Knit Skills: Beginner Sweater

Ready to knit your first sweater? This beginner-friendly class uses the Step-by-Step Sweater by 'Handmade by Florence' to guide you through every stage of the process. You'll learn how to choose the right size, read a pattern, knit in the round, shape your garment, and finish your sweater with confidence. If you are ready to tackle your first wearable, this supportive class will help you create a sweater you'll be proud to wear.

• Cost: $200 
• Date: Thursdays, September 10 - October 29 --- 7:00-9:00pm
• Pattern: Step-by-Step sweater by Handmade by Florence

PRE-REQUISITES:

• This is not an absolute beginners class. We will not be teaching knitting fundamentals or basic stitches eg. knit, purl. 

MATERIALS NEEDED:

Materials for this class are not provided. You are welcome to purchase your materials wherever you wish. Any materials purchased for class at Yarn Therapy during class 1 will receive a 10% discount. 

Needles: (It is possible to use the magic loop method to avoid using a 40cm length.)

• 4.5mm circular needles (40cm and 80cm lengths)
• 5.5mm circular needles (40cm and 80cm or 100cm lengths)

Yarn: 

• 738 - 1722 yards (675 - 1575 m)  Aran weight yarn

Class schedule:

1. Introduction. Sweater planning. Cast on.
2. Learn about shaping. Begin yoke.
3. Finish yoke. Place sleeves on hold.
4. Begin body
5. Continue body. Troubleshooting.
6. Learn to pick up sleeves.
7. Continue sleeves.
8. Bind off. Learn about finishing/blocking.