{"product_id":"first-sweater-class-lakes-pullover-v-october-25-november-1-november-15-and-november-22","title":"First Sweater Class - Lakes Pullover (v) - October 25, November 1, November 15 and November 22","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVIRTUAL CLASS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis class is \u003cstrong\u003eVIRTUAL\u003c\/strong\u003e at \u003cstrong\u003eThe comfort of your own location\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e October 25, November 1, November 15 and November 22\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime:\u003c\/strong\u003e  \u003cstrong\u003e6:00pm - 7:30pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Liz\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription: \u003c\/strong\u003e 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.  \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eThe instruction part of these classes will be recorded. \u003c\/u\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI like switching up the First Sweater selections because there are so many good sweaters out there.  This class will feature the Lakes Pullover because it has saddle shoulders - instead of the sweater draping over your shoulder, there are rectangles knit first for the top of your shoulder and then the sweater is knit, top down, from there, the shoulders will have a little more structure.  It is a great classic sweater. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eOctober 25 - gauge swatches and how to pick the right size and getting started\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eNovember 1 - Picking up stitches on your shoulder sadles, and knitting the top portion of your sweater\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eNovember 15 - checking the length and picking up the sleeves\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eNovember 22 - binding off the body and sleeves and blocking\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Lakes Pullover by Ozetta is a classic pullover.  It is a great pattern to follow as your first sweater. It is knit with worsted weight yarn and should knit up quicker than most sweaters.   You might even knit it up in a month!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003ePurchase and have available \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/lakes-pullover\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLakes Pullover by Ozetta: Hailey Smedley\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eLiz used\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/stringtheoryyarncompany.com\/products\/ewetopia-sustainawool?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=ewetopia\u0026amp;_psid=1fd244139\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;variant=47706447020246\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEwetopia Sustainawool \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eplease refer to the pattern for your size and amount of yarn needed  (when in doubt, add an extra skein). No sales pitch here but I would highly recommend purchasing an extra skein of yarn especially if you might be thinking about making your sweater longer, your sleeves longer or any other minor adjustments.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eUS 8 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.  AND you will also need a needle 3 sizes smaller than your gauge needle for the collar and cuffs.  You won't need this needle until the end of the class so you can wait to figure out your main needle first and then purchase this smaller needle when you need it.  We'll talk about this more in class.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eStitch markers, tapestry needle and standard knitting supplies. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHomework:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou should knit a gauge swatch prior to the first class.  Detailed instructions on how to  knit this gauge swatch will be emailed prior to class.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePhotos courtesy of Hailey Smedley\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Liz Daly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50519731798230,"sku":"frstswtr.v.2026.10.25","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0283\/8246\/2057\/files\/7a180db9STYCLakesSweater.jpg?v=1790094591","url":"https:\/\/stringtheoryyarncompany.com\/products\/first-sweater-class-lakes-pullover-v-october-25-november-1-november-15-and-november-22","provider":"String Theory Yarn Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}