Toltsa Tee Online
Adventurous Beginner
Begins April 20
Online

Description

A perfect first sweater project or a template to explore new skills! Using the versatile Tolsta Tee pattern, we’ll learn all the important steps in knitting a top-down sweater that fits YOU! In the first class we’ll look at yarn, gauge, sizing and how to make pattern adjustments for the neckline, bust and more. From there, we’ll breakdown each technique step by step to learn German short rows, increases & decreases with ways to track them plus tips for knitting stripes, eyelets or texture. You’ll finish this series with a beautiful summer top.

This class is offered online so you can join the fun from anywhere!

Skills needed:

• Solid knowledge of knit and purl stitches, knitting in the round plus casting on and binding off. You have knit a few accessories.

Class Dates: 

• Bonus Materials Planning Online Class: Monday, April 13 from 11-12pm. This class is a chance to talk about yarn, notions, how to measure your body and make a gauge swatch, pattern(s) and more!
• Online Class: Mondays, April 20, 27; May 4 & 18; June 1 & 8 from 11-12:30pm. Please note that class on April 27 is from 11-1pm.
• Each class will be recorded. The link will be emailed within 24/hr of class.
• All online classes are taught live via Zoom and feature two cameras. Learn all about our classes here.

Fee: $105

Materials: 

• Tolsta Tee by Rebecca Clow of The Creabea on Ravelry.
• DK weight yarn in the amount stated for your size in the pattern.
  • Check the pattern for yarn amount and needle sizes if you wish to knit the Fingering Weight version of the Tolsta Tee.
• US #8, 16” & 32” circular needles or size needed to achieve gauge (we’ll go over this in our first class)
• US #6, 16” circular needle
• US #6 double pointed needles or US#6, 32” circular needles if you prefer to use magic loop method for the sleeves. 
• Locking stitch markers, three different colors if possible
• Crochet needle or stitch fixer
• Needle point protectors
• Waste yarn (yarn scrap in a contrasting color than your sweater yarn) or preferred method to put stitches on hold.
• Tapestry needle
• Measuring tape
• Scissors

Knit Work: Knit a gauge swatch in the round before the first class on April 20.  More details located on Knit Work page once you register for class.

Students receive a 10% discount on yarn for this class purchased at The Tea Cozy.