First Sweater Series!
You want to knit a sweater – I know you do... Here’s your chance. Join Annissa for these Saturday late afternoon knit sessions to get that done. This Knit-together is designed for those ready to take a leap, even if you think you can’t. You should be comfortable with the knit and purl stitches, we’ll cover knitting in the round, increasing, decreasing, picking up stitches and basic sweater construction concepts. I promise you will LOVE it! When we work together and support each other we can get your first sweater done – and maybe more – sweaters!
First Sweater Series $50 plus cost of yarn and other supplies. I have reduced the class fee because you are asked to purchase a sweater’s worth of yarn from the Stitch House.
Saturdays September 10, 17, 24 and October 1, 8 (open knit) and October 15 from 4-6pm
Materials Required:
We will all work on the same sweater – Southwood from Galt House of Yarn. This is a free pattern on Ravelry. Feel free to download and print a copy for yourself, but DO NOT read and get overwhelmed... it is an EASY pattern, I promise!
We will make a swatch prior to starting our sweater knitting (swatching is important!). The pattern calls for a US 8 needle for the body. If you are a tight knitter also bring a US 9 for swatching, if a loose knitter bring a US 7 needle. You will also need a needle for the ribbing. This needle is 2 sizes smaller than your main needle. You will also need stitch markers and a sense of humor.
Yarn suggestions:
• Berroco Ultra Wool $13 each
• Malabrigo Rios $16 each
• Plymouth Galway Worsted $11 each
5 Saturdays (and more!)
PRE check –in You’re always welcomeat Social Knitting Sunday, September 4, get a jump start if you’d like
Kick-Off Saturday, September 10 4-6pm Swatch and play with yarns and review pattern, discuss sweater sample Select and purchase yarns and any accessories Map out agenda for next 3 Saturdays and the Sunday in between!
Saturday, September 17 4-6pm Goals – Cast on done and ribbing K1P1 for 1 inch done. Work transition row and plan increases for yoke.
Saturday, September 24 4-6pm Goals – have yoke done to split for body and sleeves. Work onseparating for body and sleeves, start body, review ribbing for bottom of body.
Saturday, October 1 4-6pm Goals – Work on picking up under arm, decreases for sleeves, cuff ribbing review.
Check –in at Social Knitting Sunday evening October 2 4-6pm
Saturday, October 8 4-6pm
*no Annissa, just social knitting for our First Sweater group*
Saturday, October 15 4-6pm Goals – to be done with our sweater! Weave in ends, discuss blocking options Annissa demonstrate blocking with sample
Check –in at Social Knitting Sunday, November 6 4-6pm