sweaters and vests Fall means sweater weather, and the fashion world will be wearing sweaters instead of jackets and coats this year. We have lots of lovely projects to keep you cosy.
For class materials and homework, download the pdf at the bottom of the page.
baby surprise
baby surprise jacket Saturday, June 6, 20, 1-3 pm This
adorable one-piece sweater for a range of sizes fascinates and
frustrates many knitters. Our class will guide you through the
sometimes enigmatic pattern. Advanced beginner, must be familiar with basic increases and decreases. Instructor: Choppie Pikas Cost: $40
first sweater—back to school kids cardigan Tuesday, July 7, 21, Aug. 11, 6-8 pm Send your little one off to school in this basic and practical cardigan, sized for a 6 to 8 year old with optional style details for either a girl or a boy. Advanced beginner, must be able to cast on, knit, purl and bind off. Instructor: Joanne Conklin Cost: $50
first sweater - flow Tuesday, May 19, June 16, 30, 6-8 pm http://knitpurl.eposim.com/blog/2009/10/gratis-knits-fall-2009.html. Instructor: Marsha Asheim Cost: $50
first sweater - flow
kate cardigan Tuesday, Aug. 25, Sept. 15, 29, Oct. 20, 6-8 pm This popular new cardigan pattern features a feminine lace trim that makes it dressy enough for the office, or just wear it to doll up a pair of jeans. Intermediate. Instructor: Joanne Conklin Cost: $70
knit to fit Tuesday, June 9, 30, July 14, 28, 6-8 pm Learn Cristi’s expert techniques for designing a stylish cardigan or pullover made to fit YOU. You will design your own sweater and make your own pattern. Sleeves will be worked from the top down with a cap. Advanced beginner; must be comfortable with math, increases and decreases. Instructor: Cristi Engblom Cost: $70
a sample knit to fit cardi
mosaic sweater
mosaic sweater Thursday, July 2, 9, 23, Aug. 6, 6-8 pm Learn the exciting and easy technique of mosaic knitting with the mosaic and lace sweater "Intoxicating" from No Sheep for You. Instead of silk, our version is a fun, easy-care cotton. We’ll discuss sizing using motif repeats, altering a pattern for a different yarn and shaping in lace. Intermediate. Instructor: Karen Gress Cost: $70
nantucket jacket Monday, July 6, 20, Aug. 10, 24, 6-8 pm Knit this gorgeous Interweave Knits cover sweater with expert guidance from sweater guru Cristi. Learn how to make Aran knitting and chart knitting easier than it looks, and craft a sweater that really fits you when it’s done! Advanced beginner. Instructor: Cristi Engblom Cost: $70
nantucket jacket
noro bias-knit top
noro bias-knit top Saturday, May 16, 30, 1-3 pm This
sleeveless summer top, with a distinctive Noro flair works up in only
one size — but if you take our class we’ll help you make one that fits
you! We’ll also show you how to finesse the bias-striped front for a
smooth finish. Adventurous advanced beginner — must be comfortable with
knit, purl, increases and decreases. Instructor: Jane Dickinson Cost: $40
ribbed lace bolero Tuesday, June 2, 23, 6-8 pm Scoop up this adorable shrug towear over a T-shirt or summer dress when chilly air-conditioning threatens. A quick knit in our pretty summer yarns. Confident advanced beginner to intermediate. Instructor: Cristi Engblom Cost: $40
sprout tee Friday, June 12, 26, 6-8pm We’re knitting this quick and pretty summer top in Nature Cotton and a beautiful new hand-dyed boutique yarn called Cotton Blossom. It makes up in a range of sizes, from 30” to 45,” and longer sleeves are also an option. For confident advanced beginner to intermediate knitters with prior sweater or pattern reading experience. Instructor: Jane Dickinson Cost: $40
whisper cardigan
whisper cardigan Tuesday, May 5, 26, June 9, 6- 8 pm Whisper-weight and so nice to wear, this hot new project from Interweave Knits is already a big deal with knitters on ravelry.com. Here’s your chance to use one of the fabulous soft lace-weight yarns in a stylish, very wearable sweater. Intermediate. Instructor: Karen Gress Cost: $50
