Knit 1
Learn to Knit Your First Sweater
Learn to Knit Your First Sweater
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Learn to knit your first sweater!
FOUR Mondays from 6pm - 8pm on the following dates: Jan 19th, Feb 2nd, March 2nd & 16th
Are you a curious beginner looking to dive into your first sweater, but unsure where to start? Look no further than the Carbeth by Kate Davies, and taught by our expert Theresa! This is the perfect class to teach you the basics of garment construction at an approachable chunky gauge.
The Carbeth is a simple, wearable, but still special feeling sweater that can be made longer if the cropped look isn’t quite your thing. Worked with two strands of DK held together, this sweater knits up quickly - perfect for those chilly Chicago mornings.
What you need to know and be comfortable completing without help from the instructor (or you're willing to learn before this class): How to knit, purl, and knit in the round
What you'll learn in this class: How to get gauge for a knitted garment, seamless bottom-up sweater construction, knit decreases, 2x2 ribbing
Required Materials:
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Yarn: The pattern recommends holding two strands of DK together to create a super bulky weight. You will need 1083 to 1684 yards of DK weight yarn OR you can achieve gauge with Chunky weight yarn held single - 542 to 842 yards.
Notes: If you would prefer a longer, not cropped option for this sweater, the designer has also provided information on how to adjust yarn requirements.
Recommended yarns from the shop: DK weight options - Muse & Method The To-Go Full Skeins, Malabrigo Rios, Rambouillet DK, Kathmandu DK, Cascade Merino DK and Eco Merino DK | Chunky Options - Beatrix, Malabrigo Chunky, Spincycle Plump, Laines du Nord Piuma Cashmere
Needles:
- US 10.5 circular needles in a 24” to 40” length (for knitting the body)
- US 10.5 circular needles in your preferred method for knitting sleeves (small circulars, double pointed needles, or magic loop)
- US 10.5 circular needles in a longer length than your are using for the body (for the yoke)
- US 9 circular needles in a 24” to 40” length for body ribbing
- US 9 circular needles in your preferred method for knitting the sleeve ribbing and neck (small circulars, double pointed needles, or magic loop)
Notions: Stitch markers, waste yarn or barber cord, tapestry needle, scissors
What you'll get:
- Four 2-hour class sessions with expert instruction by Theresa
- The Carbeth pattern (PDF via email & in your Ravelry library)
This class is intended for adults. We welcome our younger knitters in private lessons only. For inquiries, please reach out to breean@knit1chgo.com.
Please read our class policies before signing up for this class.
Photos: © Kate Davies Designs
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Class Policies
- All class fees are non-refundable. If you have a conflict, you must notify us 48 hours before the start date of your first class in order to receive store credit. We will always do our best to help you reschedule, but it may not always be possible.
- Our group classes are for students ages 12 and up. Younger students are welcome to join us for private lessons. We highly recommend a parent or guardian be present for the duration of the lesson.
- No store credit will be issued for unattended classes and no store credit will be issued for cancellations made within 48 hours of the start date of the first class.
- We put the health and safety of all our staff and community members first. If you have been exposed to Covid or you are otherwise feeling unwell, we ask that you please stay home.
- We have a class minimum of 3 students, so it’s never a bad idea to sign up with a friend or two! If you are the only student that signs up for one of our classes, we will contact you ahead of time and issue a full refund if there is a cancellation on our part.
- We understand that sometimes students need some extra help outside of class, so we offer Project Support and Private Lessons.
- For our students to get personalized attention, we like to keep our class sizes small. For this reason, we require students to sign up in advance for all of our classes, lessons, and project support sessions.