{"product_id":"beginners-your-first-sweater-tee-4-week-series-june-20-27-july-11-18-copy","title":"Doppio Sweater - 4 Week Series ~ Oct 15, 22, Nov 5, 19 ~ 6:30-9:00pm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAmanda Liddle\u003cbr\u003e@liddle.knit on Instagram\u003cbr\u003eliddleknit on Ravelry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoppio Sweater Class\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaybe you’ve knit a basic sweater before, or maybe this will be your first!\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Doppio Sweater\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eby Seunghee Hong is a slightly elevated take on a classic sweater, making it a great project for knitters who know the basics and are ready to build their skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout the class, we’ll work through the sweater together and cover techniques such as picking up stitches, creating a folded collar, lifted increases, short-row shaping, and a tubular bind-off. Depending on the yarn you choose, we may also cover holding multiple strands of yarn together to achieve the fabric and gauge you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis class is designed for confident beginners and beyond. You should already be comfortable knitting, purling, working in the round, and reading a basic pattern, but you do not need to have knit a sweater before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the end of the class, you’ll have worked through the construction of a beautiful, wearable sweater and gained techniques you can carry into future projects. Even better, you’ll be well on your way to having a staple piece you’ll reach for again and again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Doppio Sweater\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eby Seunghee Hong\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/doppio-sweater\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/\u003cwbr\u003epatterns\/library\/doppio-\u003cwbr\u003esweater\u003c\/wbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperience Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eConfident Beginner\u003cbr\u003eStudents should be comfortable knitting and purling, knitting in the round, and reading a basic pattern. Previous sweater-knitting experience is \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003enot \u003c\/span\u003erequired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass Schedule\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSession 1: October 15, 6:30 to 9:00 PM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eGetting Started\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease come to class with your yarn, needles, and a completed, blocked gauge swatch. We’ll go over the pattern construction, talk through sizing and fit, and answer any questions before casting on together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom there, we’ll get started on the yoke, raglan shaping, lifted increases, and short rows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHomework:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eContinue working through the yoke as you’re able.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSession 2: October 22, 6:30 to 9:00 PM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eSeparating for the Body\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ll check in on everyone’s progress, troubleshoot any issues from the yoke, and work through separating the sleeves from the body. We’ll also talk about adjusting body and sleeve length to get the fit you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen comes the nice part: lots of knitting in the round!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHomework:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWork on the body and\/or sleeves during the break between classes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSession 3: November 5, 6:30 to 9:00 PM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eNeckline \u0026amp; Finishing Techniques\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis session will focus on some of the slightly more elevated details of the Doppio. We’ll cover picking up stitches for the neckline, creating the folded collar, and any remaining questions about finishing the body or sleeves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ll also start going over the tubular bind-off so you’re ready when you reach your hems and cuffs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHomework:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eKeep working toward finishing your sweater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSession 4: November 19, 6:30 to 9:00 PM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eFinishing Your Sweater\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor our final scheduled session, we’ll focus on getting everything finished and polished. We’ll practice the tubular bind-off and talk through underarm finishing, weaving in ends, blocking, and any last fit adjustments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ll also troubleshoot individual projects and make sure everyone leaves knowing exactly what they need to do to finish their sweater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunday Office Hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptional weekly office hours will be held every Sunday at 3:00 PM for anyone who would like some extra help, needs to troubleshoot something, or wants to play catch-up before the next class session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Note About the Class Schedule\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis schedule is meant to be flexible and may shift depending on what we accomplish during each session. Some techniques may spill over into the following class, and we’ll adjust homework and class time as needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf we decide as a group that a fifth session would be helpful, we may add one at no additional cost. We’ll evaluate where everyone is with their sweaters as we go and make that decision together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHomework is flexible too! The breaks between classes are intentionally built in to give everyone time to work through the longer stretches of knitting in the round. Just make as much progress as works for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDoppio Sweater\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epattern, printed or digital\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour chosen yarn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMain needle: 6 mm (US 10), 40 cm and 80 or 100 cm \/ 16\" and 32 or 40\" circular needles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRibbing needle: 4.5 mm (US 7), 40 cm and 80 or 100 cm \/ 16\" and 32 or 40\" circular needles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3.5 mm (US 4), 40, 80, or 100 cm \/ 16, 32, or 40\" circular needles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStitch markers, including one marker that looks different from the others to indicate the beginning of the round (BOR)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTapestry needle for weaving in ends\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGauge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e15 stitches x 22 rows = 10 cm \/ 4\" in stockinette stitch after blocking using the main needles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents may need to adjust their needle size to achieve the correct gauge. 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