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Class: First Knit Sweater Series

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Olde School Fiber & Craft

Class: First Knit Sweater Series

Sale price $120.00

Only 6 in stock

What You Will Learn

In this class you will learn the basics of a top down raglan sweater including:
Sweater construction basics and terminology
Yoke increases using knit-front-back stitch
Separating sleeve stitches and putting them on hold
Underarm cast-on technique and tips
Italian bind-off
Weaving in ends
How to read a knitting pattern
Measurement references and what they mean

Supplies Included

The class includes 1 hour private lesson + 9 hours of instruction and a printed pattern. Attendees need to provide the materials required for the size sweater they select. These supplies can be purchased in-store before class using a 15% off Class Discount during the private lesson.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a multi-session class with homework assigned between each session. Reservation required. 

  • Saturday, January 17, 10am-1pm: Construction overview + yoke increases
  • Saturday, January 31, 10am-1pm: Separating sleeves + main body set-up
  • Saturday, February 21, 10am-1pm: Bind-off body, pick-up sleeve, weaving in ends

Join instructor Nichole Heady as you embark on the next step of your knitting journey: making your very first sweater.  We will be using the wonderfully detailed Flax DK Sweater pattern from Tin Can Knits, with our recommendation of Kelbourne Woolens Scout yarn in the color of your choice. Once these three classes are completed, you will have solid foundational knowledge of top down raglan sweater construction and be well on your way to completing your very first hand-knit sweater.

This class is intended for the Advanced Beginner having existing knowledge of: longtail cast-on, knit & purl stitches, knitting in the round.

As a registered attendee, you will also get to schedule a private 1-hour lesson with Nichole prior to the first session. Here you will learn how to select your specific size from the pattern (so you make a sweater that fits!), calculate the amount of yarn needed for your size, discuss swatching and review the needles and tools required to complete the project. All supplies purchased during this appointment will receive a 15% discount.

Skills you will learn:

  • Sweater construction basics and terminology
  • Yoke increases using knit-front-back stitch
  • Separating sleeve stitches and putting them on hold
  • Underarm cast-on technique and tips
  • Italian bind-off
  • Weaving in ends
  • How to read a knitting pattern
  • Measurement references and what they mean

Materials:

The class includes 1 hour private lesson + 9 hours of instruction and a printed pattern. Attendees need to provide the materials required for the size sweater they select. These supplies can be purchased in-store before class using a 15% off Class Discount during the private lesson.

Please Note:

  • Please include your email address and phone number when you check out so that we can contact you if needed.
  • This class takes place in person at our store: 18 South Street, Gorham, Maine
  • Please be sure to review our Class Policies.