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- Make the Most of Your CoachingIn Getting Started·January 11, 2022We will host sessions with design coaches twice a month. Please consult the schedule on the Event page of the Members’ section. In general, they are Fridays at 9 pm EST and Saturdays at 12 pm EST on Zoom. Coaching sessions give you the opportunity to receive live support, ask questions on the material, and get into the swing of things. You can submit questions to us before your scheduled call using the Contact Us page. Your question will be answered if you are on the call or replied to - whichever comes first. Please note, that throughout the DAL, it will be your responsibility to submit questions and other project tasks using the submission forms and links we send you. If you’re not sure how to phrase your question, just let us know what aspect you’re having trouble with, and we’ll tackle it together on the call. All members are encouraged to attend these calls as there is always a fruitful discussion and insights to help you move forward with your design process. The group chat section of the Zoom call is always abuzz with discussion and team support. Use it to have your say. Let’s share ideas and inspiration with kindness, patience, and mutual respect. These sessions are our happy place DAL-stars, let’s keep it that way Coaching sessions will be recorded and posted in the resources section. This will only be available until April 30th.21100
- Thank you, for the swatch yarn.In Yarn Selection·February 4, 2022i just wanted to thank you, it is extremely thoughtful of the design coaches and Shirley Paden to give us the swatch yarn. Thank you, Kat2111
- Yarn weights?In Yarn Selection·January 12, 2022I'm starting to think and sketch, and I'm realizing that the weight of the yarn will affect some of my choices. When will we find out what weight we'll be using? Or do we get to choose? Thanks2190
- Welcome!In Getting StartedJanuary 11, 2022Quinn, I’m very confused about how to get started. I opened the form, entered what I could, which is not much, and it tells me it’s incomplete. I can’t do more without swatching, and I can’t swatch without the stitch pattern. Are we supposed to submit an incomplete form? I haven’t uploaded my first sketch yet. Should I upload it and submit the form? There won’t be any information about yarn, needles, gauges, etc.21
- Lace 2 chart / White CapeIn Lovely in Lace·January 15, 2022Please egnore the black dots between 2 purls on Rows 5, 9,13, 27, 29 and 31.1380
- VIP Members’ LoungeIn Getting Started·January 11, 2022This community is for you to engage in. It's a great place to meet other designers, spark conversation or get input from your peers. If you need help using one of our platforms (i.e., Members’ Lounge Submission forms) or want to give us feedback, please submit a support ticket in the Contact Us section. To submit questions for coaching sessions, use the Q&A submission for coaching sessions. Please note that we do not offer DM support. Use the VIP Lounge to: ● Share insights ● Celebrate your DAL 6 milestones ● Ask for support in locating a resource/ tool ● Start a conversation on a DAL topic that you’re interested in ● RSVP to events1389
- DAL6 Update (emailed on 1/11/22)In Classic versus Competition·January 21, 2022DAL 6 Update The format of the DALs has been that we first post the Inspiration garments where the stitch patterns that will be included in the DAL are shown on garments that have been featured in various magazines. Here, as in the last DAL, Included in that first Inspiration post are a few photos of swatches from reputable Stitch Dictionaries that I have not used on published designs, but would like to include in the DAL offerings. That is what has been posted today on the website in Lace, Color, and Cables examples. I have also posted a few swatch photos for the previously featured garments. Hopefully, you will be inspired by what you are seeing and will be helped to think about the pattern(s) that will bring your design idea to life as you prepare to profile and sketch it. Next, I will post the charts. The Submission Form is in both English and Japanese. It cannot be submitted until all the information fields have been completed. As you are filling out the form, if you have to stop, you can save the partially completed document and return to it later. You can do that as many times as necessary. When it is complete “submit” will appear. You can then click on that “submit” tab to upload the form. It can then be printed or saved as a PDF. Shirley1346
- Design SketchIn Planning Your Design·January 17, 2022I am hopeless at drawing remotely lifelike silhouettes, a subject I asked about in the Jan 8 kickoff meeting. A website was suggested in the chat, but I wasn't able to catch it. Can I please get that site suggestion again? I can see my design in my head; I just can't draw it on a body. Schematics I can do with the drawings in KDW as a base.1265
- itching to get started!In PAST EVENTS·January 8, 2022i have design ideas waiting, some for years. both are classic, fitted and cropped feminine silhouettes. '1267
- Sloped Bind OffIn PAST EVENTS·January 17, 2021This is Shirley's response to a question Ashika asked in the WLSP Ravelry group about the Sloped Bind off Technique. Question: I feel grafting and picking up stitches from Sloped BO edge is difficult. I think it tends to get holes. Is there something good tips or techniques? or just practice? Shirley’s Response While the Sloped Bind off Technique eliminates the need for having to seam around jagged edges that can occur when pieces are shaped with the standard Pullover Bind Off method, careful attention is needed to avoid picking up in the gaps (that result from the slipping) when seaming. The situation is that because we are spanning 2 rows with the slipped stitches, we get the stitch elongation and the resulting small gaps below that are the hallmark of slipped edge stitches. If you are unable to clearly see where to pickup or seam without entering the gaps, my recommendation is to run a thin basting thread in a contrasting color through the spaces beneath the slipped stitches. In that way the stitches running directly below that you want to pick up in, or seam in will be easy to see. Another situation that can occur when seaming around the gaps of the elongated slipped stitches can happen when seaming on curves, e.g., seaming the cap of a set-in sleeve to an armhole. If you use the Mattress Stitch seaming technique in combination with the slipped stitches it may be difficult to get your finished seam to look neat. Making sure that you seam below the slipped stitches if you are using Mattress Stitch is very important. My seaming recommendation when using the sloped method with a deep curve is to use the Backstitch seaming technique. You can practice the technique so you will be able to achieve a thin neat seam that will result in a professional finish. A Note on Mattress Stitch vs. Backstitch Seaming Techniques Mattress Stitch seaming is essentially a basting technique that is held in place by the beginning and ending attaching techniques. Backstitch is a true seaming technique. To test this you can use the Mattress Stitch technique to sew two swatches together. If you then remove the figure 8 starting attachment and pull the seaming yarn, you will be able to pull the entire length of yarn out as is the case with temporary basting. Backstitch is a firm seam that can add stability for certain stitch patterns, e.g., lace. It can also provide strong seams for parts of a garment that will endure lots of movement, e.g. caps of sleeves. Both are good seaming methods for hand knits. However, for each project, selecting a seaming method is a part of finishing that should be carefully considered. I always recommend basting your garment together before seaming and observing the drape and hang of each section. In that way you can make the best decision on the proper seaming method to use. References in Knitwear Design Workshop Backstitch Seaming Pages 267 and 270 Mattress Seaming Pages 268-270 Shirley1254
- Cable 4 chart / Red textured JacketIn Cables·January 15, 202211101
- Lace 6 chart/ Red pulloverIn Lovely in Lace·January 15, 2022Lace 6 Red pullover1165
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