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First Sweater - Felix Pullover(V) - Oct 20, 27 and Nov 3 and 10
$90.00
This class is VIRTUAL via Zoom.
First Sweater Class - Felix Pullover
Date: Sunday evenings October 20, 27 and November 3 and 10
Time: 6:00-7:30 pm Central Time
Instructor: Liz Daly
Cost: $90
Description: Join Liz as she steps you through knitting the Felix Pullover. She will go over correctly knitting a gauge swatch, the information the gauge swatch will tell you, choosing a size, checking your size throughout the process, knitting sleeves and most importantly understanding the pattern.
Knitting a sweater to some might be exciting and to others might cause some fear. Liz will take you through the pattern from beginning to end. This pullover is a classic design with beautiful shoulder details.
- Class 1 - We will go over gauge swatches and how to select a size.
- Class 2 - We will go over the short row shaping (don't panic if you've never done short rows Liz will walk you through them and there's only a few)
- Class 3 - We will go over how to check the size of your sweater
- Class 4 - We will go over sleeves.
Materials: Circular needles to get gauge and worsted/aran/bulky weight yarn enough for your specific size, stitch markers in different colors or 4 different stitch markers. Felix Pullover by Amy Christoffers. Liz is knitting hers using Peace Fleece.
Homework: Knit a gauge swatch, block and dry it before class. Information on how to do this will be sent out prior to class.