

My Handknit Garment Design Class is custom designed for you! If you want to expand your horizons in the beautiful world of knitwear design get in contact with me today!
This Class provides students with a live step-by-step walk through of Shirley’s Design Process. It is the next best thing to actually having her in the room with you as you plan a design. From showing you how take body measurements to working through all the calculations necessary to either layout a garment or alter parts of commercial patterns, the 12 video lessons are there to guide you. Any part of the lessons can be replayed as often as you like. In addition, you can ask Shirley questions on any concepts that you do not understand There are also other class members that you can have an ongoing dialogue with. It is a perfect companion to her book Knitwear Design Workshop.

This class provides students with a live step-by-step walk through of Shirley’s Design Process. It is the next best thing to actually having her in the room with you as you plan a design. From showing you how take body measurements to working through all the calculations necessary to either layout a garment or alter parts of commercial patterns, the 12 video lessons are there to guide you. Any part of the lessons can be replayed as often as you like. In addition, you can ask Shirley questions on any concepts that you do not understand There are also other class members that you can have an ongoing dialogue with. It is a perfect companion to her book Knitwear Design Workshop. Knitwear Design Workshop includes:
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Lessons on how to design double-tapered, single-tapered, and reverse-tapered garments with sleeves or sleeves caps that fit.
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How to best use a stitch pattern to achieve the perfect look.
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A clearer understanding of commercial pattern instructions.
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Ways to improve your attention to detail with a meaningful test swatch.
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Stronger knowledge of proper body or garment measurements.
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And much more!
Upcoming Events
- Fri, Feb 10New York Marriott MarquisFeb 10, 9:00 AM – Feb 12, 6:00 PMNew York Marriott Marquis, 1535 Broadway, New York, NY 10036, USAFeb 10, 9:00 AM – Feb 12, 6:00 PMNew York Marriott Marquis, 1535 Broadway, New York, NY 10036, USAKnitting LIVE! is a one-of-a-kind, experiential fiber-oriented event. Take inspirational workshops on fit and shaping, pattern reading, lace, socks, and more, spanning crafts including knitting, crochet, dyeing, and more.
- Thu, Dec 08SP OnlineDec 08, 2022, 12:00 AM EST – Mar 25, 2023, 11:59 PM EDTSP Online
- Sat, Oct 01https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82496008262Oct 01, 2022, 7:00 PM EDT – Oct 07, 2022, 10:00 PM EDThttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82496008262
- Fri, Sep 23Charlottetown, PE, CanadaSep 23, 2022, 9:00 AM ADT – Sep 25, 2022, 12:00 PM ADTCharlottetown, PE, Canada
- Sat, Jan 15DAL 6 Kick-Off Group BJan 15, 2022, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ESTDAL 6 Kick-Off Group BJan 15, 2022, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ESTDAL 6 Kick-Off Group BLet's Kick Off 2022 Lisa, Mari, Trudie, Joan, Tracey, and I will be online and ready to welcome you all. There will be 4 Zoom calls taking place on different dates to accommodate participants across multiple time zones. Simply join us at your preferred time slot.
- Fri, Jan 14DAL 6 Kick-Off Group AJan 14, 2022, 9:00 PM – 10:00 PMDAL 6 Kick-Off Group AJan 14, 2022, 9:00 PM – 10:00 PMDAL 6 Kick-Off Group ALet's Kick Off 2022 Lisa, Mari, Trudie, Joan, Tracey, and I will be online and ready to welcome you all. There will be 4 Zoom calls taking place on different dates to accommodate participants across multiple time zones. Simply join us at your preferred time slot.
- Sat, Jan 08DAL 6 Kick-Off Group BJan 08, 2022, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PMDAL 6 Kick-Off Group BJan 08, 2022, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PMDAL 6 Kick-Off Group BLet's Kick Off 2022 Lisa, Mari, Trudie, Joan, Tracey, and I will be online and ready to welcome you all. There will be 4 Zoom calls taking place on different dates to accommodate participants across multiple time zones. Simply join us at your preferred time slot.
- Fri, Jan 07DAL 6 Kick-Off Group AJan 07, 2022, 9:00 PM – 10:00 PMDAL 6 Kick-Off Group AJan 07, 2022, 9:00 PM – 10:00 PMDAL 6 Kick-Off Group ALet's Kick Off 2022 Lisa, Mari, Trudie, Joan, Tracey, and I will be online and ready to welcome you all. There will be 4 Zoom calls taking place on different dates to accommodate participants across multiple time zones. Simply join us at your preferred time slot.
- Thu, Dec 16Online EventDec 16, 2021, 10:30 AM – 12:10 PM ESTOnline Event
- Dec 03, 2021, 6:00 PM ESTDAL 6Our most anticipated global event is finally here! Knitters, welcome to DAL 6. If you have Shirley’s first book, Knitwear Design Workshop, you’ll know all about Shirley Paden’s DAL legacy. Part knitting challenge, part design bootcamp, the stakes have never been higher.
- Wed, Oct 06Online Member EventOct 06, 2021, 7:00 PMOnline Member Event
- Sat, Sep 11Online Member MeetingSep 11, 2021, 1:00 PM EDTOnline Member Meeting
- Wed, Mar 31Virtual Book LaunchMar 31, 2021, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDTVirtual Book Launch