Introduction to Creative Knitting Techniques

A course by Bettaknit , DIY Knitwear Brand

DIY Knitwear Brand. Prato, Italy.
Joined May 2021

Discover fundamental knitting techniques and learn to combine them creatively to make unique garments

97% positive reviews (103)
4,037 students
Audio: Italian
Italian · Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Polish · Dutch

Discover fundamental knitting techniques and learn to combine them creatively to make unique garments

Knitting is a classic art form that can be easily adapted to modern times, it just needs a creative approach. This is exactly what Elisabetta and Barbara set out to do with their DIY knitwear brand, Bettaknit. Stitch together the basic techniques of knitting and crochet to discover a world of creative possibilities and make clothing and accessories with a contemporary style.

In this course, learn the secrets to making your own knitwear, from casting on to the finishing touches, and creating custom designs by mixing different techniques. Combine traditional crafts with fashion and transform your yarn into warm and cozy clothing stitch by stitch.

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What will you learn in this online course?

15 lessons & 19 downloads

Point braids
10 minutes, 33 seconds
The importance of the sample
9 minutes, 57 seconds
Making the poncho 1
17 minutes, 3 seconds
  • 97% positive reviews (103)
  • 4,037 students
  • 15 lessons (2h 21m)
  • 19 additional resources (10 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Available on the app
  • Audio: Italian
  • Italian · Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Polish · Dutch
  • Level: Beginner
  • Unlimited access forever

What is this course's project?

Make a knit poncho that can be easily transformed into a scarf, a blanket, or other accessories.

Projects by course students

Who is this online course for?

Anyone who already knows how to knit or is interested in trying it for the first time.

Requirements and materials

No previous knitting experience required. In terms of materials, you need yarn, knitting needles, a crochet hook, and other materials that are readily available in haberdasheries.


Reviews

4,037 Students
103 Reviews
97% Positive ratings

Bettaknit

A course by Bettaknit

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DIY Knitwear Brand

Barbara and Elisabetta are sisters from Proto and founders of the DIY knitwear brand Bettaknit. The two grew up surrounded by yarn and fashion; their mother and grandmother taught them how to knit and crochet while their father ran his own textile business.

Spurred by this family tradition and their knowledge of the industry, they decided to open their own e-commerce business selling balls of yarn and knitting kits. The aim of Bettaknit is to make knitting an accessible activity for everyone and to reinvent this classic art form with a modern approach.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • Presentation
    • Sources of inspiration
  • U2

    Knitting materials and techniques

    • Materials: the BettaKnit approach
    • Cast on, straight and reverse stitches
    • Stockinette stitch, rib stitch, moss stitch
    • Point braids
  • U3

    Design and production of the garment

    • Template design
    • The importance of the sample
    • Calculation and setting of points
    • Making the poncho 1
    • Making the poncho 2
    • How to get variations
  • U4

    Decorative elements

    • Simple fringes
    • Macrame fringes
    • The tassels
  • FP

    Final project

    • Introduction to basic knitting techniques

What to expect from a Domestika course

  • Learn at your own pace

    Enjoy learning from home without a set schedule and with an easy-to-follow method. You set your own pace.

  • Learn from the best professionals

    Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.

  • Meet expert teachers

    Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.

  • Certificates
    Plus

    If you're a Plus member, get a custom certificate signed by your teacher for every course. Share it on your portfolio, social media, or wherever you like.

  • Get front-row seats

    Videos of the highest quality, so you don't miss a single detail. With unlimited access, you can watch them as many times as you need to perfect your technique.

  • Share knowledge and ideas

    Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.

  • Connect with a global creative community

    The community is home to millions of people from around the world who are curious and passionate about exploring and expressing their creativity.

  • Watch professionally produced courses

    Domestika curates its teacher roster and produces every course in-house to ensure a high-quality online learning experience.


FAQs

Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.

All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.

The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.

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Introduction to Creative Knitting Techniques. Craft course by Bettaknit

Introduction to Creative Knitting Techniques

A course by Bettaknit
DIY Knitwear Brand. Prato, Italy.
Joined May 2021
  • 97% positive reviews (103)
  • 4,037 students