Keep knitting all summer with this short sleeved sweater that works great in a cotton blend!

3 two hour sessions

Skills needed:

• Ability to knit and purl
• Ability to work in the round

Skills learned:

• Measuring gauge and selecting a size
• Twisted German Cast on
• 3 needle bind off
• Sweater finishing

Materials:

Sizes: 38.5 (44, 46.75, 52.25, 55)(60.5, 63.25, 68.75, 71.5)” Recommended ease is positive 8-12”/20.5 -30.5 cm

• Yarn: Light Fingering Weight (Knitting for Olive cotton merino is a great choice!)
  • MC - 550 (661, 732, 850, 930)(1060, 1100, 1260, 1370) yards
  • CC1 - 242 (284, 315, 366, 400)(456, 488, 542, 589) yards
  • CC2 - 52 (61, 67, 78, 85)(97, 104, 115, 125) yards
• US#3 (3.25 mm) 32” to 40” circular and preferred needles for small circumference knitting (Magic Loop or DPNs), plus a spare needle for the 3 needle bind off.
• For Ribbing: US#2 (2.75 mm) 32” to 40” circular
• Stitch marker (1)
• Row counter (recommended)
• Scissors
• Waste yarn or stitch holders
• Copy of Vellichor pattern

Preparation:

Bring a sweater that you like the measurements of to the first class. We will gauge and do measurements in the first session.