Knitting Level 4: My First Sweater

You have mastered the basics, knit some small projects, and can knit to gauge; so now it’s time to tackle your first sweater!

In this class you will knit a top-down pullover. Students can choose from four patterns, each featuring different techniques. The instructor will guide you through construction, sizing, and simple modifications to make your sweater your own.

Students are required to purchase their own yarn, needles, pattern, and notions. Students get a 15% discount on materials purchased for their class.

For this class, you must also have knit, blocked, and achieved gauge with your swatch before your first class. Please bring your swatch to class. If you are not familiar with the concept of gauge or how it affects fabric, we recommend taking ourswatching workshop first.

Run time

5 sessions x 2 hours. This class runs every other week to allow time to knit your sweater in between sessions.

Project

A top-down pullover. Students must pick one of the recommended patterns.

Skills Taught

• Garment sizing and fit
• Pattern adaptation for best fit

Skills Required

• Cast on and bind off
• Knit and purl
• Knitting to gauge
• Knitting in the round
• Joining a new ball
• Increase and decrease
• Counting stitches
• Following a pattern
• Picking up a dropped stitch

Materials Provided

• Swatching and blocking guide

Patterns

Pick one of the following patterns. Patterns not included and must be purchased through Ravelry prior to the first class.

• Basic V by Minimi Knit Design
• Classic Raglan by Jane Richmond -Ladies orMens
• Daily Ritual Raglan by Park Williams
• Simple Sweater by Tin Can Knits

Students should bring a blocked gauge swatch using the larger needle to their first class. They should have achieved gauge. If not, they will need to try swatching on a different sized needle before class.

Supplies to Purchase

• Correct quantity of heavy worsted-aran weight yarn for your chosen size. Light or bright colours are preferable. Suggested:
  • Berroco Ultra Alpaca, Briggs and Little Tuffy, Estelle Highland Alpaca Worsted Tweed, De Rerum Natura Gilliatt, Drops Air, Drops Nepal, Istex Lettlopi, Malabrigo Rios, Novita 7 Brothers
• Required needles for your pattern
• Locking stitch markers
• Bee-hold cords
• Tapestry needle
• Measuring tape
• Scissors