Learn to machine knit your own jumper and master essential garment construction techniques with this comprehensive online workshop.
Perfect for beginner-to-intermediate knitters, this course focuses on creating professional-looking garments on a domestic knitting machine, complete with a downloadable pattern for a classic crew neck jumper with drop sleeves.
This online machine knitting course takes you step-by-step through all the skills needed to knit and construct a jumper (and apply them to other machine knitted garments):
Tension & Knit Maths: Learn how to take accurate tension swatches, calculate measurements "knit maths", and record them into reusable knitting machine garment patterns.
Rib & Trim Techniques: Instructions for using the ribber for cuffs, or mock rib methods for machines without a ribber, ensuring polished finishes for every garment.
Necklines & Shaping: Gain insight into different neckline styles, instructions and a pattern on how to knit a crew neck, partial knit (short row) shaping, shoulder and neck shaping, and garment construction strategies.
Jumper Construction: Step-by-step guidance for linking pieces on the machine, neck trims, and optional hand-linking techniques for those without a ribber attachment or linker. Learn the latch tool cast-off and how to create neat seams and joins.
Garment Design Principles: Tips for adapting the techniques to other garments, giving you confidence to design beyond this project.
Full recording of a live Zoom workshop covering knit techniques, construction, knit maths, and inspirational examples of neckline variations.
Pre-recorded video modules with commentary, allowing you to learn at your own pace.
Written instructions and pattern notes for easy reference.
Running time: approximately 2 hours per session, two sessions in total.
Beginner-to-intermediate machine knitters who have completed a beginner machine knitting workshop or equivalent experience. Basic understanding of machine knitting and tools is essential.
Anyone looking to expand their knowledge of garment construction, shaping, and professional finishing techniques.
Demonstrated on Brother KH890 and KR850 ribber.
Techniques are transferable to most domestic knitting machines — please have your machine manual on hand as some settings may differ.
This course not only teaches you how to knit a jumper, but also equips you with a foundation for creating any machine-knit garment. The combination of video instruction, written notes, and downloadable pattern ensures you can revisit techniques as often as needed. Build your confidence, improve your machine knitting skills, and create garments you’ll be proud to wear or gift.
Here are the recordings of the live zoom workshop