Classes Offered by Judy Pascale

Beaded Floral  Paneled Vest

This class features a paneled vest with a no-prestringing beaded floral motif. It incorporates a beaded self-finished edging which is worked while knitting each panel.

This pattern has a unique underarm treatment which is independent of the lengths of the front and back panels permitting infinite options.
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Beaded Scarf

This no pre-stringing class develops a unique fashion accessory-----"THE BEADED SCARF." In addition to viewing completed scarf's modeled in a variety of ways, you will knit critical segments of a mini version of the provided entire patterns.

Beaded Shawlette

This class will be a hands-on workshop to embellish the shapely shawlette through creative pattern work with no "pre-stringing" beads technique. It should impel you to increase your collection of this adaptable wardrobe basic. Class will include full pattern.

Beaded Bag

This class will center on a beaded bag using a "non pre-stringing technique". A petite beaded bag with an over the shoulder strap is comfortable but short enough to be secured by your elbow. This contouring body hugging bag will be beautifully beaded for evening wear or any occasion you wish to make special.

The highlight of the class will introduce an interesting way of adding a base that allows the bag to sit upright. Options such as a strapless bag and use of different closures will be covered in the class.

Shapely Shawlette

This class will be a hands -on workshop on how to achieve shaping for the "Shapely Shawlette". It's perfect petite triangular size and method of shaping makes it versatile for either work or evening.

Vertical Vest with Optional Pleat

In this workshop, you will learn to develop a custom fit pattern for a vertically knitted vest. Phases will include determining measurements while being guided through a design process. You will be provided with an ample selection of stitch patterns and details for implementation. Class culminates with a phase of precise finishing techniques to assure the successful completion of this vest. The back of this vest is shown below the menu bar on the left side of the this page.

Vertical Jacket with Optional Pleat

Learn to knit a garment vertically using textures and suitable stitches that provide drape and eliminate stretching. While developing a personalized reference chart of measurements for your unique size, you can incorporate an optional inverted pleat that provides an interesting flow to your garment.

Poncho with Beaded Flowers

This class will present a versatile poncho that will feature a stitch pattern which will enhance an artistic bead design. Unique fashionable options will be presented.

Beaded Waterfall Wrap

Finishing with Finesse

Discover innovative techniques to vary, customize, and modernize patterns. See how and where to modify instructions to achieve the perfect fit and finish. Learn the best way to finish items even when there are limited or no instructions. Learn finishing variations that give a smoother, sophisticated finish.

Armhole Success

Learn to modify pattern instructions for better fitting armholes and neat shoulder seams. Revise pattern instructions to begin fitted sleeves at the armhole and then work to cuff. The process assures desired sleeve length and avoids the common difficulty of matching armhole shaping with sleeve shaping. Cuff to armhole shaping will also be covered.

Measure, Modify, Knit

Utilize a well-fitting knitted garment from your existing wardrobe to determine the measurements and shaping you want to incorporate into your knitting designs or instructions. Learn how and when to apply special techniques that infuse your exact size and preferences into your future knitting projects.

Suitable Seams

This class will present a variety of techniques to seam together sections of a garment. Emphasis is on producing a smooth nearly invisible transition; a trick accomplished by selecting the most appropriate seaming process to join particular stitch patterns and to determine the precise location to insert the sewing needle for optimum results. Ultimately, the goal is to create the illusion that the garment was created in one continuous piece.

Creative Borders & Bands

This class will present a variety of stitch patterns to enrich your knitted garments. Optional choices when fear of not enough yarn is a concern. Class will culminate with a technique that allows you to knit your band at the same time as the main body.