Fundamentals to Finishing Knits
Uplift your knits from “homemade” to “hand knit” by learning fine finishing techniques to your projects, making them look better. In this skill-building course discover Holli’s favourite cast on, fully-fashioned increases and decreases, short row shoulder shaping, seams, weaving in ends, successful pick up and knit tips, buttonholes and more.
Elevate your knits from “homemade” to “hand knit” by learning fine finishing techniques that add a touch of sophistication and polish to your knitting projects, making them look better. In the Fundamentals to Finishing Knits skill-building course you’ll discover Holli Yeoh’s favourite cast on, fully-fashioned increases and decreases, short row shoulder shaping, seams, weaving in ends, successful pick up and knit tips, buttonholes and more. Download your workbook and come join us!
In this course you will learn:
Module 1: Fundamentals
- Cast ons
- Tension
- Joining yarn
- Selvedge stitches
Module 2: Shaping
- Increases
- Decreases
- Fully fashioned shaping
- Short rows for shoulder shaping
Module 3: Finishing
- Bias bind off
- Bind offs
- Blocking
- Pockets
- Seaming
- Picking up stitches
- Buttonholes
- Weaving in ends
Knitting and finishing use two separate skill sets and not all knitters may be naturally good at finishing. Luckily, fine finishing techniques are something that can be learned, and Holli loves sharing what she knows about finishing to set you up with the skills you need! She’ll demystify the process of picking up and knitting, share the perfect seaming techniques (and when to use them – even for a set-in sleeve), and she’ll wax poetic about the whys and wherefores for the techniques that are presented, which makes it easier to remember and understand which technique to choose in a given situation.
Join in the workshop today and start learning – share your creative journey with us in the SOS Fundamentals to Finishing Knits community forums or on Instagram using #sosknitting and #schoolofsweetgeorgia!
Paired along with this course, read Greta Cornejo’s story of Swatching for the Little Basic Cardi & Greta’s Little Basic Cardi Update – Holli’s knitting pattern included with this course, available for knitting in three different yarn weights: fingering, DK and worsted!
It's the final day to take advantage of our extended Black Friday weekend special gift!
For all SOS members, enjoy a $25 credit to put towards any pattern downloads from the SweetGeorgia online shop! With a selection of knit, crochet or weaving patterns to choose from, inspire your next project plans with these pattern savings (such as Ruth's @redearthdesignstuio beautiful Fireside Lace Set shown here!).
The code for the credit can be found at the SOS Resources page (direct link in IG bio), and is only available to redeem until the end of today, November 29th!
We're celebrating Black Friday weekend at the School of SweetGeorgia with a special gift for all SOS members. From now until the end of November 29th, enjoy a $25 credit to put towards any pattern downloads from the SweetGeorgia online shop!
Whether you’re interested in knit, crochet or weaving patterns to compliment the courses you’re working on at the School, we hope they bring you new projects ideas and further fibre arts learning enjoyment. The code for the discount can be found at the resources page — direct link in bio »
Not yet an SOS member and interested in joining? Learn more about the different membership plans available and join us today — we hope to see you there!
shown here:
Tabetha Hedrick's @tabismiles Subtle Glitter shawl
#schoolofsweetgeorgia #soscommunity #blackfriday #knitting #knittingpattern #sosknitting
The Craft Revival is Sunday, November 27 from 10 am to 4 pm. Makes by Momma Bakes will be located at the Red Lion Smokehouse. Come on out and check out her high quality winter hats. Featured here are variations on the Hudson Bay design.#makesbymommabakes #craftrevivaltbay #sosknitting
Luxury Hats.
These three beauties are made using Malabrigo Rasta, a 100% Uruguayan Merino Wool. Every hat made with this wool is a one of a kind design because of the dying process.
If you are looking for a unique, soft, squishy hat that you can wear for many years, one of these luxury hats may be for you. Contact me for details, please.
#makesbymommabakes #malabrigorasta #aspenleafdesign #sosknitting #craftrevivaltbay
My show schedule for the season has been finalized! Check out Makes by Mommabakes at the following venues:
🧶Sunday, October 30 (10 am to 4 pm)
HARVEST CRAFT MARKET
Location – Thunder Bay
55 Plus Centre: 700 River St.
Craft Room 1
🧶Saturday, November 19 (11 am to 3 pm)
NIPIGON COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR
Location – Nipigon
TBA: Nipigon Legion OR Community Centre
🧶Sunday, November 27 (10 am to 4 pm)
HOLIDAY 2022 CRAFT REVIVAL
Location – Thunder Bay Waterfront
Exact location TBA
🧶Saturday, December 3 (1 pm to 4pm)
RED ROCK COMMUNITY CRAFT SHOW
Location – Red Rock Recreation Centre
#makesbymommabakes #mbymknitwear #sosknitting #craftshowsthunderbay #craftshows
For SOS makers taking part in the the fun of Socktober, the Spinning Study Group, or for anyone new who joined us during our Spinning Summit, we have some new tutorials for you to discover at the SOS site. These spinning and knitting tips and techniques are great to bookmark and quickly reference while working through your fibre arts projects.
For Socktober knitters, Tabetha's @tabismiles new Faux Circular Gauge Swatch tutorial will help you save both some yarn and time (plus help with making sure those new handknit socks fit) when knitting a gauge swatch for your next sock project. Find the video over at our SOS tutorials page!
Do you you love knitting socks and are ready to adjust the fit and feel of your finished project? Perhaps you’re ready to up your game a bit in your next handknit pair? Tabetha will knock your socks off at our new SOS course for knitters Learn to Knit Heel & Toe Variations for Top Down Socks taught by Tabetha Hedrick @tabismiles!
In this workshop you’ll learn how to knit four heel flap variations and four toe variations, going over the construction techniques for each one. You will find thorough instructions on how to incorporate the heel into your own sock stitch count in the course workbook, and it’ll have a bit of math (very little) so you can plug in your own stitch counts for a perfectly custom fit.
Learn more at the new Knit Heel & Toe Variation course now live at the School. Direct link is over in our bio »
Patterns Included with the Course:
- Little Basic Cardi Worsted Weight PDF
- Little Basic Cardi DK Weight PDF
- Little Basic Cardi Fingering Weight PDF
Reminder that SOS All-Access Members enjoy 15% off at the SweetGeorgia online shop. Find the discount code at: https://www.schoolofsweetgeorgia.com/sweetgeorgia-discount/
Module 1: Fundamentals
Module 2: Shaping
- Download the Module 2 PDF Workbook here »
- Download the Module 2 Full Video Transcripts here »
- Download the English Tailor Shoulder Modification Worksheet here »
Module 3: Finishing
Course Content
About Instructor
Course Includes
- 16 Lessons
