Set-in Sleeve Perfection

Do you hesitate to knit sweaters with set in sleeves? Have you struggled with them in the past?
Master Set in Sleeves
Get focused on sleeves! Here's what to expect:

  • Using the included Knit it Now Practice Pattern you will knit a sample armhole and sleeve
  • You will explore different shaping methods to perfect your knitting
  • You will learn multiple techniques for setting in the sleeves to the armhole
  • We will explore knitting and joining sleeves from the top down.
After all that practice, you will no longer hesitate to knit sweaters with set in sleeves AND you'll knit sweaters that you can be proud to wear.

How does this work?
  • Watch the How-To video on each topic
  • Spend time working the exercise for the topic
  • Invest at least 30 minutes of knitting time each day to learn/practice new techniques
  • Take notes as you practice
  • Take photos and share your success
  • The course and pattern are yours to keep. Use them as many times as you like.

What do you need to know?
  • Knitting and measuring swatches to determine YOUR gauge
  • Cast on, Bind off
  • Use the hold setting for short row shaping
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Course Outline

  • Welcome ! Start Here
  • Lesson 1: New to Knit it Now Courses?
  • Lesson 2: Swatching is NOT Optional!
  • Lesson 3: Knit Your Swatch
  • Lesson 4: Today's Challenge: Your Swatch
  • Lesson 5: Create your Practice Sleeve Pattern
  • Lesson 6: View Your Pattern
  • Lesson 7: Does your Pattern look "wonky"? Tips for understanding sleeve construction
  • Share your progress!
  • Shared Gallery | Swatches
  • Lesson 1: Shaping Options
  • Lesson 2: Watch as we knit our practice armholes
  • Lesson 3: Your turn ... Get Knitting!
  • Lesson 4: Join the Shoulders
  • Lesson 5: Today's Challenge: Your Armhole and Shoulder
  • Lesson 6: Technique | Basic Short Row Shaping
  • Lesson 7: Favorite Bind off
  • Share your progress!
  • Shared Gallery | Armholes
  • Lesson 1: Watch as we knit our sleeves
  • Lesson 2: Explore Shaping Options
  • No Joggies!
  • Lesson 3: Today's Challenge: Knit your Practice Sleeve(s)
  • Share your progress!
  • Shared Gallery | Sleeves
  • Lesson 1: Set in sleeve perfection
  • Lesson 2: Seaming Tips
  • Lesson 3: Today's Challenge: Set in your Sleeve
  • Share your progress!
  • Shared Gallery | Sleeves Seaming
  • Lesson 1: Top Down Sleeves
  • Lesson 2: Try Top Down and Judge for Yourself
  • Share your progress!
  • Shared Gallery | Top Down
  • The Mechanics
  • Chart your changes - Pencil and Paper
  • Chart your changes with Math Part 1
  • Chart your changes with Math Part 2
  • Practice
Purchase This Course
Price: $49.95
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Premium Member: Unlock all Knit it Now Courses
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