Step by Step Sweater
The Step by Step Sweater is a great journey into creating an affordable first sweater or expanding your sweater collection. The raglan style is knitted top down and in the round. This is the perfect sweater to wear when you want something casual and a comfortable as a sweatshirt. You will select the style of neckline from two options. You will have a sweater ready to wear when Fall arrives.
Class: Step by Step Sweater by Handmade by Florence.
Skill Level: Beginner to Experienced. It is perfect as a first time sweater knit and for experienced knitters to have a project that can go anywhere with them.
Must Know Beforehand: Casting on, knit and purl stitch.
Class Sessions:
Class One: Measurement of gauge and determination of correct needle size to reach gauge. Determine choice of funnel neck collar or folder collar. You will knit your collar of choice prior to the week two.
Class Two: Setting up of the yoke, explanation of German Short Tow technique and raglan increases. After completion of the second class you will knit the yoke.
Class Three: Dividing the sleeves from the body of the sweater. After completion of the third class, continue with knitting of the body of the sweater.
Instructor: Kay
Supplies Needed:- US #7 16" and 32" circular needle
- US #9 16" and 32" circular needle
- Cotton waste yarn to hold sleeve stitches
- Tapestry needle
- Tape Measure
- Scissors
Yarn Needed:
- Recommended Yarn - Sidar Jewelspun
Homework:
- Purchase yarn.
- Measure the chest circumference of a casual sweater you like the fit of.
- Print and review the pattern - available as a free pattern on Ravelry.
- Complete a gauge swatch using a US #9 needle. (see instructions below).
Directions for Swatch:
- Cast on 30 stitches. Knit 6 rows to form a garter ridge hem.
- Knit body of swatch as follows. Knit the first three and last three stitches in garter stitch (Knit every row giving edging at sides). The middle stitches are stockinette. (Knit one row, purl one row repeat). Complete for four inches. Knit 6 rows to form the top garter ridges.
- Do a dry measure of the swatch for stitches /4 inches and rows / 4 inches.
- Wet block your swatch. Do not stretch the swatch but lay out and pat into shape. Allow to dry thoroughly.
- Do a blocked measure of the swatch for stitches /4 inches and rows / 4 inches.
- Gauge for the sweater is 16 stitches and 20 rows per 4 inches.
Classes with fewer than three students will be canceled 72 hours before the start date, participants will receive a full refund. No refund will be issued for cancel registation 72 hours before class.
Please take a moment to review our Class Polices, regarding cancellations, minimum enrollment etc.
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
| Skill Details: | Must know how to cast on, knit and purl. |
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| Instructor: | Kay Maize |
| Instructor Bio: | I began knitting as a teenager when I was mentored by a master knitter in our church. Over the years, I have had periods where I could fit in the time to knit and others when my family and professional career moved knitting to the side. What I quickly found out was you can be away from your craft for years and miraculously it all returns again. Education was a major part of my professional life and I am so glad to have the opportunity to teach and mentor others in my knitting passion in retirement. I have experienced most types of knitting, and thoroughly enjoy techniques of stranding, cabling, lace, and mosaics. In addition to the technical aspects of knitting, I have so much fun in the color world – helping others to select colors for projects they want to do. My closet is full of sweaters, shawls of various sizes and shapes, ponchos, mittens, and cowls. Knitting is a journey that I love being on. |
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