Stefanie Japel's Knitting Studio
Learn to create sophisticated knits that fit and flatter!
Available Classes
Pre-Registration for Summer Session of Online Classes is now
open.
Classes are designed to run for four weeks of instruction PLUS four additional weeks in which you can review all of the video content and practice what you’ve learned.
July 5: Fit Your Knits 1
July 19: Design Your Own Shawl
August 2: Fit Your Knits 2 (must have taken Fit Your Knits 1 to register) (NEW!)
August 16: Converting Flat Patterns to Circular Knits (NEW!)
Ongoing Self-Guided classes will include:
• Fitted Raglan Shawl Class
• UPcycled Tshirt Yarn Class
• Design Your Own Shawl Class
*Self-guided classes contain the same video and PDF content as regular classes but do not offer live online support. Questions are answered within 24 hours.
Course Descriptions:
Converting Flat Patterns to Circular Knits
Class starts August 16
In this class, you will learn to transform almost any flat pattern to one knit in the round. We will knit small sample sweaters so that you will have hands-on experience and samples to look back on when the class is over.
Class Fee $75
Fit Your Knits 1
Class starts July 5
In this class, you will learn how to examine any printed knitting pattern, knit flat or in the round, whether top down, or bottom up, and determine whether its shaping will work for you. You will learn to add custom shaping, based on your own body measurements (or those of any friend or family member) to any commercial knitting pattern.
This is not a “design your own sweater” class, but you will learn the fundamentals of fit, shaping, taking proper figure measurements, and doing the math that will help you to create knitted garments that actually fit.
Class Fee: $75
Fit Your Knits 2
Class starts August 2
(Must have taken FYK 1 to register)
This class takes what you’ve learned in FYK 1 to the next level. We discuss bust darts, short row shaping, altering necklines, sleeve shaping, and how to choose which garment and neckline shapes are most flattering for your figure. You are also welcome to bring your own special fit questions to be answered in the last weeks of the class.
Class Fee: $75
Design Your Own Shawl Class
Class begins July 19
This class will teach YOU to be the designer!
First, you'll choose your own shawl shape. Either a four-sectioned shawl like "frost diamonds" (in this issue of Knitty) and "Mirth" OR a simpler, two-sectioned (half-square) triangle like many others you've seen online.
Next, you choose one, two, three, or more stitch patterns that work and flow together to create the body of your shawl.
Then, you'll see how to choose a border stitch pattern to tie the whole thing together.
Finally, you'll write your own pattern! (You'll need to find your own testers / tech editors after the pattern is written.)
By the end of the class, you'll have a finished shawl pattern (even if you haven't finished your knitting) that you can share with friends, publish yourself, or even submit to a magazine!
Class Fee: $75
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Self-Guided Fitted Raglan Shawl Class (See video on main page for more information about this project.)
In this class we work together through my Mirth shawl pattern. You will learn to work a garter-stitch insert cast-on, how to read lace charts, and how to use the wrong-side rows of the shawl to recognize and fix errors. Additional topics include: Color theory in knitting, how to join new yarns, how to work a stretchy bind-off, and how to block your projects.
The class will be taught using a combination of pre-recorded video and PDF handouts. There is also a forum, in which you can ask questions at any time and meet others who are working through the same class, but may be at a different point in the material.
You will receive: a PDF copy of the knitting pattern, as well as additional PDF handouts with further explanation and instruction as to how to read lace knitting charts and work lace stitches, how to incorporate lace stitches into raglan - style increases, and more.
Materials: (Feel free to make substitutions!)
Sock Weight Shawl, pictured in colors “Autumn Wine” (2 sk.) and “Rockwell” (1 sk.): 3 skeins Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Sock [80% Superwash Wool, 20% Nylon, 215 yds. / 2 oz.]
DK Weight Shawl, pictured in color “Mirth”: 3 skeins Lorna’s Laces Green Line DK [100% organic merino wool, 145 yds. / 2 oz.]
Worsted Weight Shawl, pictured in colors “Chagrin” (1 sk.) and “Courage” (1 sk.): 2 skeins Lorna’s Laces Green Line Worsted [100% organic merino wool, 210 yds. / 4 oz.]
Needles:
Sock Weight Shawl: US 5 / 3.75mm
DK Weight Shawl: US 7 / 4.5mm
Worsted Weight Shawl: US 10 / 8mm
WEEK 1: Introduction to lace knitting and Lace Chart 1 -- How to read lace charts -- How to cast on a garter stitch insert -- Lace chart 1 row by row video instruction
WEEK 2: Lace Chart 2 and working with color -- Lace chart 2 row by row video instruction -- Color Theory: Which colors work together and why -- How to effectively change from one color to another in this project.
WEEK 3: Lace Chart 3 and Finishing -- Lace chart 3 video instruction -- Finishing and weaving in ends in lace -- Blocking
WEEK 4: Knitting time! Use this week to watch the videos, ask questions, and generally finish up.
Sign up today, start class tomorrow!
Class Fee:
$35
More photos
Self-Guided UP - cycled T-shirt yarn class
In this class you learn to turn any knit fabric (old tshirts, knit fabric yardage, old jersey sheets and more) into yarn. I also show you how to dye your yarn using several different dye products and methods including Low-water immersion dyeing, self-striping yarn, variegated yarn, and large-batch dyeing. (These techniques can be applied to any plant fiber yarn.) Finally, we work through four patterns for using your new yarns.
You will receive: A PDF booklet of four knitting patterns (click on More Photos under the mosaic above to see more examples of class projects,) as well as additional PDF handouts with further explanation and instruction as to how to create yarn from T-shirts, how to dye cotton yarn using natural and commercial dyes, and more.
Week 1 of the class will teach you to turn those old Tshirts, jersey bed sheets, or yardages of Tshirt-type fabric into yarn
Week 2 of the class will be "Dye Class." You'll learn how to use natural dyes like tea and coffee to give your yarn an organic, earthy feel. We'll also see how to use commercial dyes like Rit and Dylon to add gorgeous bright color to the yarn and create special looks.
Week 3 of class will focus on projects for your yarns. Once you've created your t-shirt yarn, you've effectively RE-cycled your t-shirts, but our goal is to UPcycle. I'll give you four patterns (leaf-shaped face cloths, lace wrap, lace triangle scarf, and lace shrug) that will use your new t-shirt yarn to its best advantage. I'll even go one step further and show you how to package your knits into gorgeous gifts that any friend or relative would love to receive.
Week 4 of the class will be time for you to knit your projects and ask any additional questions, watch the videos, and generally finish up.
The class will be taught using a combination of pre-recorded video and PDF handouts. There is also a forum, in which you can ask questions at any time and meet other students who may be at a different point in the class.
Class Fee: $35
Classes are designed to run for four weeks of instruction PLUS four additional weeks in which you can review all of the video content and practice what you’ve learned.
July 5: Fit Your Knits 1
July 19: Design Your Own Shawl
August 2: Fit Your Knits 2 (must have taken Fit Your Knits 1 to register) (NEW!)
August 16: Converting Flat Patterns to Circular Knits (NEW!)
Ongoing Self-Guided classes will include:
• Fitted Raglan Shawl Class
• UPcycled Tshirt Yarn Class
• Design Your Own Shawl Class
*Self-guided classes contain the same video and PDF content as regular classes but do not offer live online support. Questions are answered within 24 hours.
Converting Flat Patterns to Circular Knits
Class starts August 16
In this class, you will learn to transform almost any flat pattern to one knit in the round. We will knit small sample sweaters so that you will have hands-on experience and samples to look back on when the class is over.
Class Fee $75
Fit Your Knits 1
Class starts July 5
In this class, you will learn how to examine any printed knitting pattern, knit flat or in the round, whether top down, or bottom up, and determine whether its shaping will work for you. You will learn to add custom shaping, based on your own body measurements (or those of any friend or family member) to any commercial knitting pattern.
This is not a “design your own sweater” class, but you will learn the fundamentals of fit, shaping, taking proper figure measurements, and doing the math that will help you to create knitted garments that actually fit.
Class Fee: $75
Fit Your Knits 2
Class starts August 2
(Must have taken FYK 1 to register)
This class takes what you’ve learned in FYK 1 to the next level. We discuss bust darts, short row shaping, altering necklines, sleeve shaping, and how to choose which garment and neckline shapes are most flattering for your figure. You are also welcome to bring your own special fit questions to be answered in the last weeks of the class.
Class Fee: $75
Design Your Own Shawl Class
Class begins July 19
This class will teach YOU to be the designer!
First, you'll choose your own shawl shape. Either a four-sectioned shawl like "frost diamonds" (in this issue of Knitty) and "Mirth" OR a simpler, two-sectioned (half-square) triangle like many others you've seen online.
Next, you choose one, two, three, or more stitch patterns that work and flow together to create the body of your shawl.
Then, you'll see how to choose a border stitch pattern to tie the whole thing together.
Finally, you'll write your own pattern! (You'll need to find your own testers / tech editors after the pattern is written.)
By the end of the class, you'll have a finished shawl pattern (even if you haven't finished your knitting) that you can share with friends, publish yourself, or even submit to a magazine!
Class Fee: $75
Self-Guided Fitted Raglan Shawl Class (See video on main page for more information about this project.)
In this class we work together through my Mirth shawl pattern. You will learn to work a garter-stitch insert cast-on, how to read lace charts, and how to use the wrong-side rows of the shawl to recognize and fix errors. Additional topics include: Color theory in knitting, how to join new yarns, how to work a stretchy bind-off, and how to block your projects.
The class will be taught using a combination of pre-recorded video and PDF handouts. There is also a forum, in which you can ask questions at any time and meet others who are working through the same class, but may be at a different point in the material.
You will receive: a PDF copy of the knitting pattern, as well as additional PDF handouts with further explanation and instruction as to how to read lace knitting charts and work lace stitches, how to incorporate lace stitches into raglan - style increases, and more.
Materials: (Feel free to make substitutions!)
Sock Weight Shawl, pictured in colors “Autumn Wine” (2 sk.) and “Rockwell” (1 sk.): 3 skeins Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Sock [80% Superwash Wool, 20% Nylon, 215 yds. / 2 oz.]
DK Weight Shawl, pictured in color “Mirth”: 3 skeins Lorna’s Laces Green Line DK [100% organic merino wool, 145 yds. / 2 oz.]
Worsted Weight Shawl, pictured in colors “Chagrin” (1 sk.) and “Courage” (1 sk.): 2 skeins Lorna’s Laces Green Line Worsted [100% organic merino wool, 210 yds. / 4 oz.]
Needles:
Sock Weight Shawl: US 5 / 3.75mm
DK Weight Shawl: US 7 / 4.5mm
Worsted Weight Shawl: US 10 / 8mm
WEEK 1: Introduction to lace knitting and Lace Chart 1 -- How to read lace charts -- How to cast on a garter stitch insert -- Lace chart 1 row by row video instruction
WEEK 2: Lace Chart 2 and working with color -- Lace chart 2 row by row video instruction -- Color Theory: Which colors work together and why -- How to effectively change from one color to another in this project.
WEEK 3: Lace Chart 3 and Finishing -- Lace chart 3 video instruction -- Finishing and weaving in ends in lace -- Blocking
WEEK 4: Knitting time! Use this week to watch the videos, ask questions, and generally finish up.
Sign up today, start class tomorrow!
Class Fee:
$35
Self-Guided UP - cycled T-shirt yarn class
In this class you learn to turn any knit fabric (old tshirts, knit fabric yardage, old jersey sheets and more) into yarn. I also show you how to dye your yarn using several different dye products and methods including Low-water immersion dyeing, self-striping yarn, variegated yarn, and large-batch dyeing. (These techniques can be applied to any plant fiber yarn.) Finally, we work through four patterns for using your new yarns.
You will receive: A PDF booklet of four knitting patterns (click on More Photos under the mosaic above to see more examples of class projects,) as well as additional PDF handouts with further explanation and instruction as to how to create yarn from T-shirts, how to dye cotton yarn using natural and commercial dyes, and more.
Week 1 of the class will teach you to turn those old Tshirts, jersey bed sheets, or yardages of Tshirt-type fabric into yarn
Week 2 of the class will be "Dye Class." You'll learn how to use natural dyes like tea and coffee to give your yarn an organic, earthy feel. We'll also see how to use commercial dyes like Rit and Dylon to add gorgeous bright color to the yarn and create special looks.
Week 3 of class will focus on projects for your yarns. Once you've created your t-shirt yarn, you've effectively RE-cycled your t-shirts, but our goal is to UPcycle. I'll give you four patterns (leaf-shaped face cloths, lace wrap, lace triangle scarf, and lace shrug) that will use your new t-shirt yarn to its best advantage. I'll even go one step further and show you how to package your knits into gorgeous gifts that any friend or relative would love to receive.
Week 4 of the class will be time for you to knit your projects and ask any additional questions, watch the videos, and generally finish up.
The class will be taught using a combination of pre-recorded video and PDF handouts. There is also a forum, in which you can ask questions at any time and meet other students who may be at a different point in the class.
Class Fee: $35
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