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Knit Your First Sweater (“Ramona Cardigan" by Elizabeth Smith)
Teacher: Carol Ullmann
Cost: $195
When: Tuesdays, January 13 & 27, February 17, March 3 & 10, 6:00–8:00pm
Description: Have you always dreamed of knitting a sweater? It's a milestone many knitters cross at some point. In this class, you'll be guided through the entire process from start to finish. We’ll cover measuring gauge, choosing your fit and size, cast-on and bind-off options, pattern reading, how to track your work on your pattern and in your sweater, finishing techniques, caring for your handknit sweater, and more. By the end of the class, you’ll have a finished sweater and the confidence to knit more garments!
Prerequisites: Participants should be comfortable with the knit and purl stitch, any standard cast-on, and the standard bind-off.
Homework: You’ll need to knit a swatch ahead of time. Detailed instructions will be provided when you register.
Min/max number of participants: 4/8
Materials to bring along:
- 775–1510 yards aran or bulky weight yarn, purchased from Spun (we suggest Fibre Co &Make Aran, Woolfolk Tov Aran, Berroco Vintage Chunky, or Juniper Moon Farm Bud)
- 32" US8 and US9 circular needles (or size needed to achieve gauge)
- US9 double-pointed needles (or you can use yur 32” circular needle for magic loop)
- stitch markers (both ring and locking types)
- tapestry needle
- scissors
- scrap yarn or Purl Strings to hold sleeve stitches
- 7 or 8 buttons (depending on size), approximately 7/8"
- a digital or printed copy of the “Ramona Cardigan” pattern by Elizabeth Smith, available to purchase and download here
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