This past weekend I had a great time teaching my Dress Forms and Sweater Design class at A Tangled Skein. Despite the snow we had a really great turnout.

Dress Forms and Sweater Design is one of my favorite classes to teach, for a variety of reasons.  First, it’s completely different than a lot of my other skill-based or project-based classes.  It runs completely different than them, and it’s a refreshing change of pace.

Second, and perhaps even more important to me, is the type of students that like to take the class.  While skill levels vary, most students take this class because they have a genuine curiosity about how knit, crochet, and even sewing work when put on a body.  They are interested in more than just following a pattern.  They are interested in WHY a pattern works the way it does, and want to be able to think critically about their knitting and crochet.  It’s a great attitude.

But my most favorite part about the class?  The way everyone looks halfway through.  About half superhero and half avant-guard runway model.  There’s no way not to laugh when everyone is in that state.

Thanks guys for heading out to Tangled Skein despite the snow.  I look forward to seeing ya’ll again.