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Knitting - adjusting knitwear to fit a fuller bust

5(27 reviews)
Learn how to adjust knitting patterns to actually fit a fuller bust.
10 Students
Online
£28 pp
1hr 30min
Intermediate
Jacki Badger
Next available date:26th April 2024
What happens in this class?

Big-boobed knitters of the world! If you're sick of spending hours and hours on what turns out to be an ill-fitting garment, then this is the workshop for you.

Banish baggy backs. Get rid of the boob tent. Lift your arms with confidence. We're going to learn how to adjust knitting patterns so they've got enough space for your boobs without drowning you everywhere else.

In this 90-minute workshop we'll talk about:

  • Standard size charts, and what they mean for standard fits
  • The key measurements you need to get the right fit for…
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What you will learn
  • How to interpret size charts
  • Different ways of making adjustments
  • How to adjust different top styles
What you will need
  • Just bring yourself.
FAQs
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A competent knitter is someone who can follow a pattern, and has knitted a few garments.

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Latest Reviews
5(27 reviews)
undefined - 30 March 2024
I loved it. I feel like I learned a lot.
MeLinda Dennis - 27 March 2024
Wow, this class was awesome! I learned so much from where to place adjustments to what kinds of patterns work best with different kinds of adjustments. Jacki is patient and so helpful and answered questions I didn’t even know I had! If you have curves that you want to show off and make look great in your knits this class is a great tool.
undefined - 22 March 2024
Jacki was absolutely wonderful at explaining how to adjust patterns, even ones with cables, to enable a better fit. She explained things thoroughly and I found her warm, welcoming and friendly.
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Age Requirement

16

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Your Teacher

Jacki is a knitting teacher and knitwear designer based in Bristol, UK.

She is all about encouraging knitters to try new things; whether that’s colourwork, lace knitting, adjusting knitting patterns to fit better, or anything else. Nothing in knitting is as scary as it looks. Promise.

Jacki's knitting patterns are easy to follow, professionally tech-edited, and thoroughly test knitted, so you know you’re getting a lovely, straightforward knit.

She also teaches knitting workshops, both online, and in-person in Bristol, UK. She is friendly, fuss-free, and all about helping people to increase their knitting confidence…

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Reviews

undefined - 30 March 2024
I loved it. I feel like I learned a lot.
MeLinda Dennis - 27 March 2024
Wow, this class was awesome! I learned so much from where to place adjustments to what kinds of patterns work best with different kinds of adjustments. Jacki is patient and so helpful and answered questions I didn’t even know I had! If you have curves that you want to show off and make look great in your knits this class is a great tool.
undefined - 22 March 2024
Jacki was absolutely wonderful at explaining how to adjust patterns, even ones with cables, to enable a better fit. She explained things thoroughly and I found her warm, welcoming and friendly.
Susan Johnke - 19 March 2024
I've been a knitter for decades and thought I knew a lot about how to adjust for my 'unique' size. I learned SO much and feel more excited than ever to now go and make my knits fit better. Jackie not only taught the concepts of HOW to adjust your knitting but she also explained how that adjustment then looks on your body, including showing examples from her own knitwear. A MUST attend class for any busty knitter!
Laurayne Barber - 22 November 2023
Very informative class. I learned a lot and will be putting this into practice to have better fitting knitwear
Karolin Struck - 25 August 2023
Great course with helpfull visuals and examples. Totally recommend for anyone trying to knit for larger busts!
Hope Love - 22 August 2023
Jackie leveled the workshop instruction to the specific expertise in the room (and we ranged from designer colleagues to intermediate knitter) and her methodology was immediately applicable for me---even on a sweater with a pattern on the front. Much better fits from patterns that used to hang on me. The workshop contained some last pieces of understandings which supported a shift in my final products: I am now knitting sweaters that look like they were handmade for me, not just handmade by me. Craftwear to couture in a few easy hacks. And she explained the technique so clearly that I can also intuit how to apply the same sizing shifts in other categories of build. Worth every penny and minute of my time the workshop required.
Anne Bright - 22 August 2023
This was a great introduction to the idea that knits could be made to fit those of us with larger busts. Explanations were thorough and clear leaving me feeling I could tackle making this work in future! Thank you Jacki.
Rebecca Clow - 26 July 2023
I'm a new knitwear designer and it's important to me that my patterns work for as many bodies as possible. I'm not blessed with a fuller bust, but I learned so much about the common issues that knitting patterns can have for bustier people. There were great examples of how to apply shaping techniques to a host of different garments and a great discussion at the end. I've not put any learnings into practice yet, but knowing I can go back and access the slides in the future is a valuable resource!
Louise Plumridge - 23 July 2023
The fuller bust session gave me some great ideas on how to improve adjustments to patterns and avoid all the guesswork and frogging that I normally do!
Kate McRobbie - 19 July 2023
This is the second workshop i've had with Jacki (first being colourwork), and i've loved and valued both. Jacki provides a class that is structured enough to cover everything that needs covering, but also casual/fluid enough to allow for questions and discussion, all whilst being clear, personable, and funny. This class works for both knitters and designers and I can't wait to start using what i've learnt from her classes! I can't recommend these classes enough, thank you!!
Christina Owen - 30 May 2023
Really great workshop that’s built my confidence in making decisions when it comes to fit. I’ll definitely be using the techniques in the future!
Jodie McKie - 3 May 2023
Brilliant workshop, all made sense! Jacki teaches in such a way you learn so much without even realising! I would highly recommend this workshop to anyone who is chesticularly blessed. Thank you.
Sophie Young - 28 February 2023
I thought the class was informative and clear! Thank you very much for the materials, I'm looking forward to (?!?!) doing the maths for my next project.
Amanda O'Dell - 27 February 2023
I really enjoyed this class. Jackie is a great teacher and I can't wait to put what I've learned into practice!
Stephanie Kestelman - 24 January 2023
Great class! Materials were informative and the instructor was really clear and engaging.
Sarah - 9 October 2022
Absolutely fantastic class, I'm really looking forward to adjusting my knits in future to fit me better, and I feel fully equipped to do so! Couldn't ask for more
Sarah - 3 October 2022
Very informative. I know now what my options are for different kinds of projects. It would have taken me forever to figure this out on my own. I can recommend this course.
Gail - 28 September 2022
I learnt so much from Jacki in this fabulous class. I’ve left feeling confident in how to approach making the modifications I need for better fitting knitwear. Jacki delivers the session in an engaging and relaxed manner whilst making sure we all had a chance to ask any questions. Great class. Looking forward to another class!
Jackie - 25 August 2022
The class was fantastic, really informative and helpful. It's one thing to read a pattern and the instructions for shaping but it doesn't explain what is happening or help you use the ideas elsewhere. Jacki gave clear descriptions and explanations, and did a great job of answering all questions. I now feel confident in studying a pattern and adapting it (or at least having a go) for myself. I will, however, be trying one of Jacki's patterns with the instructions included first.
Marie - 24 June 2022
Excellent, thorough explanations of everything I needed to know. Really glad I signed up for this course, and would recommend to others wanting to learn how to adapt patterns to fit. Thank you!
Basia (brrb.knits) - 22 June 2022
Very informative class with illustrative examples, applicable both for knitters and designers.
Kristy - 21 June 2022
The "knit to fit your tits" workshop was great. I'm working on a sweater now and can't wait to experiment with one of the several options Woolly Badger recommended and taught to us. The class size was perfect. The instruction was clear and informative. I would definitely take another class.
Ellie Sims - 8 April 2022
Fantastic! So much information! So glad the slides and recording will be available afterwards to keep referring back to. Can't wait to start making better fitting knit wear! Thank you!
Sophie // The Knit Purl Girl - 10 February 2022
This was a fantastic session. Jacki was very well prepared and knowledgeable. I learnt a lot and am really excited to incorporate the techniques covered here in my future pattern designs. Thanks Jacki! xxx
Sophie Shanahan-Kluth - 4 February 2022
As always, Jacki was super clear with her explanations and made some really tricky concepts make perfect sense. She had plenty of examples and answered questions clearly. Shame that Sophie cat didn't attend :D
Sarah Rudd - 4 February 2022
Fab class, as ever. Really understand how to do the bust adjustments