A collection of workshops and classes to help you make gorgeous sweaters, cardigans and other garments you'll love to wear from 15+ of your favorite knitting designers.
Knitting garments you'll actually wear takes a whole lot more than picking up some random yarn and knitting needles.
You're getting a lot of things right: you're following a pattern, following a size and might even be doing a swatch.
But... when you cast off, your sweater doesn't look like the pattern pictures and sweater ends up in the back of your closet never to be worn.
YOU FIND YOURSELF ...
Frustrated not knowing how to get started and make a plan for your knit sweater. What yarn and needles do I need for it to come out right? What size do I need to make (and how do I follow that size)?
Scared to commit to a garment. You've made a few small projects and you want to take the plunge but What if you get it wrong and you waisted so much knitting time?
Spending as much time knitting as frogging because you can't figure out the charts and abbreviations in your pattern instructions.
Panicked at the idea of assembling your garment. Knitting the pieces is one thing, assembling them into a sweater that doesn't look like Frankenstein is a whole other story.
Discouraged after making a beautiful sweater, it came out all right, just like the pattern pictures, but it doesn't look or feel right on you, so you'll never wear it.
Overwhelmed by all the talk about gauge, tension, ease and blocking. What do they mean and what do I need to do with this info to finally be able to knit garments I actually want to wear?
There has got to be a better way!
With time, experience, and a whole lot of stitching, undoing and frustration, you’ll surely get there eventually, but
what if you could fast forward and gain 5-10 years knitting experience in just a few days?
HOW AWESOME WOULD IT FEEL TO ...
Know how to pick the right yarn and needle sizes and make a plan for your knit garment project.
Start knitting with the confidence that you're making a garment that fits your style and body.
No longer be intimidated by charts and abbreviated pattern instructions and know exactly what you need to do.
Confidently assemble and put the finishing touches on your garments without dreading it.
Comfortably pick the right size for your garments, knowing they're going to fit you.
Dive into your next garment and try new techniques like cables, colorwork or lace.
THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT YOU'LL EXPERIENCE WITH THE KNIT YOUR WARDROBE SWEATER SERIES
HERE IS WHAT YOU GET:
Instant and ongoing access to 18 workshops
Get access to all these knitting workshops instantly. You’ll also have ongoing access to the content to watch at your own pace and come back to any workshop, so you can apply the techniques, tips & tricks and stitches when you need them for your project.
Q&A Replays
On top of the presentations you get ongoing access to the replays of all the live Q&A sessions with the workshop teachers providing more guidance to help you knit gorgeous garments. These sessions are jam-packed of tips & tricks and practical know-how.
Course Notes
Watching lessons and learning new information is one thing, but putting them into practice is where results come from! For each workshop you will get a written support (either the presentation slides or an ebook of the class material), you can download, print, take notes on and refer to anytime to help you implement what you learned.
HERE'S WHAT OUR LIVE ATTENDEES HAD TO SAY
CHECK OUT THE WORKSHOPS
We have an incredible lineup of knitting designers you'll learn from in the Knit Your Wardrobe Sweater Series.
Libby Jonson - Truly Myrtle
The Art of Adapting: Mastering Pattern Adjustments for Your Wardrobe
Johnny Vasquez - The Yarnist
The Fearless Knitter's guide to making a sweater without a pattern
Jessica Ays - Double the Stitches
Beyond the Symbols: Unraveling the Secrets of Knitting Charts
Jessica - Snickerdoodle Knits
Making Size Adjustments Using Your Actual Gauge
Jill Wolcott - Jill Wolcotts Knits
Automating Bust Darts for Any Garment
Hortense Maskens - Knitting with Chopsticks
Knit Well, Wear Well: Strategies for Extending the Lifespan of Your Handknits
Catalina Ungureanu - ByKaterina Designs
From Closet to Knit: Transforming Your Wardrobe into Handmade Masterpieces
Amanda Saladin - Love Life Yarn
The Fitting Room: A Knitter's Guide to Sweaters that Fit
Katherine Lee - SweaterBabe
Picking Up Stitches
Kristina Virka - Stylish Knitting
Mastering Short Rows in Knitting
Marie Segares - Underground Crafter
Choosing the Best Yarn for Your Garment
Courtney Stowe - Ginger Knots
Anything Goes Cardigan
Megan Nodecker - Pip & Pin
Sweater Construction and Fit
Jeanette Godreau - New Wave Knitting
The Importance of Gauge
Anna & Joanne - Joanne's Web
Cast On and Cast Off Techniques
Jessie - Jessie at Home
Many Ways to Knit in the Round
Arica - Skeinsnsticks Designs
The hows and whys of Blocking
You don't want to miss out on these amazing workshops! Click the button below to grab the Knit Your Wardrobe Sweater Series!
MEET YOUR HOST
Hey! I'm Hortense
My mom taught me to knit, one summer when I was bored on the beach at age 10. From there my love (some would say obsession) of yarn was born and I never stopped stitching.
A few years ago I started to dig into the online world of yarn and discovered so many techniques, constructions and concepts I had never heard about before.
Slowly I started to move away from following patterns until 2018 when I finally launched my blog Knitting with Chopsticks where I share my easy knitting & crochet patterns.
My goal is to break down knitting and crochet so they become simple enough for you to create exactly what you want, the way you want it through my patterns, blog, ebooks, courses, the Stitching Squad and summits.
HERE'S WHAT OUR LIVE ATTENDEES HAD TO SAY
KNIT YOUR WARDROBE SWEATER SERIES - $47
You don't need more stitch tutorials and patterns, you can find these in just a few clicks on Youtube and Pinterest.
But what you can't get that easily is the knowledge and know-how to make a garment you'll actually wear that usually only comes with time and experience.
The Knit Your Wardrobe Summit is all about giving you the skills, knowledge and our expertise, so you can make your dream garment and wear it proudly.
We won't be able to show you how to execute each stitch, each construction and each technique that exists for garments, but my hope is to give you a plan of how to make your choices, enough general garment knowledge and an overview of what exists, so you can tackle your first garment with confidence and Google any specific stitch or technique you'd need.
The Knit Your Wardrobe Summit was created specifically for knitters like you who love knitting and want to knit their own wardrobe.
You just need a little help to take the plunge to cast on your first sweater and know how to ensure it turns into one you'llwear because it fits, it looks good on you and it makes sense with their existing wardrobe habits.
YOU'RE READY TO KNIT YOUR FIRST GARMENTS WITH CONFIDENCE
It's time to stop second guessing yourself, spend hours knitting blindly or stick to the same old knitting hat pattern you know. You're ready to finally make your first sweaters and cardigans you'll actually wear.
Grab your Knit Your Wardrobe Sweater Series access by clicking the button below and learn how to knit your first garments, giving you a 5-10 year knitting experience bump.
YOU'VE GOT QUESTIONS? I'VE GOT YOU COVERED
You don't need any specific materials to follow the workshops.
In most of the workshops, the designer will share her knowledge and expertise to help you make the best choices and plan your knit garments. Therefore, I'd recommend a pen and paper to write down any ideas you have while watching the workshops.
For the more hands-on workshops teaching a specific skill or technique, I recommend having some worsted weight yarn (preferably in a lighter color) and a 4 or 5 mm / US 6 or 8 knitting needles on hand to try out any new technique / skill during the class.
Once you purchase the Knit Your Wardrobe Sweater Series, you keep access to all the presentations and lesson materials forever (aka as long as I'm alive and run my website).
Each class is 20 to 25 minutes followed by a 15-20 minutes Q&A replay.
The Knit Your Wardrobe Sweater Series was designed with less experienced knitters in mind, whether you've been knitting here and there for years or if you just picked up needles for the first time a few days ago, you'll learn A TON about knitting garments through this series.
As long as you know how to cast on and work some basic stitches (stockinette and garter stitch for example), you will learn a lot!
So have many of the designers!
You'll probably already know a lot of what's being shared in the workshops as it has been planned with less experienced knitters in mind, but I would be very surprised you didn't learn anything. I know I did when I organized the live event!
Many attendees also reported knitting for 30-40+ years and still learned a lot from the workshops.
You get access to all the materials instantly upon purchase. You'll get your login details in an email so you can access the member area and enjoy all the videos and lesson notes.
The Knit Your Wardrobe Sweater Series is a collection of workshops and replays based on the Knit YOur Wardrobe Summit 2024. If you purchased the All-Access Pass or Superpack at the time, you will already have access to all this content.
Due to the digital nature of the product and the fact that it contains instant downloads and material from multiple businesses, we are not able to offer refunds for any reason. Please look through all the details before you purchase and email me at hortense@knittingwithchopsticks.com with any questions you have!
No problem! Send me an email hortense@knittingwithchopsticks.com and I'll get back to you within 1-2 business days.
Gain the inspiration, confidence, and skills to knit gorgeous sweaters, cardigans and other garments you'll love to wear.
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