MY FIRST [BOTTOM UP] SWEATER

As soon as we saw the Traveler Sweater by Andrea Mowry, we absolutely fell in love with it. Then once we knit it, we knew we had to teach a class for it. Knit from the bottom up, the Traveler sweater has an intuitive, easy to memorize knit/purl stitch pattern that keeps your knitting interesting, but you don't have to think too much about. There are options to make this as a hoodie or crew neck and we will talk about adding length if a crop isn’t your vibe.

We recommend this class for anyone who wants to make their first sweater, wants to learn how to make a bottom up sweater, or wants to try making a sweater on a timeline. In this class we will talk about sizing/fit, gauge, and construction. There are larger gaps between some class sessions to give you adequate time to knit to a specific point in the pattern. For some, this may be a demanding timeline, but we are here to support and encourage you to challenge yourself all along the way.

Dates:

• April 6: 11-2
• May 4: 11-2
• May 18: 11-3
• June 8: 11-3

Instructor: Sarah Harris

Cost: $85+supplies

Skills Required:

• Knit/purl
• Basic Cast-on/bind off
• Knitting in the round
• Basic pattern reading

Skills Learned

• How to knit a bottom up sweater
• Following a challenging timeline
• Shortrows
• Determining proper gauge, size and fit
• Picking up stitches
• Working on a timeline

Materials

• Reminisce/Recollect sport yarn
• 32"-40" circular needles necessary to obtain gauge (Sizes 5, 4, and 3 recommended)
• Pattern found here
• Stitch markers, locking and fixed
• Stitch holders/waste yarn
• Row Counter or way to track your rows
• Your regular knitting kit (i.e., tapestry needle, measuring tape, scissors, etc)

Pre-class work
Please have a gauge swatch made prior to class. See pattern notes for gauge/swatching information, and please reach out if you have any questions on how to knit a swatch. Here is a tutorial on how to do a “lazy” in the round swatch.

CLASS POLICY

• Payment must be paid in full to reserve your place. Discount codes may not be redeemed for classes.
• In the event that you need to cancel, you must provide us with notice 48 hours in advance to receive a refund or store credit.
• Classes must have a minimum of 3 people.  If there are not 3 people registered 24 hours prior, the class will be canceled and you will receive a full refund for the class fee.  
• No shows will forfeit the class fee, without a refund or credit.
• Please arrive at class on time. Supplies, including book or pattern, must be purchased prior to class date. Especially if you need to have your yarn wound.
• Come prepared! We want to make the most of our classroom time.

For additional questions email Sarah at sarah@thefarmersdaughterfibers.com