In June, I signed up for Linda Permann's crochet class called Beyond Rectangles. My friend, Sarah, from my knitting group was pregnant and we were going to throw her a baby shower. We wanted to shower her new baby girl with knitted and crocheted gifts. This was the perfect timing for me to take the class.
I have crocheted baby sweaters before, but it was always seamless or in the round in one piece. This class was intriguing to me because I have never made a sweater that was completely pieced together. What better way to try that technique than on a baby sweater? You don't have to invest too much time on it like an adult sweater and it's always guaranteed to fit a baby.
When it came time to block, Linda shows you how to block the pieces to the measurements. The class includes a PDF file of the pattern and schematics, so you can refer to that when you are blocking. Blocking the pieces to the measurements is key for all the pieces to fit together.
I can't stress enough on how detailed the videos are. After the pieces are seamed together, Linda teaches you how to crochet the border around the cardigan and even shows you how she sews on the buttons. I always find buttons a bit of a pain to sew, so I was grateful for Linda's tips.
I had the chance to meet Linda at TNNA this year and we had such a fun time chatting. I told her that I took her class and planned to write about it on my blog because I liked it so much. She generously offered a discount to my blog readers. Thank you so much, Linda! Beyond Rectangles is regularly priced at $39.99 (a bargain if you ask me). Click through this link to register for the class at $29.99. If you have ever wanted to learn how to crochet a baby sweater, I highly recommend this class.
Did I mention that the courses are available to you anytime you want, for as long as you want. Craftsy courses have no scheduled class times, so you can enjoy them entirely on your own schedule. Your access never expires.
11 comments:
This is so cute! I`ve only really done crochet in a line or in a circle... and it took a while for me to get my head around the circle properly.
I love the flower that goes right over the button. Beautiful addition to the showering :)
i'm on craftsy currently taking the class "fit your knits" with stephanie japel. i love that you can get on whenever you want. i have been eyeing this class, too, and might sign up for it since i'm trying to learn to crochet. thanks for blogging about it :D
I'd always been reluctant to crochet any garments that weren't just squares sewn together or a hat. For a long time I could rarely get the edges even on a square! What baby sweaters I *did* make were either a bunch of squares or some sideways type of thing. I might have to look into this because that sweater is too cute!
I have this class set up for myself as well, but I haven't taken it yet -- I hate having less time than I'd like! But your cardigan looks great!!!
Thanks for the kind review Angela--Your sweater turned out so cute!
What a great job you've done on that sweater. And the flower button cover/brooch is just the perfect accent! I love it.
Love the simplicity of this piece! I never thought you could crochet a sweater flat, either.
Adorable! Very few crochet garments I like, but this is sweet as can be.
crocheting beyond blankets and borders is still daunting to me! your sweater is beautifully crafted and i love the option of the flower accessory
That sweater is cute. Cant wait to see Isobel in it!
This looks good - will sign up for it!! Thanks
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