This loose-fitting garment is perfect for your first sweater! Stylish yet forgiving. Our workshop guides you through the steps of making a knitted top-down raglan sweater. You will learn to read a pattern, gauge swatch, choose sizes, set up markers, make raglan increases, separate for sleeves, place sleeve stitches on holders, finish the body, pick up sleeve stitches, complete the sleeve, and pick up stitches for the neckline.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
This class is for the adventurous beginner who knows how to work the long-tail cast-on, the knit stitch, the purl stitch, and working in the round.
CLASS SCHEDULE
We have a lot of material to cover in these sessions, so please plan to be actively involved.
Session One: January 10, 2025, 1 pm - 3 pm
Discussion of sizing and gauge swatching. Practice with the quick gauge ruler and needle adjustment. Homework for Session Two: create a gauge swatch, wash and dry it, and practice reading your gauge so we can discuss it in class.
Session Two: January 17, 2025, 1 pm - 3 pm
We will be casting on, placing stitch markers, and working on the neck edge, including raglan increases. Join in the round. Homework for Session Three: Work rounds until the stitch count matches the size you need.
Session Three: January 24, 2025, 1 pm - 3 pm
We will divide for the sleeves and set up to finish the body. Homework for Session Four: work on the body to the desired length (or go as far as you can and still attend Session Four).
Session Four: January 31, 2025, 1 pm - 3 pm
Place sleeve stitches onto needles and begin knitting the sleeves, including discussion of decreases and record-keeping methods. Homework for Wildcard Session: Finish both sleeves and the body length, then bind off.
Wildcard Session: Date TBD
Knitting the collar - we will guide you through picking up and knitting the collar, as well as the final details to finish your garment.
MATERIALS NEEDED (Not included in the class fee)
Pattern (select only one):
Recommended Yarn:
The amount of yarn needed depends on the size and whether it is for a child or an adult. We will help you choose the yarn and amount based on the size you want to make.
Recommended Needles:
- Circular knitting needles US 6 & US 9 in both 16” and 24” lengths.
- A set of double-pointed needles in US 6 & US 9
Stitch Markers, Scrap Yarn, Quick Gauge Ruler
