Knits That Fit
The step-by-step blueprint for customizing any top-down raglan or circular yoke sweater pattern so you get a perfect fit every time.
Knit a Custom Fit Sweater
Have you ever struggled with selecting the right size or making changes or adjustments to the knitting pattern so your sweater fits you well?
Imagine how it would feel to have someone guiding you as you go through the process of knitting your next sweater–showing you all the possibilities for decoding any knitting pattern and personalizing it to your body shape.
With this on-demand, self-study program, you'll learn how to take any top-down raglan or circular yoke pattern and customize it to fit you perfectly.
You'll Receive
Videos working through each section of your sweater
PDF worksheets for notes, instructions, measurements, and more
Forum to chat with other students
BONUS! 30-day FREE trial for the Inner Circle Membership!
Class Supplies
You'll need to choose a top-down raglan or circular yoke sweater pattern (a list of possible choices is included) and purchase the appropriate yarn and needles for completing the sweater.
Student sweater showcase:
– Maureen
– Sharon
– Terry
– Laura
This workshop is for you if...
You've tried to knit a sweater for yourself but the fit just wasn't right and you're not quite sure what went wrong.
Now picture yourself confidently choosing a pattern, selecting the right size for your body shape, and easily making personalized choices to make the fit just right.
With this on-demand self-study course, you'll discover the skills and confidence you need to choose the right size and make personalized customizations so your sweater fits perfectly.
ONE TIME PURCHASE: $125 USD
or two-monthly payments of $75
Knit on Your Own Schedule
Preliminary Assignments
In this section we'll focus on the basic skills every knitter needs to have for sweater success–yarn selection, swatching, gauge measurements, body measurements, choosing the right size to knit, and even calculating how much yarn you'll need to knit your sweater.
Knitting the Yoke
The yoke of a top-down sweater is the most important part–learn how to choose a base size or combine two sizes for a perfect fit. You'll also discover how to adjust neckline shapes (you could even turn a crewneck into a V-neck!) and add short-row shaping for the neck.
Separating the Body and Sleeves
When it's time to divide the body and sleeves, you've finished the most important part of your sweater but there's still more to discuss–checking your work in progress for a perfect fit and adding bust shaping with short row bust darts.
All About Body Shaping
If you've ever been dissatisfied with the fit of your boxy sweaters, it's time to learn about shaping. In this section you'll discover how to use shaping rates along with your gauge information to add waist and hip shaping to your sweater.
Working on the Sleeves
The end of your custom-fit sweater is almost in sight when you're working on the sleeves. Learn how to pick up stitches so there are no gaps at the underarm and how to use the all-important shaping rate to re-calculate and adjust the sleeve length for a perfect fit.
Finishing (but not the end!)
Proper finishing is an important step for a sweater that is custom fit! Learn how to pick up neckline stitches or work from a provisional cast-on edge to add short row neck shaping. Best of all, you'll be able to apply everything you've learned to all your future sweater projects!
Student sweater showcase:
– Chris
– Lorna
– Sharon
– Hunter
What students have to say:
"Tonia has put together a wonderful course that helped give me the confidence to not only try my first top down raglan sweater but also learn the math that would help customize the fit to suit me. I have learnt so much through her weekly live q&a sessions and appreciate her willingness to answer our questions. I am now not afraid to try new patterns. "
"This course lays out all the information you need to properly create a top down sweater. It taught me the value of swatching, not just gauge measures, but fabric feel and resilience, understanding the impact of yarn types on ease and how to read a pattern to determine if ease is included and if so how much. This course is an excellent learning opportunity for all level knitters"
"As an older woman with a large chest I kept choosing the incorrect size and would end up with sweaters that were too big across my shoulders and armpits. This course taught me how to choose the correct size then make the adjustments for my chest and other areas. I ended up with a great fitting sweater that I am proud to wear."
"This course taught me how to knit a sweater that actually fits my body! Learning how to turn a crew neck into a V-neck was a huge help, and so was learning how to add bust darts and do other increases and decreases to get the best possible fit. I learned so much, and came away with an excellent sweater that I'll love to wear!"
"This course did a good job teaching sweater fit adjustment techniques. I particularly liked the videos that were part of the course demonstrating the knitting of all the sweater parts. I also loved being walked through the calculations for rate of increase/decrease, amount of yarn required, etc. This course was the push I needed to return to sweater knitting after a 10- year hiatus."
– Beth
"This course taught me how to change a high crew neckline to a v-neck, which opens up so many patterns options that I would not consider before. If I can make that big of an adjustment to a pattern, I can do anything! Having so many different ways to alter a basic sweater explained thoroughly has given me confidence to make more hand knit sweaters! (I had never made one before)."
– Nicki
FREE 30-Day Trial for the Inner Circle Membership
Get an inside-look at the private membership - with Knit Nights, Sweater Clinics, workshops, make-alongs, and more! After purchasing the course, you'll find a special link to join the membership with a 30-day FREE trial right in your course dashboard.
Sweater Clinics
A few times each quarter we meet on Zoom to discuss your sweater-knitting questions. As you're working through the class and knitting your sweater, these sessions are your chance to get one-on-one advice about sweater fit. You can also watch the replay archives for even more in-depth sweater knitting knowledge.
Twice-Monthly Knit Nights
Twice a month, members meet in an online Zoom call to chat about various knitting topics, show off their knitting projects, and just relax together.
Quarterly Workshops
Join the members for a new workshop each quarter (or check out the archives for past workshops)! These are live presentations of classes I teach at online and in-person events.
Student sweater showcase:
– Maureen
– Jackie
– Melissa
– Val
After Purchasing:
What's next? You'll get immediate access to your course dashboard with all the modules, videos, and companion workbooks.
You can choose a pattern and yarn and start working through each section of the course at your own pace.
You'll also have access to a private online community to connect with other knitters who are also working on their customized sweaters.
FAQs
Videos are pre-recorded and available in your course dashboard.
Access to a computer, tablet, or smartphone and a reliable internet connection is required.
You'll receive lifetime access to the course and all future updates.
Course fee is non-refundable.
ONE TIME PURCHASE: $125 USD
or two-monthly payments of $75