{"product_id":"knit-your-first-sweater-ramona-pullover-august-2026","title":"Knit Your First Sweater (“Ramona Pullover”) — August 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnit Your First Sweater (“Ramona Pullover” 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: $160\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen\u003c\/strong\u003e: Thursdays, August 6 \u0026amp; 20, September 10 \u0026amp; 24, 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\/10\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials to bring along\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e870–1755 yards aran or bulky weight yarn, purchased from Spun (we suggest \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spunannarbor.com\/products\/ultraalpacachunky\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBerroco Ultra Alpaca Chunky\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spunannarbor.com\/collections\/berroco\/products\/vintagechunky\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBerroco Vintage Chunky\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spunannarbor.com\/collections\/berroco\/products\/remix-chunky\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBerroco Remix Chunky\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24\" and 32\" US10 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spunannarbor.com\/collections\/fixed-circular-knitting-needles-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ecircular needles\u003c\/a\u003e (or size needed to achieve gauge)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16\" and 32\" US9 circular needles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spunannarbor.com\/collections\/stitch-markers-holders-stoppers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003estitch markers\u003c\/a\u003e (both ring and locking types)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spunannarbor.com\/products\/chibimini\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003etapestry needle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spunannarbor.com\/collections\/scissors-snips\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003escissors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003escrap yarn to hold sleeve stitches or a set of Purl Strings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea digital or printed copy of the “Ramona Pullover” pattern by Elizabeth Smith, available to purchase and download \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/ramona-pullover\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Spun","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53978996605141,"sku":"8851257","price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/8133\/9605\/files\/RamonaPullover.jpg?v=1731500443","url":"https:\/\/spunannarbor.com\/products\/knit-your-first-sweater-ramona-pullover-august-2026","provider":"Spun","version":"1.0","type":"link"}