Course on Good fit in knitting, with Helle Siggerud Sunday, July 5th

Learn how to adapt knitting patterns to your own measurements and achieve a good fit for the garment you knit

Is it a recurring problem that the garment never turns out quite as you envisioned? Where the fit is never quite right, the sleeves a little too long, the sweater a little too short or tight across the bust?

With a little planning and knowledge of how to adapt knitting patterns to fit your body, you will hopefully be both more satisfied – and wear what you make for longer. Because clothes that fit well, we wear more often. In this course, you will learn more about what to consider when adapting knitting patterns to your own measurements. We will go through different shapes, circular yokes vs. raglan and set-in sleeves.

You will receive written course material during the course.

Materials

• Bring something to write with and on
• Measuring tape
• Knitting needles in 2 different sizes, e.g., 3 mm and 4 mm
• Yarn suitable for the needles

About the instructor

Helle Siggerud exchanged a career as a communications advisor for needle and thread. She has published several knitting designs in weekly magazines, as well as 2 knitting books, and was a co-designer in the book project "strikkekraft" which was released in 2024. Her designs are characterized by folklore, feminine folklore and feminine beautiful details. The blog "Helles syskrin" was created in 2010 as a sanctuary for creative antics, while she was still working as a communications advisor. For eight years, she ran the workshop "Helles syskrin," where she specialized in the repair and restoration of national costumes (bunader). With a heart that beats for creativity, sustainability, and craftsmanship, she is an enthusiastic course and lecture instructor.

The course lasts 3 hours. See the program for the schedule.