I almost forgot! I’m teaching a 3-session class at Settlers Farm on a totally customizable top-down raglan sweater. It’s 6-8pm Monday, August 11, 18 & 25. If you can knit stockinette, you can make this sweater (bonus: no seaming!). It’s $45 for three 2-hour sessions, plus advance help picking out yarn if you need it.
These are all top-down raglans (it’s pretty much the only sweater I make anymore). I’ll be making a dress variation for my class project, so that’s an option, too.
Class description:
Ready to graduate from hats and scarves but intimidated by complicated sweater patterns? Then the
top-down raglan is for you! Make an easy sweater to fit anyone, with absolutely no seaming. The
top-down raglan is a flexible recipe that works with virtually any yarn and style. The shaping is easy and the whole thing is completely knit in the round, making it perfect television knitting. The variations are limitless: make it fitted, loose, or maternity; crew neck, relaxed neck, cowl, turtleneck, off the shoulder; long-sleeved, 3/4, short sleeves, no sleeves; sleeves fitted, straight, or belled; pullover or cardigan (cardigans can be worked flat, or round then steeked)–the sky’s the limit! You’ll learn tips for overcoming yarn obstacles and using unique handspun yarn. And you’ll be able to adapt the recipe for any yarn and style you like, for a lifetime of sweater knitting without a pattern or a single seam!
Students must know how to cast on, knit, and cast off. Knowing how to increase and pick up stitches is helpful but can be taught.
Please bring yarn of choice or we can help you choose materials during the hour before the first class
16″ circular needle or dpns in size determined by gauge swatch (or 24″ circular for 2XL+ sizes)
16″ circular needle or dpns in size 2-3 sizes smaller than above for ribbed trim only–others use same size
(or 24″ circular for 2XL+ sizes)
24 or 36″ circular needle in size determined by gauge swatch (or 36 – 40″ needle for 2XL+ sizes)
yarn needle
4 stitch markers, including one in a contrasting color.