Category: Knitting for Improvers

NEW DATES FOR AUTUMN 25

MONDAYS – 10-12pm

• Week 1 SEPT 22nd

• Week 2 OCT 13th

• Week 3 NOV 3rd

• Week 4 NOV 24th

 KAL Course – £116

and includes tea, coffee & delicious homemade cake

Over a series of 4 workshops, I will teach you all the different techniques needed for knitting this classic raglan cardigan constructed from the top down, worked flat and in the round (sleeves) in stocking stitch.

Each session is carefully structured for the different abilities in the class and supported with worksheets to help you with any new techniques.

NB I have spaced out the workshops so that you will have time to knit each section without feeling rushed. 

Match Cardigan designed by Caidree

Match Cardigan is a fun, quick cardigan to knit, designed by Caidree. Her collection of patterns can be found on Ravelry, a wonderful networking website for patterns and designers.

NB For this KAL you will need to purchase the pattern Match Cardigan directly from Ravelry for your PDF download.

When you have purchased and downloaded your Match pattern, you will be able to read more information about sizing.

Match KAL Project

Most independent knitting designers will suggest specific yarn brands for their projects. Although beautiful yarns, they can be both expensive and tricky to source.

For this KAL project I wanted to offer you alternatives to consider, so have knitted a selection of the same cardigan (size 1) showing different final results and budgets to help you decide which wool to choose. Once you have booked your place on the course, I will send you more details about each of the yarns, amounts to buy and and needle sizes.

With these yarn suggestions, you can then buy your chosen wool in advance and by knitting a tension square you will be able to decide the best needle sizes for the project.

If you are unsure about how to knit a tension square or about choosing yarns etc, my Pattern Prep workshop will give you all the help you need for this or any future projects.

Yarn Suggestions

• CaMa Rose ‘Snefnug’ held together with Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair

Wool Cost approx: £77

 

• Rico Essential Mega Wool

Wool Cost approx: £41

 

• KAOS Chunky Andean Wool

Wool Cost approx: £40

 

• Sirdar ‘Jewelspun’ chunky yarn with wool

Wool Cost approx: £23

OTHER MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED

As experienced knitters, you will have your own preferred needles to work with, but please email me if you would like advice for purchasing circular needles for knitting in the round.

• Needles

The needle sizes are just suggestions and it may be necessary to adjust needle size to achieve correct tension (gauge)

NB I have given the needle sizes that I used for each cardigan in the yarn suggestions above.

• Stitch holders or waste yarn,
• Stitch markers
• Tapestry needle
• Blocking tools.
  

  If the class is showing fully booked please email me so I can add you to the waiting list and let you know when the next class will be taking place.

   

The knitting mornings are a joy, sharing progress, making friends and eating delicious cake, always a highlight of Becca’s courses….

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