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Knit Your Perfect Sweater with Joji and Veera
We know how hard it is to make a sweater that truly fits you: It has to have the right fit, the right style, the right amount of ease, length and the perfect details tat make you want to wear that piece every single day. Knowing how to manage and modify all these factors will be a great help on your way to building your perfect sweater wardrobe, and we are here to get you started on this journey. During the entire duration of this retreat we'll be working using a basic sweater pattern especially designed for this workshop by Veera and Joji. We'll discuss possible modifications, how to find the perfect size and fit and we'll also learn how to customize your garment to give them a unique look. The goal is that you go home with all the tools and confidence you need for successful sweater making, whether
it's using this basic pattern or any other pattern you choose.
 
Contents
- Base sweater pattern exclusive to the workshop: Raglan sleeve, fingering weight with options for pullover or cardigan versions with different necklines.
- Making a swatch, blocking and understanding how to use it.
- Sizing, fit and styling for different body shapes.
- Understanding key points in sweater making and patterns.
- How to use special techniques to customize your sweater (cables, lace colorwork).
- Finishing secrets.
 
Skills Required
Beginner knitters with experience knitting and purling, preferably having completed 1 or 2 smaller projects.
 
Materials
Circular knitting needles: we suggest bringing a set of interchangeable needles or sizes US 2 through 6 circular needles. Cables at least 32" long.
Darning needle, stitch markers, snips.
Yarn: The basic pattern requires fingering weight yarn. The yardage you'll use will depend on the length and the amount of positive ease you pick for your sweater once we go through the planning stages. As a guide, we've provided some yardage estimates listed below.
- Taking proper body measurements.
 

Timetable

We will have 4 sessions to work together. Both teachers will be in the classroom at the same time.

1st session: Introduction, making a swatch, blocking.

2nd and 3rd sessions: Body measurements, sizing, fit, choosing sizes, modifications according to the swatch results and style, cast on.

4th session: Answering questions about the pattern, basics on techniques like colorwork and cables, finishing secrets.

Yardage Estimates 

CLASSIC FITTING, AVERAGE LENGTH SWEATER
Estimated yardage: Approx. 1080 (1240, 1380, 1500, 1640, 1780, 1900, 2020, 2140) yards [990 (1135, 1260, 1370, 1500, 1630, 1740, 1850, 1960) meters] of fingering weight yarn. For example, 3 (4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6) skeins of Tosh Merino light by Madelinetosh (100% merino wool; 400 yards [360 m] / 100g).
Finished chest measurement: 34 (38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66)” [85 (95, 105, 115, 125, 135, 145, 155, 165) cm].
Ease: Approx. 2-4” [5-10 cm] of positive ease.
OVERSIZED / LONG SWEATER
Estimated yardage: Approx. 1220 (1410, 1580, 1740, 1880, 2020, 2140, 2260, 2380) yards [1120 (1290, 1450, 1590, 1720, 1850, 1960, 2070, 2180) meters] of fingering weight yarn. For example, 4 (4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 6) skeins ofTosh Merino light by Madelinetosh (100% merino wool; 400 yards [360 m] / 100g).
Finished chest measurement: 38 (42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 70)” [95 (105, 115, 125, 135, 146, 155, 165, 175) cm].
Ease: Approx. 6-8” [15-20 cm] of positive ease.
CLOSE FITTING, CROPPED SWEATER
Estimated yardage: Approx. 890 (980, 1080, 1160, 1280, 1400, 1540, 1660, 1800) yards [820 (900, 990, 1060,
1170, 1280, 1410, 1520, 1650) meters] of fingering weight yarn. For example, 3 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5) skeins of Tosh Merino light by Madelinetosh (100% merino wool; 400 yards [360 m] / 100g).
Finished chest measurement: 30 (34, 38, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60)” [75 (85, 95, 105, 115, 125, 135, 145, 155) cm].
Ease: Approx. 0-2” [0-5 cm] of positive ease.
Timetable:
We will have 4 sessions to work together. Both teachers will be in the classroom at the same time.
1st session: Introduction, making a swatch, blocking.
2nd and 3rd sessions: Body measurements, sizing, fit, choosing sizes, modifications according to the swatch results and style, cast on.
4th session: Answering questions about the pattern, basics on techniques like colorwork and cables, finishing secrets.