{"product_id":"my-first-sweater-club-beginners-knitting-course-1","title":"My First Sweater Club Beginner | Knitting Course","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoin 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course will run for five sessions on Saturdays from \u003cstrong\u003e4.30pm - 6.30pm\u003c\/strong\u003e 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!) \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDates and class contents:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12\/09\/26 - Session 1 \u003c\/strong\u003e - Swatching, learning about gauge and sizing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e19\/09\/26 - Session 2\u003c\/strong\u003e - Cast on working the neck and short rows\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e26\/09\/26 - Session 3\u003c\/strong\u003e - Working the yoke increases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3 week break to finish your yoke\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e17\/10\/26 - Session 4\u003c\/strong\u003e - Separating the sleeves and body. Sleeve pick up demo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e24\/10\/26 - Session 5\u003c\/strong\u003e - Picking up stitches for the sleeves, working the sleeves and cast off in pattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the Pattern?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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 \u003ca title=\"Andrea Mowry DRK Everyday Sweater\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/drk-everyday-sweater\"\u003ehere.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat do I need to bring?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DRK Everyday sweater is knit with a Sport\/ Light DK weight yarn and we recommend \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theknitlounge.com\/products\/rowan-felted-tweed-50g\" title=\"Felted Tweed by Rowan at The Knit Lounge UK\"\u003eRowan Felted Tweed\u003c\/a\u003e 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 \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/theknitlounge.com\/products\/sandnes-garn-double-sunday-petiteknit-50g\" title=\"Double Sunday by Sandnes Garn at The Knit Lounge UK\"\u003eSandnes Garn Double Sunday\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/n395fleh64uulm3b-79788146968.shopifypreview.com\/products\/sandnes-garn-double-sunday-petiteknit-50g\" title=\"Double Sunday by Sandnes Garn at The Knit Lounge UK\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou 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. \u003cstrong\u003ePlease note that depending on your gauge you may need different needle sizes than those specified in the pattern.\u003c\/strong\u003e Gauge and needle size will be discussed at length in session one. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTea, coffee and refreshments will be provided and you will also get a 10% discount on anything you buy in store for your class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Knit Lounge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56340087964027,"sku":null,"price":155.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0797\/8814\/6968\/files\/drkeveryday_sweater.png?v=1750944671","url":"https:\/\/theknitlounge.com\/products\/my-first-sweater-club-beginners-knitting-course-1","provider":"The Knit Lounge","version":"1.0","type":"link"}