{"product_id":"knit-your-first-sweater-ramona-cardigan-september-2026","title":"Knit Your First Sweater (\"Ramona Cardigan\") – September 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnit Your First Sweater (“Ramona Cardigan\" by Elizabeth Smith)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeacher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Carol Ullmann\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCost\u003c\/strong\u003e: $195\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mondays, September 28, October 12 \u0026amp; 26, November 9 \u0026amp; 16, 6:00–8:00pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e: 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/strong\u003e: Participants should be comfortable with the knit and purl stitch, any standard cast-on, and the standard bind-off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHomework\u003c\/strong\u003e: You’ll need to knit a swatch ahead of time. Detailed instructions will be provided when you register.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMin\/max number of participants\u003c\/strong\u003e: 4\/8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials to bring along\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e775–1510 yards aran or bulky weight yarn, purchased from Spun (we suggestwe suggest \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spunannarbor.com\/products\/cascade-220-superwash-grande\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCascade 220 Superwash Grande\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spunannarbor.com\/products\/ultraalpacachunky\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBerroco Ultra Alpaca Chunky\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spunannarbor.com\/products\/remix-chunky\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBerroco Remix Chunky\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32\" US8 and US9 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spunannarbor.com\/collections\/fixed-circular-knitting-needles-1\"\u003ecircular needles\u003c\/a\u003e (or size needed to achieve gauge)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUS9 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spunannarbor.com\/collections\/double-point-knitting-needles-1\"\u003edouble-pointed needles\u003c\/a\u003e (or you can use your 32” circular needle for magic loop)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spunannarbor.com\/collections\/stitch-markers-holders-stoppers\"\u003estitch markers\u003c\/a\u003e (both ring and locking types)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spunannarbor.com\/products\/chibimini\"\u003etapestry needle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spunannarbor.com\/collections\/scissors-snips\"\u003escissors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003escrap yarn or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spunannarbor.com\/products\/purl-strings-sweater-pack\"\u003ePurl Strings\u003c\/a\u003e to hold sleeve stitches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7 or 8 buttons (depending on size), approximately 7\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea digital or printed copy of the “Ramona Cardigan” pattern by Elizabeth Smith, available to purchase and download \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/ramona-cardigan\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Spun","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54454317482197,"sku":"8852716","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/8133\/9605\/files\/RamonaCardigan.jpg?v=1763562174","url":"https:\/\/spunannarbor.com\/products\/knit-your-first-sweater-ramona-cardigan-september-2026","provider":"Spun","version":"1.0","type":"link"}