My First Sweater Club Beginner | Knitting Course

Join the 'My First Sweater Club' 5 week knitting course here at The Knit Lounge! If you’ve mastered the basics of casting on, purling, knitting and casting off and you are ready to move on from scarves, step into the wonderful world of knitting your own garments! The course will take you gently through all the techniques needed to make your own (well fitting) sweater! This sweater is a top down, in the round, yoke construction and while that sounds intimidating its a great first garment to tackle. 

This course will run for five sessions on Saturdays from 4.30pm - 6.30pm on the following dates (outlined below) Each session is 2 hours and there will be time between each class to continue knitting your sweater and complete your homework (Homework is not essential but to get the most out of the course we do recommend it!) 

Please Note:  You must already know how to cast on, knit and purl and cast off to attend this class. You do not need to have knit in the round before.

Dates and class contents:

12/09/26 - Session 1  - Swatching, learning about gauge and sizing.

19/09/26 - Session 2 - Cast on working the neck and short rows

26/09/26 - Session 3 - Working the yoke increases

3 week break to finish your yoke

17/10/26 - Session 4 - Separating the sleeves and body. Sleeve pick up demo.

24/10/26 - Session 5 - Picking up stitches for the sleeves, working the sleeves and cast off in pattern.

What's the Pattern?

The pattern we will be making is the 'DRK Everyday Sweater' by the designer Andrea Mowry. This sweater is a lovely classic shape that is worked seamlessly in the round from the top down. This sweater can be knit to be looser or more fitted depending on your own preference and the length can be adjusted to be cropped or long! I love Andrea's patterns and find they are laid out well with clear instructions, schematics and notes. The pattern is NOT included in the course cost. You will need to purchase it online or we can purchase a copy for you via the Ravelry In-store sales service. We can even print it for you! You can view the pattern here.

What do I need to bring?

The DRK Everyday sweater is knit with a Sport/ Light DK weight yarn and we recommend Rowan Felted Tweed for this project. It's the perfect thickness and has a lovely tweedy look for added interest. For a thicker sweater you could also use Sandnes Garn Double Sunday. If you decide to buy your yarn with us you will get a 10% discount. Alternatively, if you already have Sport/ Light DK yarn you would like to use, this is absolutely ok too!

You will also need to bring your copy of the pattern with you and 3.25mm 40cm -100cm circular needles and 3.75mm 40cm -100cm circular needles. Please note that depending on your gauge you may need different needle sizes than those specified in the pattern. Gauge and needle size will be discussed at length in session one. 

Tea, coffee and refreshments will be provided and you will also get a 10% discount on anything you buy in store for your class.

Important: If you cancel your booking a refund can only be given if your spot is taken by someone else so please give as much notice as possible by emailing or popping instore. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact us via email, phone or visit us in store. contact@theknitlouge.com