After you check out you will receive an email to schedule your class sessions. You must redeem sessions via that email to be signed up! This workshop will guide you through every part of making a top-down raglan sweater step-by-step. We have several great pattern recommendations listed below. Students can also find their own patterns to follow, but for your first sweater we recommend they are crocheted top-down, use raglan increasing, and have a stitch gauge no smaller than 5.5 stitches per inch. Feel free to email us any patterns you're interested in and we can let you know if we think it's a good one to start with! RECOMMENDED EXPERIENCE We recommend that you are already very comfortable with the chain stitch, single crochet, double crochet, and how to read your stitches to tell what you've done or where you are in a project before taking on a sweater, otherwise you may need extra classes to learn all the necessary techniques. Having some experience reading simple patterns is helpful but not required. NUMBER OF VISITS Students have the option of a 6 or 12 visit pack for this sweater workshop. We recommend a 6 visit pack if most of the following applies to you: you are an intermediate crocheter you are making a very simple sweater pattern you are a quick learner you don't make mistakes super often We recommend a 12 visit pack if most of the following applies to you: you are a beginner crocheter you want to make a more complex sweater pattern it takes time for you to learn new techniques/understand new concepts you tend to make mistakes more often and want help fixing them LESSON PLAN This is just a suggestion/overview for each session. Each student will receive individualized help tailored to their pace and skill level. Session 1 - 2 hours: Learn how to read a pattern, how to choose the right size, pick out the right yarn & hook for your size, make a gauge swatch, join to work in the round, crochet false ribbing (optional). Required homework before next session: finish neck hem. Session 2 - 2 hours, scheduled 1–7 days after first session: Placing markers, starting raglan increasing, short row neck shaping (optional). Session 3 - 1–2 hours, scheduled 1–7 days after second session: Continuing raglan increasing and short row shaping, troubleshooting, initial fit test, making yoke adjustments. Required homework before next session: finish yoke and be ready for separating for the sleeves. Session 4 - 1–2 hours, scheduled 2–4 weeks after third session: Separating for sleeves, trying on to test fit, continue working on the body of sweater, optional waist shaping. Required homework before next session: finish body of sweater. Session 5 - 1–2 hours, scheduled 1–14 days after fourth session: Crochet around sleeve openings, plan sleeve style, increasing or decreasing for sleeves (optional). Required homework before next session: finish at least one sleeve. Session 6 - 1–2 hours, scheduled 1–2 weeks after fifth session: Final try on! Review of any techniques, weaving in ends, adding embellishments (optional), adding ribbing to hemlines (optional), blocking techniques SUGGESTED MATERIALS We typically help students choose the best yarn for their project in their first class session! Each pattern below requires different weights of yarn and hook sizes. Follow each pattern link to see details, or let us show you our favorite options in the shop when you come in! PATTERNSlisted in order of difficulty, starting with the easiest/quickest Pattern Yarn Weight Notes Caveat Crop by Lydia Morrow Aran This is our top recommendation for this workshop! This pattern is worked with a faux ribbing on the neckline and cuffs that will only be visible from the right side of the work. The pattern has instructions for optional color blocking. It also has a seam running down the back that is not pictured. Sigfrid Sweater by Justyna Srock Worsted This pattern has both a free web version and an ad-free version that can be purchased on the website or through Ravelry. It is worked without ribbing and features a wide sleeve design, but if you'd like you can learn how to modify the pattern to have tapered sleeves in this workshop! Top Down Crochet Pullover by Cleo Malone DK Designed by Cleo, this pattern is also made without ribbing and is on the lighter side. It can be made with or without the color blocking. We only recommend choosing this pattern if you're already comfortable working with smaller yarn and have lots of time to complete your homework between sessions!
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