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

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 Link to Your Ravelry Library

  • 2

    🧶 FULL PATTERN & FAQ

    • 🧶 CORCORAN PATTERN PDF 🧶

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

  • 3

    1️⃣ PART 1 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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

    ZOOM MEET UPS - (FROM LIVE EVENTS ON 6/16 & 6/18/23)

    • Corcoran Meet up (6/16) - pt 1

    • Corcoran Meet up (6/16) - pt 2

    • Corcoran Meet up (6/16) - pt 3

    • Corcoran Meet up (6/18) - pt 1

    • Corcoran Meet up (6/18) - pt 2
  • 8

    PART 2 - 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)
  • 9

    PART 2 - 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
  • 10

    3️⃣ PART 3 - 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

  • 11

    PART 3 - 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

  • 12

    4️⃣ PART 4 - Chapter 1: Sleeves Intro & FAQ

    • IV.1.1 - Sleeves Intro (Video)

    • ❓IV.1.2 - Sleeves & Finishing FAQ - CHECK HERE BEFORE POSTING A QUESTION
  • 13

    PART 4 - 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)
  • 14

    5️⃣ PART 5 - 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

Reviews

5 star rating

The Best Guided Sweater-making Experience Ever!

patricia hicks

I have been knitting for over 55yrs - ever since my Memere taught me when I was a young girl. I have enjoyed many aspects of knitting and have done a few KALs and some international club projects. However, when I was given Patty’s book as a gift f...

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I have been knitting for over 55yrs - ever since my Memere taught me when I was a young girl. I have enjoyed many aspects of knitting and have done a few KALs and some international club projects. However, when I was given Patty’s book as a gift from my mom, I was so impressed and so I explored an online class with Patty through Vogue Live. I was intrigued and explore other options to learn from Patty. The Corcoran sweater class was the first “live” option and it has been absolutely AWESOME!!!! One tip for anyone taking a class from Patty is to trust that she says nothing that is not important to listen to and her instructions on video and in writing are dense - no fluff included!! So, play the videos as many times as needed to “get it”😍 Most importantly, my sweater is gorgeous! It means so much to learn so much AND have the product turn out so beautifully!

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5 star rating

gauge strategies

Dana Bakke

great lessons in the math and reasons behind why gauge is important and how to adjust to suit your knitting style.

great lessons in the math and reasons behind why gauge is important and how to adjust to suit your knitting style.

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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!

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
$29.50