November Membership Meeting November 4, 2025 – Tonia Lyons

Fit to Knit

Measuring Up: Proper Measurements for a Perfect Fit
Instructor: Tonia Lyons
Class Description:
Learn how to take accurate body measurements that will transform the fit of your
knitted garments. We’ll walk through all of the measurements you need for every type of
sweater with a hands-on demonstration of how to take proper measurements. We’ll also
break down different types of sweater constructions and highlight which measurements
matter most for each style. Whether you’re knitting a raglan, a yoke sweater, or a
drop-shoulder sweater, you’ll leave with the confidence to achieve that perfect fit every
time.

DOWNLOAD THE MEASUREMENT WORKSHEET

Student Supply List:
Tape measure
Pen or pencil
Homework:
None

About Tonia Lyons

Tonia Lyons is a Master Hand Knitter, Certified Knitting Instructor, and knitwear designer based in Quebec, Canada. She loves discussing a variety of knitting topics on her YouTube channel, Nerdy Knitting, with the goal of helping knitters find their knitting confidence.

She teaches at local events throughout Canada and the United States – for guilds, shops, and knitting festivals. She also teaches at online events and offers online classes and a variety of video tutorials through her YouTube channel.

Tonia’s designs and articles have been published in a variety of knitting magazines and online publications including Interweave Knits, Cast On, and Knit Now. She’s also designed for both large and small yarn manufacturers like Knit Picks, Biscotte Yarns, and the Brown Sheep Company.

Date
Nov 04 2025
Expired!
Time
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Best Little Retreat Center
7989 Belt Line Rd, Dallas, TX 75248
Organizer
Dallas Hand Knitters Guild
Email contact@dallasknitters.com

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