{"product_id":"baby-sweater-workshop-gumnut-cardigan-august-2026","title":"Baby Sweater Workshop: \"Gumnut Cardigan\" — August 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBaby Sweater Workshop: “Gumnut Cardigan” by OGE Knitwear Designs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeacher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Karen Lucas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCost\u003c\/strong\u003e: $125\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mondays, August 3, 17 \u0026amp; 31, 6:00–8:00pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e: Did you know that the only difference between baby and adult sweaters is the cuteness? Knitting baby sweaters is a great way to explore garment construction, and this workshop will leave you with plenty of skills and techniques that you can apply to future projects of any size. With Karen's guidance, you’ll explore top-down cardigan construction, simple lace (including lifelines), and buttonholes. You’ll also have the opportunity to try out three different methods of small-diameter knitting when you work the sleeves: using DPNs, the magic loop, and circular \"shortie\" needles, which the instructor will bring to class. The end results: new skills for you and an extremely adorable baby sweater to give or keep!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/strong\u003e: Students should be able to cast on, knit and purl confidently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHomework\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork a swatch with your chosen yarn. Detailed swatching instructions will be provided when you register.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose your preferred size, cast on, and knit four rows, as described in the pattern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease bring your swatch to the first class, along with your printed pattern and a highlighter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMin\/max number of participants\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5\/8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials to bring along:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e411–548 yards DK-weight yarn, purchased from Spun (we suggest \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spunannarbor.com\/collections\/yarn-fiber\/products\/vintagebaby\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBerroco Vintage Baby\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spunannarbor.com\/products\/blue-sky-fibers-organic-cotton-sport\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBlue Sky Fibers Organic Cotton Sport\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spunannarbor.com\/collections\/yarn-fiber\/products\/softyakdk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRowan Softyak DK\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spunannarbor.com\/collections\/yarn-fiber\/products\/rowan-baby-cashsoft-merino\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRowan Baby Cashsoft Merino\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spunannarbor.com\/collections\/fixed-circular-knitting-needles-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCircular knitting needle\u003c\/a\u003e size US4, or size needed to achieve gauge. (You will also need DPNs or a long circular for the sleeves, but you can wait until after you’ve had a chance to try the different methods in class.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStitch markers, both ring style and removable, preferably in multiple colors (the Cocoknits Colorful \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spunannarbor.com\/products\/coloredringstitchmarkerssmall\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRing\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spunannarbor.com\/products\/coloredopeningstitchmarkers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eOpening\u003c\/a\u003e Markers are ideal).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spunannarbor.com\/products\/chibimini\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTapestry needle\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spunannarbor.com\/collections\/tape-measures\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003etape measure\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spunannarbor.com\/collections\/scissors-snips\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003escissors\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA highlighter and a printed copy of the “Gumnut Cardigan” pattern, available to purchase from Ravelry \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/gumnut-cardigan---p144\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Spun","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54081596326101,"sku":"8851673","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/8133\/9605\/files\/gumnutfull.jpg?v=1778965124","url":"https:\/\/spunannarbor.com\/products\/baby-sweater-workshop-gumnut-cardigan-august-2026","provider":"Spun","version":"1.0","type":"link"}