LEARN TO KNIT YOUR FIRST SWEATER CLASS
$150.00
Ready to take your knitting skills to the next level? Join us for Knit Your First Sweater in the Round, an engaging, supportive 8-session course designed to guide you step-by-step through creating your very first hand-knit sweater.
Whether you’ve just learned the basics or you’re returning to knitting after time away, this class will give you the confidence, skills, and knowledge to knit a sweater you’ll be proud to wear.
What You’ll Learn
Over eight 90-minute sessions, you’ll learn:
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How to choose the right yarn and needles
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How to knit and measure a proper gauge swatch
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How to cast on, join in the round, and work a top-down raglan
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How to shape the yoke, divide for sleeves, and knit the body
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Techniques for sleeves, ribbing, and neckline finishing
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How to weave in ends, block your sweater, and achieve the perfect fit
You’ll work with the Step-by-Step Sweater pattern by Florence Miller (Ravelry) — a wonderfully clear and beginner-friendly design for your first garment.
Your Course Includes
✔️ Eight 90-minute in-person classes
✔️ Comprehensive Student Workbook (PDF)
✔️ Hands-on instruction and personalized support
✔️ Guidance with fit, yarn choice, and sweater customization
✔️ A fun, encouraging learning environment with fellow knitters
Who This Class Is For
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Confident beginners who know how to knit and purl
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Knitters ready to move into garment-making
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Anyone wanting expert guidance through their first sweater project
ADVANCED BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE LEVEL CLASS - you must have a basic knowledge of knitting, knit and purl stitches and pattern reading.
What You’ll Need
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Step-by-Step Sweater pattern
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Sweater yarn (available in-store)
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Circular needles and accessories
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Stitch markers, measuring tape, scissors
A full supply list is provided in Session 1.
Class Format
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8 sessions
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90 minutes each
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Taught in-person at KnittyGrittyYarnGirl
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Homework between sessions ensures steady progress with instructor guidance
By the End of the Course…
You’ll have a beautifully finished, blocked, ready-to-wear sweater — and the skills and confidence to knit many more.
KnittyGrittyYarnGirl yarn is a requirement for participation. Yarn and accessories will vary and are separate from class registration.
You will be contacted after registration to choose your yarn. For questions regarding this program, call 203-856-6755.
Minimum class registration 3. Class is limited to 8 participants. Registrations beyond 8 will be placed on a waiting list and notified for the next program.
