My First Knitted Jumper Workshop - Starting Thursday 24th October 6:30pm-8:30pm for 5 sessions (see dates in description)

So, you want to knit a jumper? Woohoo! Excellent! You are in the right place.

This course is perfect for people who have never knitted a jumper before or who have, but want to be guided through the project in a fun group setting. We just need you to know how to cast-on, knit, purl and cast-off whilst being able to knit in the round comfortably using circular needles.

The pattern we follow is the PetitKnits Novice Jumper which is a basic top down yoke jumper knitted in the round using a worsted weight yarn with 4.5mm-6mm needles depending on the yarn chosen. The course runs over 5 x two hour sessions. See Workshop Session Dates tab for specific dates. We have two weeks between Session 1 and 2 to allow you to find and purchase your yarn and swatch with it. Then there is one week between the other sessions.

Week 1:

We go over yarn choices and how to knit a gauge swatch and decide on needle sizes. We also discuss how to  choose which size to knit. You then have two weeks to choose and purchase your yarn, create a gauge swatch.

Week 2:

Cast-on time! We will discuss some cast-on methods and what we need from our cast on for this jumper. If you do not know the cast-on technique used, don't worry, we will teach you. We start knitting the neck portion of the jumper and also practice the increase technique instructed in the pattern for the yoke portion. You now know everything you need to knit down to your boobs (males or female boobs), yippee.

Week 3:

We separate the arms from the body and learn how to put the arm stitches on hold and rejoin the body in the round.  If you are not yet at this point with your own jumper you will be able to learn the techniques using practice materials in class sp please don't worry if life has got in the way.

Week 4:

We pop the live arm stitches back on the needles and join these to the underarm potion of the body before continuing to knit. If you are not yet at this point with your own jumper you will be able to learn the techniques using practice materials in class. Depending on timing we can also start to go over some casting off techniques for the sweater. 

Week 5:

We made it! Session 5! Depending on what was covered last week we may go over casting off techniques this week. We also learn about finishing off a jumper by sewing in ends and pulling any small holes under the arm area closed. And there you have it!! Everything you need to know to finish your first knitted jumper! AMAZING!

Important information

The workshop takes place upstairs in the store which is accessed via a spiral staircase.

We need a minimum of 3 bookings for this course to go ahead. If we do not meet the minimum you will be offered a new date or a refund.

Due to the small numbers of spaces please let us know as soon as possible if you can no longer attend as a refund can only be offered if we are able to fill your space.

Workshop Session Dates

Session 1: Thursday 24th October 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Session 2: Thursday 7th November 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Session 3: Thursday 14th November 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Session 4: Thursday 21st November 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Session 5: Thursday 28th November 6:30pm to 8:30pm