My First Sweater Workshop - Wed, Nov 6, 13, 20, & 27 from 6-8PM

When?

November 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2024 from 6-8PM

Where?

In-person at 829 Dundas St W, Toronto.

What?

In this workshop, you will learn how to knit the Louisiana Sweater from Petite Knit from start to finish. Sweaters may seem intimidating because they're a larger item, but the skills required to complete a sweater are actually quite basic! 

What's Included?

All materials are included. You will choose which yarn and size you want at checkout, and then email us with your colour choice.

Pre-Requisites?

Knowledge of the following are required to participate in this class:

• Casting on
• The knit stitch
• The purl stitch
• Increasing (M1L & M1R)
• Casting off

What Else?

The Pattern:

You will need to purchase the pattern here. 

Size guide:
The Louisiana Sweater is designed to have approx. 10-15 cm [4-6 inches] of positive ease, meaning it is designed to be 10-15 cm [4-6 inches] larger in circumference than your widest upper body measurement. The sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL are designed to fit a bust circumference of 80-85 (85-90) 90-95 (95-100) 100-110 (110-120) 120-130 cm [31½-33½ (33½-35½) 35½-37½ (37½-39½) 39½-43¼ (43¼-47¼) 47¼-51¼ inches]. The measurements for the finished garment are on the front page of the pattern (note that these measurements are only achieved if the sweater is knitted on the correct gauge). Before beginning your project, measure yourself with a measuring tape around your bust or the widest part of your upper body to determine which size will fit you the best. For example, if you measure 90 cm [35½ inches] around your bust (or wherever you are the widest) you should knit a size S. A size S sweater has a bust circumference of 104 cm [41 inches], which in the given example would give you 14 cm [5½ inches] of positive ease.

Sizes:
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL

Measurements:
Bust circumference: 100 (104) 110 (114) 124 (132) 138 cm [39¼ (41) 43¼ (45) 48¾ (52) 54¼ inches]

Length:
53 (54) 56 (58) 58 (60) 62 cm [20¾ (21¼) 22 (22¾) 22¾ (23¼) 24½ inches] (incl. folded neck edge)

Sleeve length:
41 (42) 43 (43) 43 (44) 44 cm [16¼ (16½) 17 (17) 17 (17¼) 17¼ inches]

Gauge:
10 sts x 14 rows in stockinette stitch on 9 mm [US13] needles with 2 strands of Børstet Alpakka held together = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches], after blocking

Needles:
Circular needles: 8 mm [US11] / 40 and 80 or 100 cm [16 and 32 or 40 inches] and 9 mm [US13] / 40, 60 and 80 or 100 cm [16, 24 and 32 or 40 inches]
Double pointed needles: 8 mm [US11]

Need Assistance?

Can't figure out what size to choose? Please send us an email at info@goodgriefyarn.com and we will gladly help you!