Intarsia Knitwear Design and Creation
A course by Laura Dalgaard , Knitwear Designer
Learn how to knit with multiple colors and combine organic shapes to create custom clothing
Learn how to knit with multiple colors and combine organic shapes to create custom clothing
When you knit your own garments, it helps you develop a better understanding of quality and a greater appreciation of your clothes. Knitwear designer Laura Dalgaard is the founder of her own brand where she sells hand-knitted pieces and knitting patterns. She has also collaborated with brands like Anthropologie, and shares her designs with over 30K followers on Instagram.
In this course, she teaches you how to use the intarsia technique to create wearable art. Learn to combine organic shapes and harmonious color combinations to craft your own personalized sweater. Paint with yarn and bring original knitwear designs to life.
What will you learn in this online course?
19 lessons & 16 downloads
- 99% positive reviews (238)
- 9,474 students
- 19 lessons (3h 25m)
- 16 additional resources (3 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Design and knit your own, custom-made sweater using the intarsia technique.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone with an interest in creating their own bold and colorful knitwear.
Requirements and materials
No previous experience is required.
In terms of materials, you will need a computer, knitting needles, yarn, scissors, wool, measuring tape, and other materials specified by the teacher in this course.
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A course by Laura Dalgaard
Laura Dalgaard is a knitwear designer from Copenhagen, Denmark. She grew up in a family of artists, surrounded by creativity, before going on to study fashion knitwear at the Royal Danish Academy of Art. While studying for her MA, her work began receiving attention and attracting freelance projects that kick started her career.
Since graduating in 2018, Laura has built her own brand where she sells ready-made knitwear, knit kits, and knitwear patterns. She has also collaborated with clients including Anthropologie, The Maritime Museum of Denmark, and the Danish fashion house, Baum und Pferdgarten. She seeks to tell stories through color and composition in her designs, which she shares with over 30K followers on Instagram.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Materials and Knitting Techniques
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Materials
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Cast On and Ribbing
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Stockinette Knitting and Cast Off
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Intarsia 1
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Intarsia 2
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Measuring the Gauge
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U3
Design and Color
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Sketching
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Color and Contrast
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Diagram
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U4
Making the Sweater
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How to Start
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From Ribbing to Armholes 1
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From Ribbing to Armholes 2
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Neckline
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Sewing Everything Together
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How to Pick Up and Decrease Stitches: Neck and Sleeves
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U5
Applications and Care Tips
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Weave in Ends and Steam
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How to Do Small Details with Garter Stitch
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FP
Final project
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Intarsia Knitwear Design and Creation
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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FAQs
Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.
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constanza.abarzua
Curso lleno de ideas y de color me encanta
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perla_vera
Aprecio mucho las explicaciones claras y pausadas. Principiante con el tejido y con este curso me simplifica el aprendizaje.
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ioanasfetcu71
Great course to get you started in Intarsia technique.. thank you!
vulia
absolutely loved it! had some much fun, thank you Laura
procruz
Muy buen curso, disfrute haciendo el Sweater. Muchas gracias Laura Dalgaard, muy buenas y claras tus explicaciones. Felicitaciones.
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