{"product_id":"my-first-sweater-top-down-sweater-class-october-november-2026-3-sessions","title":"My First Sweater Top Down Sweater Class - October \u0026 November 2026, 3 Sessions","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis class is a great opportunity to learn the top down sweater technique. It is the perfect first sweater project for the new knitter and a fun project for knitters of all skill levels. The pattern is a quick knit that produces a cozy, comfortable sweater just in time for the Wyoming winter to roll in. In this class you will learn the top down sweater technique, how to divide for sleeves, how to pick up stitches, simple increases, and the broken rib stitch pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the first class we will knit the collar and begin shaping the yoke. Finishing the yoke before the second class will be the homework.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn class two, we will learn to separate the sleeves and begin knitting the body of the sweater. You will be expected to complete work on the body of the sweater before the third class. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the third class we will learn to work the sleeves, including how to pick up stitches along the underarm, you will finish the sleeves at home. The class participants will have the opportunity to return to learn how to block their sweaters at a time agreed upon by the participants and instructor, there will be no charge for this extra class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParticipants need to be comfortable with knit and purl stitches, and know how to knit in the round. Prior use of dpns is helpful but not required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHomework:  \u003c\/strong\u003eStudents will need to knit a gauge piece prior to the first class and obtain proper gauge. Students should come to the first class with the appropriate number of stitches for their size cast on to the size 15 needles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInvestment: \u003c\/strong\u003e$120.00\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/strong\u003eYou will need the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cowgirlyarn.com\/products\/weekend-neck-down-pullover-by-knitting-pure-simple?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=knitting+pure+and+simple+wee\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBeginner neck down pullover pattern,\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cowgirlyarn.com\/products\/plymouth-yarn-encore-mega\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEncore Mega yarn\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cowgirlyarn.com\/products\/malabrio-rasta?_pos=2\u0026amp;_psq=malabrigo\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\u0026amp;variant=40914564841664\" title=\"Malabrigo Rasta\"\u003e, \u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cowgirlyarn.com\/collections\/knitting-needles?filter.p.m.custom.needle_type=Circular\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e circular needles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 16\" sizes US 15 and US17, \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cowgirlyarn.com\/collections\/knitting-needles?filter.p.m.custom.needle_type=Circular\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecircular needles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 24\" or 32\" in size US 17 and \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cowgirlyarn.com\/collections\/knitting-needles?filter.p.m.custom.needle_type=Double+Pointed\u0026amp;filter.v.option.size=US+17+%2812.00+mm%29\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esize 17 dpns (double pointed needles)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.  Interchangable needles are very helpful for this project. You will also need stitch markers and scrap yarn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother great yarn to use would be \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cascadeyarns.com\/product\/lana-grande\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLana Grande by Cascade Yarns\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e which can be special ordered in whatever color you would like. Just let us know which color you would like from their color card by September 19th so we can get it in before class starts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeeting Times:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaturday October 10th, 1:30 pm -3:30 pm\u003cbr\u003eSaturday October 24th, 1:30 pm -3:30 pm\u003cbr\u003eSaturday November 7th, 1:30 pm -3:30 pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lisa Mackey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCowgirl Yarn Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake sure to take a class that meets your skill level so you are prepared for the class. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParticipants may park in the 1st Interstate Bank Parking lot during non-banking hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease read our \u003ca title=\"Class terms and conditions\" href=\"https:\/\/cowgirlyarn.com\/pages\/the-knitty-gritty\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClass Terms and Conditions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand provide a phone number and email when checking out, so we can contact you if needed should a last-minute issue arise. \u003cspan\u003eBy signing up for a class or event at Cowgirl Yarn you agree to subscribe to our email list in order to receive communication and updates regarding your registration.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf Class shows sold out, let us know if you want to be put on the wait list.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lisa Mackey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49834241097970,"sku":"2026TopDownSweater","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1270\/2973\/files\/ScreenShot2021-01-12at6.55.14PM.webp?v=1720119712","url":"https:\/\/cowgirlyarn.com\/products\/my-first-sweater-top-down-sweater-class-october-november-2026-3-sessions","provider":"Cowgirl Yarn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}