Crocheted Raglans From The Top Down

With Lily Chin

May 14, 1:00-3:00pm &
May 15, 1:00-3:00pm CDT

Crochet a top-down Raglan seamlessly and explore the benefits of a one-piece project. The try-on-as-you-go approach ensures a good fit — every time.

Class sessions will be recorded and remain accessible online to registered students of the class for 14 days following the event.

Traditionally crochet raglans were worked from the hem to neck in pieces — back, front(s), and sleeves — then sewn together afterwards. Working from the top down, however, means you can crochet the raglan yoke as a single piece to avoid the seaming, and you can try it on as you go.

Lily shows you how to plan and crochet a top-down raglan:
• Learn how to do this using different stitches.
• Chart out the shaping to keep track of where you are at all times.
• Ensure for a perfect fit every time.

You’ll learn lots and come away with a miniature sample or two to whet your appetite.

Special skills or knowledge needed to take this class:
Have made garments before. Have good, basic working knowledge of drafting standard patterns or converting measurements into stitches and rows using gauge. Be comfortable with stitch charts.

Supply List
• Graph paper, 8 or 10 squares to the inch.
• Gauged graph paper, can be found at http://tata-tatao.to/knit/matrix/e-index.html; print one sheet with 16 stitches and 20 rows for single crochet and another with 16 stitches and 8 rows for double crochet.
• Calculator
• Scissors
• Scotch tape
• Several colored pencils and eraser
• Stitch markers
• Smooth, contrasting scrap yarn
• Tapestry needle.
• Worsted- or chunky-weight yarn and appropriate hooks.
Crochet Basics: Notebook, Pen or pencil with eraser, Tape measure