{"product_id":"class-knit-your-first-sweater-adult-top-down-raglan","title":"Class: Knit My First Sweater (Starts October 10th; 11am-12:30pm)","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThere's a particular kind of magic in wearing a sweater you knit stitch by stitch, sleeve by sleeve, with your own two hands. If you've been making hats, cowls, or scarves and thinking \"maybe someday, a sweater\" — this is the class that gets you there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLinda will guide you from swatch to finished sweater using a top-down raglan construction — no seaming, no separate pieces to sew together, just one project that grows from your neckline down. Over five sessions, you'll pick your yarn and swatch, cast on and start the raglan increases that shape the yoke, divide for the body and sleeves, and finish with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWe’ll be making the Compass Crew Sweater by Claire Jackson, a worsted weight sweater with gauge 18 stitches in 4 inches on US size 8 needles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSome possible yarn ideas include Kelbourne Scout (non superwash wool), Malabrigo Rios (superwash wool), or Kelbourne Keystone (acrylic\/wool blend). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSession 1 — \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOctober 10: Pick yarn, review the pattern, start your swatch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSession 2 — \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOctober 24: Cast on, knit in the round, begin raglan increases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSession 3 — \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNov 7th: Finish raglan increases, put sleeve stitches on hold, join the body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSession 4 — \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNov 21: Sleeves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSession 5 — Dec 5: Finishing \u0026amp; celebration!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeets every 2 weeks: October 10, 24, Nov 7th,  21, and Dec 5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials Needed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Linda will review with you what you need in the first session.  Depending on the yarn you choose for your project, will need size 6 \u0026amp; 7 or 7 \u0026amp; 8 circular needles, stitch markers, a spare set of needles or waste yarn to hold your sleeve stitches, and a tapestry needle for finishing.  Materials are not included in the class fee, but you will earn 100 extra loyalty points for your yarn purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperience Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Confident beginner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkills Needed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Comfortable casting on, knitting and purling, and reading a written pattern. No sweater-knitting experience necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkills Learned:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSwatching and checking gauge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eKnitting in the round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRaglan increases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDividing for body and sleeves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSetting and finishing sleeves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBinding off, blocking, and finishing touches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eKnitting for a little one instead? Check out our separate \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.flaxandfiberyarnco.com\/products\/class-knit-a-baby-sweater-part-1-october-22-6-8pm-part-2-november-5-6-8pm?variant=46363394932793\" title=\"Knit a Baby Sweater Class\"\u003eKnit a Baby Sweater \u003c\/a\u003eclass. This class is sized and paced for your own sweater.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flax \u0026 Fiber Yarn Collective","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46368376094777,"sku":"KNIT-SWTR-LW-2610","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/5015\/5833\/files\/Knitmyfirstsweater_d0e50956-bb8a-4c09-a9fa-47c686d35bc1.png?v=1787929121","url":"https:\/\/www.flaxandfiberyarnco.com\/products\/class-knit-your-first-sweater-adult-top-down-raglan","provider":"Flax \u0026 Fiber Yarn Collective","version":"1.0","type":"link"}