Pattern Details

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Corcoran is a fitted lace top available in 12 sizes! With a variety of 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 all sizes)

Chest: (32, 35, 36 ½, 38) (40 ½, 43 ½, 46 ½, 48) (52 ½, 54, 58, 62 ½)”/(81.5, 89, 92.5, 96.5) (103, 110.5, 118, 122) (133.5, 137, 147.5, 159) 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

(on Patty): 36 ½”/92.5cm. Worn with 3 1/2”/9 cm positive ease over high chest, 1”/2.5 cm positive over full chest. 

(on model): 32”/40.5 cm. Worn with 1”/2.5 cm of positive ease over high chest, 1”/2.5 cm of negative ease over full chest.

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

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

•          Sleeve width & armhole depth

•          Working a different size front and back.

•          Neck width

•          Neck depth

KAL Schedule:

May 14: On sale / Intro pattern videos & tutorials

June 10: FULL PATTERN RELEASE Sweater back videos, sweater modifications & tutorials

June 24: Sweater front videos, sweater modifications & tutorials

July 8: Sleeves & finishing videos, sweater modifications & tutorials

July 23: Grand prizes awarded

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

Introduction

What you'll learn

Course curriculum - Learn at Your Own Pace!

NOTE - this is the list of lessons, not the actual class. If you have already purchased the class, you'll find the class in your dashboard. Open and play from there.

  • 1

    Before We Get Started

    • Welcome to Patty's Education Site

    • General Video Sweater Class FAQ

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

    • How to Add Your Pattern to Your Ravelry Library

  • 2

    🧶 PATTERN INTRO & FAQ - May 14

    • 🧶 CORCORAN PATTERN INTRO PDF 🧶

    • ❓Corcoran Intro FAQ - CHECK HERE BEFORE POSTING A QUESTION

  • 3

    1️⃣ PART 1 (May 14) Chapter 1: Introduction to Corcoran Video Sweater Class

    • I.1 1 Welcome To Corcoran (Video & Text)

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

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

    • I.1.4 Size Quiz
  • 4

    PART 1 (May 14) Chapter 2: Stitch Pattern & Swatching

    • I.2.1: Working the lace & swatching (video & text)

    • I.2.2: Blocking & Measuring Your Swatch (video & text)

    • I.2.3: Tutorial: I Can't Match Stitch Gauge
  • 5

    PART 1 (May 14) Chapter 3: Lace Skills

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

    • I.3.2 - Combination Variations (Basic Skill)

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

    • I.3.4 - Fixing Mistakes in Corcoran Lace

    • I.3.5 - Working Lace Backwards!
  • 6

    2️⃣ PART 2 (June 10) Chapter 1: Sweater Back Intro & FAQ

    • II.1.1 - Sweater Back Intro (Video & Text)

    • ❓II.1.2 - Sweater Back FAQ - CHECK HERE BEFORE POSTING A QUESTION

  • 7

    PART 2 (June 10) Chapter 2: Sweater Back Planning - Tools & Modifications

    • II.2.1 - Pattern reading Tips (Video & Text)

    • II.2.2 - Sweater back mapping (Video & Download)

    • II.2.3 - Sweater Modifications (Download)
  • 8

    PART 2 (June 10) Chapter 3: Working the Back

    • II.3.1: Casting On (Video & YouTube)

    • II.3.2: Increase Evenly Across A Row

    • II.3.3 - Shaping Staying in Pattern

    • II.3.4 - Sloped Bind Off
  • 9

    3️⃣ PART 3 (June 24) Chapter 1 - Sweater Front Intro & FAQ

    • III.1.1 - Front Intro & FAQ (Video & Download)

    • ❓III.1.2 - Front FAQ- CHECK HERE BEFORE POSTING A QUESTION

  • 10

    PART 3 (June 24) Chapter 2 - Sweater Front Planning - Tools & Modifications

    • III.2.1 - Front sweater mapping (Video & Downloads)

    • II.2.2 - Altering Neck Depth

    • III.2.3 - Working Two Different Sizes

  • 11

    4️⃣ PART 4 (July 8) Chapter 1: Sleeves Intro & FAQ

    • IV.1.1 - Sleeves Intro (Video)

    • ❓IV.1.2 - Sleeves & Finishing FAQ - CHECK HERE BEFORE POSTING A QUESTION
  • 12

    PART 4 (July 8) Chapter 2: Sleeve Planning - Tools & Modifications

    • IV.2.1 - Sleeve Mapping (Video & Download)

    • IV.2.2 - Sleeve Modifications

    • IV.2.3 - Sleeve Modifications- Adjust Your Cap if Your Row Gauge is Off (Download)
  • 13

    5️⃣ PART 5 (July 8) Chapter 1 - Finishing

    • V.1.1 - Blocking (Video)

    • V.1.2 - Shoulder Seam

    • V.1.3 - Set in a Sleeve

    • V.1.4 - Picking up Stitches (Video)

    • V.1.5 - Mattress Stitch (Video & YouTube)

    • CONGRATS!!!

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

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!

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.

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
On Sale - $25 (through June 10)