of swatching is so that you will get the same gauge as what the pattern requires. Here I have my sample piece. This is going to be my gauge swatch. It's almost complete but I need to cut the threads on the back. And the reason why I made it this way is so that I can get the most accurate gauge by creating an illusion that I am knitting in a circle. So let me cut the threads on the back and show you what it looks like flat. So a gauge swatch is about a 4 by 4 square. If you can make it at least 2 by 2 you can ...”
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Course summary for: Stranded colorwork knitting
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Category
Craft, Fashion -
Areas
Accessory Design, DIY, Fashion Design, Fiber Arts, Knitting, Textile Design
Jennifer Berg
A course by Jennifer Berg
Meet Jennifer Berg, a Native knitwear designer deeply rooted in her Navajo heritage. With over five years of experience in the industry, Jennifer has garnered recognition for her exceptional talent and authentic representation of Native culture through her knitwear designs. She has been featured in prestigious publications like Vogue Knitting Magazine and collaborated with renowned brands, including Farmers Daughter Fibers, A Verb for Keeping Warm, and Brooklyn Tweed. Her passion for knitting and commitment to cultural appreciation shines through in every piece she creates, making her an inspiring and empowering figure in the knitting world.
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