Specialization in crochet garments

Fantasy stitch: seed stitch

It's time to take it to the next level. To do this, I'll explain how to combine two basic stitches: single crochet and double crochet. This combination will help you create a new fancy stitch: moss stitch. You'll use this fancy stitch to make your cardigan.

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Mood board

In this lesson, I'll show you how to create a mood board, a fundamental tool when creating. I'll tell you what inspires me and, in particular, what inspired me to create the final project for this course.

You'll learn how to sketch the cardigan, and I'll explain its shape. I'll also tell you which stitches you'll knit for each piece. You'll learn how to take your body measurements to knit the cardigan in your size.

Sketch and measurements

Crochet and join the back and front 1

Now you'll apply all the stitches you've learned in this course! I'll teach you how to join two fancy stitches easily and simply to form a single texture. You'll apply this texture to the back and front of the cardigan.

Crochet and join the back and front 2

I will continue by showing you how to knit the back and front of your cardigan.

In this lesson, I'll teach you how to knit the sleeves of your cardigan.

Crochet the sleeves

Join the sleeve and crochet the cuffs

Now you will learn how to assemble the sleeves, and I will also teach you how to knit the cuffs.

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Crochet the hem and waist

You'll see how to knit a combination of slip stitch and half double crochet to finish the front and waistband. It's a similar process to the one I taught you earlier for making the cuffs. By the end of this lesson, you'll be able to see what the finished cardigan looks like.

To crochet, we need crochet hooks or crochet needles. They come in all colors, shapes, and sizes. With or without handles. Personally, I prefer those with handles because I find the grip is more precise and my hand tires much less. Currently, I prefer to use a specific brand of crochet hook because I've noticed that they're the best for the stitches I've been making lately. All this is because these needles have a slightly sharper point than all the others, and when I work in slip stitch, where the tension tightens the fabric, it is appreciated.

Module 3

Discover how to knit modern garments with Alicia, known as Alimaravillas. Create textures that mimic knitting, design your own patterns, and add color to your pieces with the Colorwork technique and her signature Nordic style.

15 lessons (3h 4m)

Materials and tools

How to grab the needle and and apply the proper tension

With the following video, I intend to convey to you all the important issues to keep in mind, which we sometimes forget because we do them out of habit.

What is a sample

Next, let's learn what a sample is and what it's used for. Every garment starts with a sample. Thanks to it, we'll learn how the fiber we've chosen behaves and we'll be able to perform the necessary calculations to create our pattern. Pay close attention to this lesson because when we learn the basic stitches, we'll be doing a lot of sampling. That is, we'll be creating cute little squares.

How to take our measurements

In this video, I show you how I take my measurements, without any help. Ideally, we'd have someone available to help us, but that's not always the case. Don't forget to grab your dressmaker's tape measure, a very long piece of string of any kind, a notebook, and a pencil. Let's learn how to take our measurements!

Basic Stitches 1

There are two essential steps that are often overlooked and overlooked. They should be your main allies, because the beauty and perfection of your project depend on them. Please take your time to watch these videos because the content I share is worth millions.

Basic Stitches 2 (Part One)

There are three main stitches in crochet : single crochet, half double crochet and double crochet. From them, we'll create the most varied and fun pieces. With just three! With these stitches, we can make amigurumis, which we create in 3D, or even clothing, including murals, quilts, bags, hats, jewelry...

Basic Stitches 2 (Part Two)

As I pointed out in the previous lesson, it's important to know the three fundamental stitches, since the way we distribute these stitches will be crucial to achieving certain effects. These three stitches are: single crochet, half double crochet and double crochet. Believe me, you'll end up loving them and enjoying them for millions of moments in your life. I promise we'll master them!

Don't be afraid to experiment with your needle. Some of the best things we've ever done started with a mistake. So, watch all the parts that make up a stitch in the video I've prepared for you and discover the endless textures we can achieve.

Anatomy of the Stitch

Textures that mimic the two needles

We've already learned the basic stitches. However, how we use these stitches, how we arrange them in our pattern, and the math we use are essential to achieving very different effects than what we're used to in the world of

How to address the theory and turn it into practice

When faced with a designer's pattern, we must know how to follow it and, sometimes, read graphics. In this lesson I'm going to show you what they typically reflect and how we'll follow them. It's very important that you download the Hygge Sweater we'll be using in this course so that together we can build on it and create the different variations that will help us create our favorite sweaters, T-shirts, or cardigans. And best of all, I'll teach you how to read charts!

Let's start with the easy part: Crocheting the back

Once we're familiar with what a pattern is and how to use it, it's time to start knitting. We'll start by knitting the back of the sweater, which is the easiest, because we'll be knitting a rectangle. It's by distributing the different stitches that the volumes are created and the magic of takes over.

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One or two fronts? That is the question

In this life, decisions are extremely important, and depending on which path we choose, we will find ourselves facing different destinies. For that reason, and because in this art we decide our own paths, it's time to decide what you would like to knit: a cardigan or a sweater? Yes, friends, yes. Two possible designs in one course. In the following video I show you how to knit the front of the sweater, because it is more difficult, but if what you want is to knit a cardigan remember to have your pattern handy and knit the fronts following the instructions from the previous lesson, since what you will create are two basic rectangles.

No Sleeves, No Project - Colorwork, creating worlds of color

A basic pieced sweater usually consists of a back, a front, and two sleeves, which we then sew together. We've knitted both the back and the front(s), so now it's time to really jazz up our sleeves. These are usually exactly the same, and thanks to various modifications we can make, we can give the same pattern different styles. That's why I knitted them using the colorwork technique. is the use of different colors in a single project. Thanks to this technique we can create unique and distinctive pieces that will add a special touch to your creations. You'll break free from monotony while adding complexity to your final project. Are you up for it?

The highlight of a garment you've knitted is when we begin to sew it. I suggest you sit at a table, on the playlist we've created for this course, and channel all your positive energy through your knitting needle. Right now, we're going to learn how to sew perfectly to enhance the result and make the piece incredibly beautiful.

Invisible seams

We're not finished with our project yet. We've yet to finish the best part, which will give our garment that special, high-quality touch. Once we've finished making the edging or collar and tucking in all the loose threads, we can say we've knitted our first or cardigan, or designed our first crochet garment depending on your skill level. Congratulations!

Perfect finishes

In this lesson, I'm going to show you the tools that will become your allies. I'm going to create two lists of materials for you: the first with the materials we'll need for sampling and practicing, and the second with the tools and materials you should always have in your sock bag.

Module 4

Explore the art of stylish sock knitting with Alimaravillas. Learn everything from the basic pattern to custom designs with lettering and phrases. Discover techniques that can be applied to other garments and continue building a unique crochet wardrobe.

15 lessons (2h 34m)

Materials and tools

Structure of a basic sock: view from above

It's very important that you have a general understanding of the structure of a sock. In this lesson, we're going to do a spatial reflection exercise. Put all your senses to work because we're first going to deconstruct it to understand the structure from a plane. That is, we'll approach the knitting in 2D, and then transform it into 3D with a few strategic stitches and a simple invisible seam. Come on, I'll let you in on the secret!

Reading the pattern and choosing a size

Once you've fully understood what a sock looks like in general terms, let's learn how to choose the size and make decisions. We'll apply these to our knitting so we can create pairs of all the colors and textures. Grab your tape measure, paper, and pen, because you'll need them. The process we're going to follow has three stages. Hit "play" on the video; I promise I'll explain it to you so you can easily understand it.

Stitches needed to create a sock 1

In this course, I'll show you how to make socks with your crochet hook using textures that simulate the two needles. Thanks to the combination of these two details, the finished product is perfect, and making the socks is a real joy. Now that we've got a general understanding of what a sock pattern looks like, it's time to explain, one by one, the stitches we'll use in the different patterns. Shall we get started?

Stitches needed to create a sock 2

We continue reviewing the different stitches that we can apply later to knit our sock.

Front of the sock: toe increases and decreases

As you can see in the pattern you created for your sock, we have a front and a back. The front is the front of our sock. In this lesson, I'll show you everything you need to keep in mind when making the front toe. We'll work with what I like to call long and short rows. This way, we'll increase and decrease, and the shape of our stitch will appear.

Back of the sock: increases and decreases of the heel and toe

Once we understand how the toe is created, we must keep in mind that it must also be created at the back of the sock. However, at this back, we will also need to consider the space that will accommodate our heel. We will create this space using volumes; that is, we will play with a sequence of increases and decreases different from those used for the toe. With this play of increases and decreases, a kind of pocket will form within the fabric at the back of the sock, which acts as the heel.

Invisible seam: side and toe

It's time for the magic. I don't know if you can believe it, but we're not even halfway through the course and you can already knit a basic sock. From here to the moon! Get your magic wand in the shape of a sewing needle, your thimble, and cut a very long thread because we're going to become alchemists. Just like the real Kvothe, you're going to transform a flat 2D shape into a 3D one, and we'll do it all by making a beautiful invisible seam so no one will be able to tell where it is. Do you dare to let your power flow?

Customization

I've already taught you everything you need to know to create any type of sock. So far, we've been internalizing the basics so you can now imagine a world full of possibilities. Can you imagine socks with your initials? Or with some cool sayings? Imagine a little bit of everything because in this lesson, anything is possible.

Graphics design

Being able to put our initials on our socks is brilliant, and I truly believe it's an incredible gift for anyone. Can you imagine surprising the whole family this Christmas with such a thoughtful and special gift? Come on, I'll show you how we're going to add our initials to our socks! Go to the additional downloadable resources section and download your grid pattern because you're going to need it.

If the initials were already a success, what about knitting phrases? This course is really cool, and your sock drawer is going to be a hit.

Phrase design

Putting the theory into practice

Now that we have the chosen chart fitted into our pattern, let's start knitting it to see the result. Grab your needle and the yarn colors we'll be using. You might prefer to make mini balls of yarn that you won't need a lot of. Let's get to it!

Refit and lock

From previous courses, I know that one of the biggest fears is not knowing how to adapt a creation we've made. Although the pattern includes sizes from 34 to 43, I'll give you some tips that will help you know where to best increase or decrease rows or stitches to achieve the perfect socks for you. We'll also learn how to block our socks and discuss the benefits of this technique.

Care and creation of your sock drawer

Caring for hand-knitted socks is very important, as their durability depends on it. It's normal for hand-knitted socks to need repairs from time to time, but this is an opportunity to reconnect with ourselves, our knitting past, and our inner knitting self. I'll show you how I enjoy these moments.

Embroidering the socks

Embroidery on wool has become very popular lately, and this technique is the most popular on socks. I encourage you to learn different embroidery techniques and practice them on your hygge socks. Or take it a step further and create something different through colorwork and embroidery. I'll show you how I would embroider something simple, and then you decide.

Module 5

Design and knit a colorful sweater with floral appliqués with María Jesús Labbé, founder of Relmü Tejidos. Learn to creatively combine colors and textures and discover how crochet can become a form of expression and sustainable fashion.

18 lessons (3h 11m)

Introduction to the world of crochet

Let's dive into the world of crochet. What is it? What can we achieve with it? In this lesson, we'll cover all of this and a little more.

Build your story

Now we're going to experiment with a creative process in which you'll create your own journey that will end in a sweater.

Define colors for your sweater

The next step is to define the color scheme you'll use for your project. I'll explain how to find inspiration and find the right colors.

Final design and measurements

In this lesson, I'll show you how to define your final design. Then it's time to take measurements; I'll teach you my technique for taking exact measurements. Let's go!

The materials

In this lesson, I'll show you all the materials we'll need to create the sweater. I'll show you the essentials and the ones you can choose to add your own personal touch.

Practice your points 1

In this lesson, I'll introduce you to the stitches we'll be using to create the sweater. We'll cover the basic stitches and some more advanced ones.

We continue to explore different types of stitches. In this case, I'll teach you how to use the rib stitch. Remember to practice a lot before starting your project.

Practice your points 2

Front, back and armhole 1

Let's knit! It's time to put your ideas down on the yarn. In this lesson, I'll show you how to knit your sweater, from the crossover through the front and back stitches, to the front and the edging to complete your sweater.

Front, back and armhole 2

I continue knitting. Always remember to double-check the measurements so everything turns out as planned.

Front, back and armhole 3

Little by little and step by step, I continue knitting until I finish the pieces of my sweater.

Unions and terminations

Since we've already finished the first step in the previous lesson, now I'll teach you how to join the shoulders and make the crossing and neck finishes.

The sweater is getting closer to its final result. In this lesson, I'll explain how to make the sleeves and variations, and how to attach them to the vest I knitted.

Sleeves and cuffs 1

Once the sleeve is finished, I'll explain how to attach it to the base. Then it's time to work on the cuffs.

Sleeves and cuffs 2

Armed with flowers

We've got the sweater ready, but we just need to add a touch of color. In this lesson, I'll show you how to crochet multicolored flowers.

We're nearing the end of the project! All that's left is to position the flowers and then adhere them to the base.

Flower applications

In this lesson, I'll show you my secret for making your own buttons. This way, you can give your creations an original and unique touch.

Wooden buttons

Other applications of the technique

Now I want to show you how, using the flower technique, you can create many other garments and objects for you and your home.

Responsible marketing

In this lesson, I'd like to share with you what truly motivates me to continue forever with my love for textiles and the rescue of the weaving craft.

Module 6

Create your ideal sweater with Estefa González, founder of Santa Pazienzia. Learn to crochet in the round, seamlessly, and design your own patterns with a professional finish. Dress with style and technique thanks to a completely custom-made project.

16 lessons (2h 22m)

Characteristics of a circular crochet sweater

For a crochet garment to turn out perfectly, you need to know its component parts. We'll do just that in this lesson.

Materials

Next, we'll delve into the types of materials that can be used to weave the final project we'll complete throughout this course.

The importance of the sample

To design a custom crochet garment, it's essential to knit a sample. In this lesson, we'll explore what it is and what it's used for.

How to write down your pattern in a professional way

Now I'm going to show you step by step everything you need to note down to transcribe a pattern professionally.

Stitches for Crocheting in the Round

Ready? In this lesson, I'll give you tips for knitting in the round. It's time to practice basic and advanced crochet stitches!

In this lesson, we'll work on a garment sketch. A simple drawing will help us bring our idea to life.

The sketch

How to take measurements

Next, I'm going to show you how to correctly take measurements to make your garment.

Calculate points according to measurements

We now have the measurements and a sketch of the garment. Now it's time to transform that information into stitches and rows.

Let's get started knitting our project. In this lesson, we'll begin knitting the round yoke.

The yoke

Once the armhole depth is reached, it's time to separate the sleeves. Pay attention to the step-by-step instructions to understand the entire process.

Sleeve separation

Sweater length

After separating the sleeves, we continue knitting the entire length of the project. We'll do this until we reach the desired length, adjusting the width if necessary.

Sleeves

Once we've finished knitting the body of our garment, it's time to knit the sleeves. In this lesson, I'll show you how.

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The neck

The neck of the sweater will be the last thing we knit. I'll show you the different types of necklines we can make and I'll knit the neckline for my project.

Reviewing and modeling the pattern

After finishing the garment, we have to make a clean copy of all our notes and begin drafting the professional pattern.

Testing phase

Before going live, it's time to check your pattern for typos. In this lesson, I'll show you how to test a pattern and what a tester should contribute to your design.

Photographing the garment

After a great design project, it's time to capture the results with some great photographs. Let's get to it!

Module 7

Express your style through color and texture with Laura Carmona, known as SusiMiu. Learn to combine fibers, shades, and stitches to create crochet garments with volume and personality. Transform your wardrobe with unique pieces made by you.

20 lessons (3h 57m)

Influences

Now I'm going to tell you about everything that inspires me in my daily life. I think it's difficult to define all my inspirations, but some of them include the people and beings I have around me, both locally and virtually, and their way of being with me. I'm also greatly inspired by the natural environment I live in and the rooms and their decor. And how could I forget my dogs, Lulú, Lolo, and Alvin, who keep me company all day!

The Materials

To get off to a good start, in this lesson I'm going to talk about the materials every knitter should know. I'll explain in detail everything about crochet hooks and the materials and tools we typically use to knit.

The Basics of Color

In this lesson, I'll explain how choosing the color or colors of your garment influences the final result. I'll also help you find your color identity.

The world of textures and colors is endless. Not only can you combine colors, but you can also add an extra touch to your project by combining different fibers and textures. In this lesson, I'll show you how to combine fibers to create new textures.

Combine Fibers

The Basics

To begin, I'm going to show you how to work the basics of all stitches: the chain stitch and the slip stitch. I guarantee that, no matter what project you knit, you'll always need to use them. They're a staple of every knitter's wardrobe. To continue advancing, I'll also show you three other super-basic crochet stitches: the single crochet, the half-double crochet, and the double crochet. Let's get started!

How to Experiment with the Basics

Now that you know the most basic crochet stitches, it's time to experiment with what you've learned. In this lesson, I'll show you how even the simplest stitches can completely change their appearance simply by changing where you insert the stitches.

Even Berry Knit Texture

Now it's time to try different combinations to create wonderful textures: the even berry stitch is one of them. By learning the slip stitch, the single crochet, and the half double crochet, you'll be able to create this beautiful texture.

Vertical Low Points Texture

The possibilities in the world of crochet are endless. In a project with horizontal stripes, it's also possible to break the rules and introduce a small vertical section that will break all the rules. Let's try it!

Can you imagine what it's like to knit in reverse? In this lesson, I'll show you. It's easier than you think. The resulting texture will create an incredible relief that will stand out above all else in your projects.

Crab Stitch Texture

Openwork Dots Texture

Lace stitches are a great ally for projects with very dense stitches. In this lesson, I'll teach you these stitches, and you'll see how they'll add lightness and a beautiful visual touch to your garment.

Familiarize Yourself with the Pattern

The first step to starting to knit a pattern is to read it and internalize it. I'm going to show you and explain the content and each part of the Berry sweater pattern so you understand it perfectly. I recommend having the pattern in front of you, either printed or digitally, so you can see each part at the same time as me.

Start at the Bottom: Elastics, Front and Back 1

Now, we'll begin knitting the course project. We'll apply everything we've learned so far, starting with the bottom rib. But before starting with the garment itself, I'll show you how to make a swatch measuring 10 x 10 cm. This swatch will be extremely important for any project, as it will help you calculate the stitches for your sweater if you want to use a different material. Next, we'll start knitting the front. Sit back and relax, because we're going to spend many hours knitting together. Let's go!

Start at the Bottom: Elastics, Front and Back 2

Once the elastic and the first row of the front have been knitted, in this lesson I will continue knitting the remaining rows using the different colors I chose for the different sequences.

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Start at the Bottom: Elastics, Front and Back 3

Let's start with row ten of our sweater and work our way through the rest! In this lesson, we'll add the crab stitch and lace stitches. When I'm done with this section, I'll make the back piece, which will be almost exactly the same as the front piece. You'll see how the sweater takes shape!

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Neck Declines 1

Now it's time to start knitting the decreases for the neckline. First, I'll show you how to knit the decreases for the back piece. Let's get started!

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Neck Declines 2

Now that I've finished knitting the decreases and formed the circular neckline, I'll make the final rows for the back of the sweater. Then, I'll explain how to make the decreases for the front, which will be very similar to the back, but with some slight differences.

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Union of Front, Back and Neck

Once you've knitted the two main pieces of your sweater, the front and back, it's time to join them and shape the neckline. I'll show you how to knit the neckline using the same technique used in the vertical single crochet pattern, but in this case, I'll use the slip stitch. I'll also show you how to use the yarn needle to join the last part of the neckline.

We're now in the final stretch of the project! To finish the sweater, I'll show you how I'll knit the sleeves and how I'll add a super-stylish touch to the cuffs. As the final step in this unit, I'll join all the pieces together.

The Sleeves

We're just a few minutes away from finishing our garment, although there are still a few essential steps left. The next step is to join the sleeves to the body. I'll also show you how to use markers to keep the piece in place. I'll also explain how to finish off all the loose ends with a tapestry needle, which will be very useful before joining all the pieces.

Union of the Pieces