February Lady Sweater class - February 2010

This class is FULL, but we will be offering it again in the Fall!

Helena is thrilled to be teaching the aptly named February Lady Sweater in February. This is the number one sweater on ravelry for a reason (Over 7,000 made! ravelry link)! It's a fantastic 'first sweater' for an advanced beginner. Beginners can easily omit the lacework and do a solid garter-stitch sweater.

Pattern: February Lady Sweater (pdf), by Pamela Wynne, from Flint Knits

Cost: $63 if you buy materials here / $89 if you bring your own

Note: Please download, print, and bring the pattern with you to the first class.

Schedule: Saturdays from 1-3pm, February 6, 13, 20, 27

Feb 6: **Bring a 4" square garter stitch swatch in your sweater-yarn to the first class** Calculate gauge and size, cast-on, begin yoke construction
Homework: complete yoke

Feb 13: Separate sleeves, begin lace work
Homework: complete body

Feb 20th: Pick-up sleeve stitches, sleeve construction, in-the-round knitting
Homework: complete sleeve

Feb 27th (optional): 2nd sleeve help, make-up session

Limit: 7 students, advance registration is required (class may be canceled & all fees refunded if we do not have at least 3 students signed up).

Materials:

• 750-1400 yards worsted weight yarn. Cascade 220 is an extremely affordable option and would be lovely in this pattern. Colinette Cadenza or Berroco Pure Merino provide more luxury and easy-care options.
• 32" US Size 8 circular needle
• Set of US Size 8 DPNs (for those not comfortable with the magic loop method)
• Stitch markers
• 3 buttons 7/8"