Learn the basics of sweater knitting while creating an adorable baby sweater. The duckling motif is added after the sweater is put together using a technique known as duplicate stitching. 

Session 1 Class meets on Saturday, March 7 and April 11 from 12:30-2:30pm. You must attend both classes.

Class Fee $65

Materials Please have the following materials and yarn balled before class begins:

    • light colored DK weight yarn, approximately 400 yards

    • yellow DK weight yarn, approximately 75 yards

    • orange DK weight yarn, approximately 50 yards

    • black or brown DK weight yarn, approximately 10 yards

    • one US 3 (3.25mm) 16" circular needle, or size necessary to obtain correct gauge

    • one US 5 (3.75mm) 16" circular needle, or size necessary to obtain correct gauge

    • markers (closed and safety pin)

    • darning needle

    • pattern will be provided by the instructor

Skills Needed The ability to knit and purl.

Skills Learned

    • Knitting in the round on circular needles

    • Changing yarn colors

    • Duplicate stitching

    • Increasing

    • Sweater Construction

Homework Please complete a gauge swatch before your first class, changing needle size until you achieve 24 sts = 4" over stockinette stitch. If you need to know how to measure gauge and how needle size can change your gauge, please watch this video.