Pattern Details

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LEARN TO CUSTOMIZE YOUR PERFECT YOKE SWEATER

Simone is a bottom-up circular lace top

Two versions (cap sleeve and 3/4 sleeves), available in 12 sizes! With various fit tutorials, you’ll make the perfect sweater for your body shape.

SIZES:

(1, 2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7,8 ) (9, 10, 11, 12)

Finished Measurements (for both styles)

Chest:(31 ¾, 33 ¾, 36, 38 ¼) (40 ½, 42 ¼, 46 ¼, 49 ¼) (53 ¼, 57 ¼, 61 ½, 65 ¾)”/(80.5, 86, 91.5, 97.5) (103, 107.5, 117, 125) (135.5, 145.5, 156, 167) cm.     

Length: (21, 21 ¾, 22 ½, 22 ¾) (23 ¼, 24, 24 ½, 24 ¾) (25 ½, 25 ¾, 26 ½, 27 ½)”/(53.5, 55, 57, 58) (59, 61, 62, 63) (65, 65.5, 67.5, 70) cm.

Tee Shown: 36”/91.5 cm chest (with 0” of ease over full chest, 2” of ease over high chest).

Top Shown: 36”/91.5 cm chest (with 3" of negative ease over full chest, 1” of ease over high chest).

YARN:

Tee:

Green Mountain Spinnery Sylvan Spirit (50% Fine American Wool, 10% Tencel; 180yds/165 m/58g per ball), color Agate (9775) (4, 5, 5, 6) (6, 6, 7, 8) (8, 9, 10, 11) skeins.

Top:

Green Mountain Spinnery Sylvan Spirit (50% Fine American Wool, 10% Tencel; 180yds/165 m/58g per ball), color Turquoise (8224) (6, 6, 7, 7) (8, 8, 9, 10) (11, 11, 12, 13) skeins.

 

Video Class Tutorials Include:

1) With hours of video instruction on everything from cast on, to finishing

2) Knitting how-to documents

3) Sweater modification tutorials on:

•          Gauge differences (stitch and row)

•          Body length

•          Body shape (straight, a-line, double taper)

•          Sleeve length (short, 1/2, 3/4, long)

•          Sleeve width & yoke depth

•          Raglan Shaping

•          Divide changes for larger chests

•          Neck width

Knit Along Schedule


•    March 28: PART ONE Intro pattern videos & tutorials. Size and swatching

•    April 14: PART TWO -FULL PATTERN RELEASE Sweater body & sleeves

•    April 28: PART THREE - Sweater yoke

•    May 12: PART FOUR- Neck modifications & tutorials & Finishing

•    June 2: Grand prizes awarded


•    Randomly drawn participation prizes awarded every other week, the sooner you cast on, the better chances to win!

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Course curriculum

    1. Welcome to Patty's Education Site (required lesson)

    2. General Video Sweater Class FAQ (Required lesson)

    3. Simone Intro

    4. How to Set Up Your Ravelry Project Page (optional, for those on Ravelry)

    5. How to Add Your Pattern Link to Your Ravelry Library

    1. 🧶 SIMONE PDF PATTERN FILES 🧶

    2. ❓Simone Intro FAQ - CHECK HERE BEFORE POSTING A QUESTION

    1. I.1 1 - Welcome To Simone (Video & Text)

    2. I.1.2 - Yarn Properties (Video & Text)

    3. I.1.3 - What Size Shall I Make? (Video & Text)

    4. I.1.3a- What our Preview Knitters Did.

    5. I.1.4 Size Quiz

    1. 1.2.1 - Speed Swatch

    2. I.2.2 - Working the lace & swatching (video & text)

    3. I.2.3 - Blocking & Measuring Your Swatch (video & text)

    4. I.2.4 - Tutorial: I Can't Match Stitch Gauge

    1. I.3.1 - One Move SSK (Basic Skill)

    2. I.3.2 - Combination Variations (Basic Skill)

    3. I.3.3 - Chart Reading Basics (Basic Skill)

    4. I.3.4 - Fixing Mistakes in Lace

    5. I.3.5 - Matching YO

    1. II.1.1 - Sweater Planning Intro (Video & Text)

    2. ❓II.1.2 - Sweater Body & Sleeve FAQ - CHECK HERE BEFORE POSTING A QUESTION

About this course

  • $39.99
  • 58 lessons
  • 6.5 hours of video content

What Students Are Saying About Patty's Classes

  • This was the first video class I did with Patty. It was great, and I love the end product! In this class I learned several new techniques that I still use all the time, such as doing the ssk stitch in a single move, and knitting backward and forward. I loved this class and ended up taking another one later in the year. Thanks for all and for your excellent teaching style. - Elaine Keavney

  • It is extremely hard not to write a book with all that I have learned about knitting a sweater and being able to modify the pattern to my preferences. Patty is a wonderful teacher who really encourages the knitter to try and figure things out on their own . . . but always there with her ever watchful eye. - Mary

  • The videos so far have been incredible. The way I figure it, I’ve already learned enough to feel like the class is a great big bargain. - Elizabeth

What's Included?

A fully written, and charted pattern with a full video sweater class. NEVER EXPIRES! Includes:

  • Hours of video tutorials, as well as sweater modification tutorials for: gauge, sizing, altering length, neck, sleeves, hips, chest - you name it!

  • Ask the teacher discussion boards. I'll be here with you every step of the way. Want to share with other knitters? We also have a community group to share photos and fun.

  • Fully accessible class with subtitles in english (other languages available upon request), large text braille reader ready pattern. Pattern written and charted.

Reviews

4 star rating

I Learned So Much

Pamela Olson

I love the one-step SSK and learning about the yarn-overs. The videos were very instructive. I used the information provided to make the top fit me.

I love the one-step SSK and learning about the yarn-overs. The videos were very instructive. I used the information provided to make the top fit me.

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5 star rating

My first Patty Lyons class, but not my last!

Loralie Thostenson

This was my first experience with an online class with Patty. The videos were very thorough teaching different techniques or aspects of the pattern -- and it was hugely helpful to be able to watch them over again as needed. I especially liked th...

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This was my first experience with an online class with Patty. The videos were very thorough teaching different techniques or aspects of the pattern -- and it was hugely helpful to be able to watch them over again as needed. I especially liked the function to ask questions tied to the specific chapter of the lesson. It was helpful seeing what others were asking, as well as getting Patty's input (very quickly too) on any questions I had.

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5 star rating

Simone Sweater

Sandra Dudgeon

This sweater class makes the project easy for beginners while providing 'extra credit' changes that you can make if you want. The Simone is a great summer top and Patty's class makes it accessible for all skill levels! Highly recommend

This sweater class makes the project easy for beginners while providing 'extra credit' changes that you can make if you want. The Simone is a great summer top and Patty's class makes it accessible for all skill levels! Highly recommend

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5 star rating

Wonderful class

Kathy Swartz

This class wildly exceeded my expectations - and having taken a class from Patty in the past (backwards knitting), my expectations were high. There was so much information and the almost immediate responses from Patty to any questions was amazing...

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This class wildly exceeded my expectations - and having taken a class from Patty in the past (backwards knitting), my expectations were high. There was so much information and the almost immediate responses from Patty to any questions was amazing. She even added material due to a student question. I haven't finished my sweater yet - but that's secondary because I learned so very much. Sweater mapping and making a mini are the biggest things, but there were many others. And, I am sure I will indeed finish the sweater :-)

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5 star rating

Learned so much and created a beautiful sweater that fits me!

Jan Hames

There's nothing so powerful as see then do. From swatching until I found my gauge for a fabric I wanted, to seeing my body objectively and choosing modifications for a perfect fit, to learning dozens of tricks that improved the final product, to p...

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There's nothing so powerful as see then do. From swatching until I found my gauge for a fabric I wanted, to seeing my body objectively and choosing modifications for a perfect fit, to learning dozens of tricks that improved the final product, to personal guidance from Patty through the education platform, this course was incredible. Thank you, Patty, for an outstanding experience. First class, all the way.

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5 star rating

Learned A Lot!

Mary Colton

I have been knitting for just a couple years and Patty's class made me feel confident about venturing to more difficult projects. The best part is learning her "tricks" to make my projects look more professional.¹

I have been knitting for just a couple years and Patty's class made me feel confident about venturing to more difficult projects. The best part is learning her "tricks" to make my projects look more professional.¹

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Instructor

Patty Lyons

PATTY LYONS is a nationally recognized knitting teacher and technique expert who is known for teaching the "why" not just the "how" in her pursuit of training the “mindful knitter”. She specializes in sweater design and sharing her love of the much-maligned subjects of gauge and blocking. Patty designs and knitting skill articles have been published in Vogue Knitting, Interweave Knits, Knit Purl, Knitter's Magazine, Cast On, Knit Style, Creative Knitting, and Twist Collective. Patty also is a regular contributor to Modern Daily Knitting where she writes a knitter’s advice column: "Ask Patty." Patty's designs have also been included in pattern collections from Classic Elite, Noro, Cascade, Tahki Stacy Charles, Sugar Bush and Willow Yarns. Patty has helped thousands of knitters become confident, mindful knitters who take control of their stitches!

Is the class perfect for me?

Yes! If you're ready to learn!

I am often asked to name the "level" of a class. If you can knit, purl, cast on and bind off, know simple increases and decreases AND are willing to learn - YOU CAN DO IT! Don't let arbitrary labels hold you back from knitting the sweater of your dreams. Remember, the course content is yours for LIFE and never expires, so take your time and grow your skills
$39.99