Garment and Pattern Design with Top-Down Crochet

Cast on by getting to know Estefa and how she turned her hobby into a career. She also explains what led her to create Santa Pazienzia, her own brand and community of crochet lovers in over 50 countries, and shares some of her biggest creative influences.

Once you've got yourself in the crochet mindset, take an in-depth look at the garment you're going to make, including the different sections and the materials you need to crochet it.

Next, make a gauge, write down the measurements, and create your pattern with all the essential details.

Discover the proper way to take your own measurements and translate them into stitches and rows to create a rough draft of your sweater. A simple drawing has the power to bring your idea to life.

Now grab your hook and get ready to crochet! Warm up your hands by practicing basic and advanced stitches, then crochet each section of your sweater. Start with the yoke, continue with the body and the sleeves, and finish with the neckline. Estefa shows you her precise method for calculating stitch counts to ensure you make the perfect piece.

Once your design is ready, create a final version of your pattern for future reference so you can recreate your crocheted work of art as many times as you want. To finish the course, learn how to take flattering photos of your creation to share on social media. You now have the perfect sweater and the knowledge to design any garment in a color, size, or style of your choice!