Fall Knit Sweater Workshop
Fall Knit Sweater Workshop
Saturdays, October 4, 11, 18, 25 & Nov 1
2pm - 3pm
Led by Jacqui Valdez
Get guidance and learn to knit the Cloud Sweater by Petite Knits! This delicate sweater features a relaxed fit and a rolled collar, making if perfect for dressing down casually or dressing up for cold weather special occasions. Whether this is your first or fifth sweater, this workshop will give you the skills and support to create your own lovely Cloud Sweater.
Our experienced instructor, Jacqui, will guide you through every step including sizing, gauge swatching, reading the pattern, and all techniques needed to create this beautiful sweater. Scroll down to see pattern details including sizes.
In this workshop, each week progresses to the next step outlined by the instructor. This class includes “homework” that will need to be done outside of class for the next session. Any missed classes will need to be made up during the week, before the next class.
This workshop has a 3 person minimum.
Prerequisites
Must be confident at knitting and purling
Materials Required
Amount of yarn according to the size you would like to make (scroll down for sizing info)
Needles required to obtain gauge (scroll down for needle info)
Stitch markers
Workshop Includes
Cloud Sweater Pattern by Brianna Mason
5 hours of instruction by Jacqui
All students will receive 10% off yarn and needles needed for the workshop.
Pattern Info:
Cloud Sweater by Petite Knits
Needles & Notions:
4.5 mm / US 7 needle, or needle size to obtain gauge
stitch markers, tapestry needle, and scissors
Gauge:
17 sts x 26 rows = 4x4” (10x10 cm) in stockinette stitch
Sizing:
XS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL)
Finished chest measurement: 40¼ (42½) 44½ (46½) 48 (50) 53½ (57½) 60¼ (63¾) inches // 102 (108) 113 (118) 122 (127) 136 (146) 153 (162) cm
Measure fullest point of torso and add recommended ease to find the ideal finished chest measurement
The designer recommends you add 5 - 10 in // 13 - 25 cm to your chest measurement to determine what size to make. depending how oversized a look you want.
I recommend measuring a sweater you like to get an idea of what size to make.
Yardage:
350 (350) 400 (400) 450 (450) 500 (550) 550 (600) g Eco Soft by Isager Yarn (50 g = 125 m [137 yds]) or
300 (300) 300 (350) 350 (400) 400 (450) 450 (500) g Kos by Sandnes Garn (50 g =150 m [164 yds]) or
400 (400) 450 (450) 500 (500) 550 (600) 650 (650) g Snefnug by CaMaRose (50 g = 110 m [120 yds])
held together with
100 (100) 125 (125) 125 (150) 150 (150) 175 (175) g Silk Mohair by Isager Yarn (25 g = 212 m [232 yds]) or
100 (100) 125 (125) 125 (125) 150 (150) 150 (175) g Soft Silk Mohair by Knitting for Olive (25 g = 225 m [246 yds])
Workshops and Events Refund Policy
Cancellation Policy
To receive a full refund, please cancel 5 days before the workshop start time. We cannot offer any refunds after that time.
Make Up Class Policy
Any missed classes in a consecutive weekly workshop will need to be made up within one week of the missed class.
No Show Policy
We will not offer any refunds for missed workshops.