Next Level Knitting: Knit a Sweater

Are you a knitter who’s looking to take your knitting to the next level? Maybe you’ve knit a lot of scarves, cowls and hats, and you’re looking for a more challenging project.

Enter the raglan sweater! The raglan sweater is a great first sweater project. It has a classic, easy fit, is seamlessly constructed and even allows you to try it on as you’re knitting!

You might be intimidated by the idea of a sweater - it’s so big after all! - but the truth is that if you can knit comfortably in the round using circular and double pointed needles, then you have all the skills you need to knit a sweater. Really!

In this extensive two hour class, I'll show you step-by-step how to knit your very first sweater. We’ll go over:

• Knitting gauge (super important!)
• Choosing needles and yarn
• Shaping the neckline
• Dividing the sleeves from the body
• Customising the body length
• Knitting and shaping the sleeves
• Creating a neat and even neckline rib
• Blocking the sweater for a perfect fit

By the end of the class, you’ll have all the tools you’ll need to knit a classic raglan sweater for yourself or a loved one. This class is for any knitter who wants to move beyond scarves, cowls and hats to the exciting world of sweaters!

Want to explore more knitting classes? Check out these knitting classes on Skillshare:

• Knitting 1: Learn the Basics with a Simple Scarf
• Knitting 2: Learn Stitch Widths with a Triangle Scarf
• Knitting 3: Learn Knitting in the Round with a Slouchy Hat
• Knitting 4: Learn Advanced Techniques with a Trendy Headband
• Knitting Hats: Beyond the First Four Stitches

• Introduction
• 2 Welcome: Tips to Get Started
• 3 Gauge: the Key to Good Fit
• 4 Choosing Needles and Yarn
• 5 Knitting a Gauge Swatch
• 6 Measuring the Swatch
• 7 Troubleshooting Gauge
• 8 Materials and Casting On
• 9 Choosing a Size
• 10 Cast On and Rows 1-2
• 11 Rows 3-4 and Staying Organised
• 12 Instructions for Multiple Sizes
• 13 Joining in the Round
• 14a Splitting the Sleeves
• 14b Splitting the Sleeves Cont.
• 15 Knitting the Body
• 16a Shaping the Sleeves
• 16b Shaping the Sleeves Cont.
• 17a Decreasing the Sleeves
• 17b Decreasing the Sleeves Cont.
• 18 Finishing the Sleeves and Underarms
• 19a Knitting a Neat Neckline
• 19b Knitting a Neat Necklline Cont.
• 20 Blocking for a Perfect Fit