Knit Your First Sweater

Knit Your First Sweater

Take your knitting to a whole new level by knitting your first sweater by Tin Can Knits Worsted Flax raglan sweater. Students will learn how to read a pattern, swatch, increase, decrease, short rows, purl stitch, and troubleshoot common problems, as well as change colors if desired.

Level:  Intermediate.

Prerequisites: This class is ideally suited for those who are new to sweater knitting. Students should be comfortable with basic techniques such as knitting, purling, casting on, binding off, and knitting in the round. A commitment to knitting outside of class is essential for successfully completing the sweater project. Participants must be 18 years or older.

What you should bring:

Students are eligible for a 15% discount on the yarn required for the class. The recommended yarn is Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok Worsted or The Fibre Co. Cumbria, which can be purchased at the shop. (The cost of the yarn is not included in the class fee.) To give yourself ample time to prepare, please make sure to buy your yarn at least three days before the class begins.

It’s essential to knit a gauge swatch to determine the appropriate needle size. Completing this step before class is fundamental to your progress.

Please gather the following materials for the class:

• Yarn
• Knitting needles in the size determined from your gauge swatch
• Tin Can Knits Worsted Flax Sweater Pattern
• Scissors
• Darning needle
• Stitch markers
• Tape measure
• Pen and paper for note-taking

When:

Four-part class.

Wednesdays, October 8, 22, and 29, and Wednesday, December 10, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

An open office hour will be available, date TBD.

Meet your instructor

Heather La Riviere (she/her) has 20+ years of fiber arts experience and is a lifelong maker. As the Handwork Teacher for Urban Prairie Waldorf until its closing in 2024, she taught 1st through 8th graders how to knit, crochet, hand sew, machine sew, embroider, wet felt, and natural dyeing techniques. Heather graduated from the Waldorf Handwork Educators’ 2-year teacher training program. In her spare time, she is a lead costumer for Hyde Park School of Dance’s beloved Nutcracker. Heather lives in Hyde Park with her family and enjoys year-round open-water swims in Lake Michigan.