Are you ready to learn how to write a hat pattern?
Whether you’d like to knit one-of-a-kind hats for loved ones or bring your hat design ideas to life in published patterns, this seminar will give you the confidence and knowledge needed to write your own patterns and knit stunning hats, caps, beanies, and toppers.
In this seminar, we’ll spend three weeks exploring different hat styles, learning the math required to write hat patterns that will fit, and writing (and knitting!) patterns for hats that are sure to be loved!
The classes will take place on Thursdays, March 20, 27, April 3 from 1:00-2:30 pm EST on Zoom
This seminar is great for knitters who:
✅ Want to create one-of-a-kind hats for loved ones.
✅ Are frustrated trying to find the “right” pattern for the yarn they have or the style they have in mind.
✅ Have an interest in learning the basics of design and pattern writing.
✅ Collect yarn but don't like searching hours for a simple hat pattern to use with your yarn.
What you’ll get:
✅ Weekly live Zoom lessons that will take you through the processes involved in designing hats. The sessions will be recorded and available to registrants for six months.
✅ Downloadable printable templates for three styles of hats.
✅ Weekly assignments and knitting homework (it’s all fun, I promise!).
✅ Dedicated classroom where printable/downloadable materials are available. Patterns can be submitted for review through the classroom.
✅ Feedback and editing on the patterns you write during the seminar.
✅ Downloadable hat size guide.
✅ Three PDF hat patterns to inspire you.
Schedule
Week 1: We’ll cover the basics of gauge, measuring heads, and designing a simple bullseye or spiral style crown. Over the week, you’ll knit your pattern as homework.
Week 2: After a homework show-and-tell, we’ll start designing a geometric/star-shaped crowned hat and begin incorporating some stitch patterns or colorwork designs. Your homework for the week? Knit your hat, of course! Design hats and upload the patterns to our classroom for a math-check, feedback, and critique.
Week 3: We’ll have a show-and-tell of our hats from the previous two weeks, discuss the process of designing hat patterns for sale (including how to size and estimate yardage), and we’ll talk about some fascinating hat styles that are “beyond the beanie”.
Get ready to begin your pattern writing journey from the comfort of your home!
Thursdays, March 20, 27, April 3 from 1:00-2:30 pm EST on Zoom