Knit My First Sweater with Linda - Advanced Beginner
Learn techniques needed to knit jumpers & tops using a top-down seamless in-the-round method. You'll start to knit a mini sample sweater in class & everything you learn will easily translate to full-sized projects! Workshop level: Advanced Beginner
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Learn the knitting skills needed to make a top-down seamless sweater in the round. In class you'll start knitting a mini sweater as a sample (will fit a one year old when finished) & all the techniques you'll learn will easily translate to full-size top-down garments.
If you've looked at patterns for top-down, seamless sweaters but don't know how to start, this is the class for you!
You will learn:
Before you come to class you will cast on and complete 5 rounds of ribbing (details of your homework are below), In this class you will learn to knit the sweater from the top down in one piece. Along the way the techniques we will cover are:
- Knitting in the round
- Increasing and decreasing
- Ribbing
- Picking up stitches for sleeves
- Knitting sleeves (small circumference knitting)
- Finishing underarms
- Sewing in ends
All these skills may be used when knitting any top down garment project, whether it's a snuggly woollen sweater for winter, or a breezy summer top knitted in cool cotton or linen (such as the lovely Tolsta Tee).
Skill level: This class is perfect for advanced beginners who have already learned to knit and purl, and have mastered the Magic Loop technique - and who want to progress to knitting garments. Experienced knitters who have only ever previously made garments in pieces and would like to try knitting a seamless sweater in the round from the top down will enjoy this class as well.
- You must know how to knit and purl and knit in the round - either the Magic Loop techniquie or using DPNs
Important info for this class
Duration: 3.5 hours
You will need:
- 6.5mm circular needles in two lengths: 40cm and 80cm
- Two balls of Fiddlesticks Peppin 14 yarn
Here's your homework! Before you come to the class:
Using your 6.5mm, 80cm needles (or double pointed needles if you prefer), cast on 40 stitches using a stretchy cast on like the German Twisted Cast on and join for working in the round.
Round 1: [K1,P1] repeat until the end of the round
Round 2: Repeat round 1 four times
This will create 5 rounds of ribbing and should measure approximately 2.5cm from cast on edge.
Leave your work on the needles and bring them with you on the day.
Your teacher: Linda Scocca
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Linda was taught how to knit by her mum when she was eight years old and encouraged by both her Nonna’s to keep her hands busy. Knitting, crochet, embroidery and sewing where all a part of her life from a young age. After a break from crafting Linda came back to it, and knitting in particular, with a vengeance! Shawls, jumpers, cardigans, socks, colourwork, lace, cables, accessories - she wants and does knit all the things! Linda enjoys helping many knitters and crocheters decipher tricky patterns and learn new techniques at our regular Tuesday morning clinic. She has oodles of patience for beginners and is excited to welcome newcomers to our much loved craft.
Terms and conditions
- Full payment is required prior to the start of the class to confirm your spot.
- Minimum numbers - All classes require a minimum of three people in order to go ahead and, depending on the class, a maximum of up to 10. If your class or workshop does not have the minimum number of students, the class will be postponed and you will be notified within three days of the class date if it has been cancelled or changed. We cannot be held liable for travel or any other costs in the event of a cancellation.
- If your class is postponed or cancelled you can use the amount paid to transfer to another event/activity, use as a store credit, or be issued a full refund.
Cancelling a class
- Up to 7 days before the class - you are able to cancel, postpone or swap a class up to 7 days prior to the class date and can receive a full refund.
- 7 days-24 hours before the class - we are able to offer a credit but we cannot guarantee a full refund unless another booking fills your spot.
- Less than 24 hours before the class - no credit or refund available.
Please see our general Classes & Workshops page for FAQ.
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