First Sweater Class -Ramona Pullover (v) - January 11, 18, 25 and February 1

 VIRTUAL CLASS

This class is VIRTUAL at The comfort of your own location

Date(s): January 11, 18, 25 and February 1

Time:  6:00pm - 7:30pm

Instructor: Liz

Description:  Have you always wanted to knit a sweater but were unsure of how to start?  What's a good pattern? How to pick a size?  How to knit a sweater that will fit?  Liz will answer all of those questions and so much more.  You will start the class learning about a gauge swatch and it's importance in knitting a sweater that will fit.  Then you will go through the pattern from start to finish learning the ins and outs of sweater knitting and minor modifications to knit a sweater that you will wear.  The class outline is below.  The classes are spaced out so that there is plenty of knitting time between classes.   

• January 11 - gauge swatches and how to pick the right size and getting started
• January 18 - working through the top portion of the body to the sleeve break
• January 25 - checking the length and picking up the sleeves
• February 1 - binding off the body and blocking

Supplies: 

• Purchase and have available Ramona Pullover by Elizabeth Smith
• Liz used Ultra Alpaca Chunky Berroco please refer to the pattern for your size and amount of yarn needed  (when in doubt, add an extra skein).
• US 9 and US 10 needles in sizes 24" and 40" and maybe longer depending on the sweater size.  The needle size is dependent on the size to get gauge. You can purchase the proper lengths of needles after you determine the correct needle size to get gauge. 
• Stitch markers, tapestry needle and standard knitting supplies. 

Homework: 

You should knit a gauge swatch prior to the first class.  Detailed instructions to knit this gauge swatch will be emailed prior to class.  

Photos courtesy of Elizabeth Smith