First Sweater with Paul Haesemeyer Dates: October 24, 31, November 7, 14 & 21 • 10 - NoonSkill Level: Beginner / Advanced Beginner Paul Haesemeyer guides you through making a simple, wearable sweater from start to finish using the Worsted Basic Drop Shoulder or Bulky Basic Drop Shoulder pattern designed by James Watts. A great first sweater project: simple enough to be approachable, but packed with skills you’ll use on sweaters for years to come. The Worsted or Bulky Basic Drop Sleeve Sweater is a straightforward top-down design in comfortable worsted or chunky yarn. You’ll learn the fundamentals of sweater construction, including shaping, joining pieces, ribbing, and finishing. The body can be knit in the round or flat, but Paul encourages first-time sweater knitters to work it flat—it gives you valuable practice with seaming and helps build confidence with garment construction. If you choose the flat method, Paul will walk you through using mattress stitch to create neat, polished side and shoulder seams. Homework: Please work a flat swatch and have it prepared for your first class. Swatch instructions: With main needle and project yarn, cast on 30 stitches. Row 1 - Knit. Row 2 - Purl. Repeat rows 1 & 2 for about 3 - 4". Cast off. Sample is knit with Noro Ito. but any worsted will work. 10% discount for class supplies. If choosing the bulky pattern,
