Sweater Series Class taught by Amy Gallmeyer

This series is tailored for you! After you choose your favorite sweater pattern this class will guide you

through all the steps necessary for knitting a sweater that fits. We will start by considering yarn fibers and

weights, move to size and fit, learn the importance of making a gauge swatch, cover techniques and

finally we will focus on finishing and care of garment. The class will concentrate on sweater basics as

well as provide individual instruction.

Prerequisites: The student must be able to cast on, knit, purl and bind off as well as have some

previous experience knitting and completing a project.

Skills Taught: Sweater construction, checking gauge, pattern reading, techniques, and correcting

mistakes.

Dates: Saturday, August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 from 10 - noon.

Cost: $175.00

Class size: 4 students.

Materials: To be purchased at GarenHuis Yarn Studio.

 Pattern of your choosing. Please select and purchase your pattern prior to first class.

 Yarn to be purchased after first class.

Homework: Bring a favorite sweater from home with you to first class. Choose pattern and bring two 

copies of it to the first class