Do you feel tentative when thinking about knitting a sweater?  Then this sweater class may be for you!  You'll be guided through the whole process of making a sweater from casting on to binding off.  Plus you'll learn to use simple tools to keep track of your progress so you know where you are and how to keep moving forward.  The Mailin is a top-down sweater knit in the round in worsted-weight yarn.  Instructor Sue Pearson is an accomplished knitter and has made dozens of sweaters.  She is excited to help you master the skill of knitting a sweater! Taking this class and making a sweater is a commitment, so we encourage you to read through the complete description, including homework.  Contact us if you have any questions at 207-869-5280 or motherofpurlyarnshop@gmail.com.

Dates/Time:
Saturdays, Feb. 3, 10, 17, Mar. 2, 9 from 9:30 – 11:30 am

Duration:
5 classes, each class is 2 hours

Skills Learned:
In this class you will knit the Malin Sweater by Isabell Kraemer, a top-down pullover which features a lace panel down the center front.  You will learn sweater construction in the top-down method, decreases (K2Tog, SSK), increases (M1R, M1L), lace knitting (YOs, knitting YOs), learn to follow a chart (pattern also written out), simple cable, backwards loop cast-on, separating for sleeve and transition to the body, picking up stitches for sleeves and neck band, finishing and blocking.  You’ll also pick up lots of tips from your instructor along the way.

Homework:
Please be prepared for homework prior to the 1st class and between each class.  Homework before the first class is a gauge swatch knit in the round (see video). Instructions will be sent out before the start of class.

Prerequisites:
Must be competent to independently do a long-tail or cable cast-on, knit stitch, purl stitch, bind-off, be experienced with knitting in the round and you must know how to read a basic pattern.

Included:
10 hours of instruction, pattern, stitch markers, Mother of Purl project bag, informational handouts

Additional Info:
You will need to choose and purchase a worsted-weight yarn of your choice in the right quantity for your size.  We recommend using a color and fiber that will show off the lace panel.  Yarn is not included.
Needles are not included, so please bring with you to class:  US 6 and US 7, 24" and 32" circulars and DPNs or needle to obtain gauge.  You may use a long circular for magic loop if you already know this technique.
Students who purchase their materials at Mother of Purl will receive a 20% discount on all class supplies.

Instructor:
Sue Pearson

Cost:
$90.00 plus materials