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Next Level Knitting: Knit a Sweater

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Next Level Knitting: Knit a Sweater

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About Next Level Knitting: Knit a Sweater

Introduction

2 Welcome: Tips to Get Started

3 Gauge: the Key to Good Fit

4 Choosing Needles and Yarn

5 Knitting a Gauge Swatch

6 Measuring the Swatch

7 Troubleshooting Gauge

8 Materials and Casting On

9 Choosing a Size

10 Cast On and Rows 1-2

11 Rows 3-4 and Staying Organised

12 Instructions for Multiple Sizes

13 Joining in the Round

14a Splitting the Sleeves

14b Splitting the Sleeves Cont.

15 Knitting the Body

16a Shaping the Sleeves

16b Shaping the Sleeves Cont.

17a Decreasing the Sleeves

17b Decreasing the Sleeves Cont.

18 Finishing the Sleeves and Underarms

19a Knitting a Neat Neckline

19b Knitting a Neat Necklline Cont.

20 Blocking for a Perfect Fit

What You Will Learn?

  • Are you a knitter who’s looking to take your knitting to the next level? Maybe you’ve knit a lot of scarves, cowls and hats, and you’re looking for a more challenging project..
  • Enter the raglan sweater! The raglan sweater is a great first sweater project. It has a classic, easy fit, is seamlessly constructed and even allows you to try it on as you’re knitting!.
  • You might be intimidated by the idea of a sweater - it’s so big after all! - but the truth is that if you can knit comfortably in the round using circular and double pointed needles, then you have all the skills you need to knit a sweater. Really!.
  • In this extensive two hour class, I'll show you step-by-step how to knit your very first sweater. We’ll go over:.
  • By the end of the class, you’ll have all the tools you’ll need to knit a classic raglan sweater for yourself or a loved one. This class is for any knitter who wants to move beyond scarves, cowls and hats to the exciting world of sweaters!.
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