Knit Your First Raglan Sweater
This guided sweater class will walk you through every step of creating a top-down raglan sweater while giving you the freedom to make it your own. We'll be using the Flax Sweater pattern by Tin Can Knits, which can be made in sizes 0 months - 6XL and offers many customizable design choices including yarn weight, body length, and sleeve length, so your finished sweater is uniquely yours.
Throughout the class, you'll learn the anatomy of sweater construction, yarn selection, how to knit and measure a gauge swatch, choose the right size, understand raglan shaping, and confidently build a sweater from the neckline down.
This class is designed as a workshop-style experience, with plenty of time for instruction, demonstrations, questions, and individual guidance. Because sweaters take time to knit, there will be homework between each class. Sessions are intentionally spaced out to give you time to complete the assigned sections before moving on to the next step. Plan to spend time knitting at home between classes to stay on track.
By the end of the course, you'll have the skills and confidence to knit a sweater that fits your style—and the knowledge to tackle many more sweaters in the future.
Skill Level: Intermediate / Advanced Beginner+
Participants should be comfortable with knit and purl stitches, knitting in the round, and basic increases and decreases.
What you'll learn:
Class 1:
- Understanding sweater anatomy and raglan construction
- How to knit, measure, and evaluate a gauge swatch
- Choosing the correct size and customizing the fit
- Reading and following a sweater pattern
- Raglan increases and yoke construction
- Separating sleeves and body
- Casting on arms/sleeves
- Finishing techniques, neckline ribbing, and blocking
Please Note: This is not a "finish your sweater during class" course. Homework between sessions is an essential part of the class, and completing each assignment before the next meeting will help you get the most out of the instruction.
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
| Skill Details: | Intermediate / Advanced Beginner+ - Participants should be comfortable with knit and purl stitches, knitting in the round, and basic increases and decreases. |
| Materials Included: | Materials are not included but students get a 10% discount on any materials bought from Tight Knit for this project |
| Requirements: | Please Note: This is not a "finish your sweater during class" course. Homework between sessions is an essential part of the class, and completing each assignment before the next meeting will help you get the most out of the instruction. |
| Instructor: | Stephanie |
| Instructor Bio: | Born and raised in Brookline, Stephanie Fine is an avid knitter. Her grandmother taught her how to knit as a child and a move to Oregon in the early 2000s reignited the knitting spark. Currently, a Senior Manager at CVS Health in Rhode Island, Stephanie finds knitting to be a creative outlet and she enjoys exploring different yarn stores in her travels. Stephanie is also a volunteer and advocate for the Loose Ends project.
|
| {{model.event.first_date}} - {{model.event.last_date}} | {{model.event.sections.length}} Sessions | {{model.event.sections[0].time}} |
| {{s.date}} | {{s.time}} |
{{errorMessage}}
{{waitlist_contact_errorMessage}}
{{c.items[0].title}}