Skógafjall (Tree Sweater) Sweater Class

$110.00

A perfect first colorwork sweater, the Skógafjall is an iconic, bottom up circular yoke sweater that will help you learn about bottom up sweater fitting and the basics of stranded colorwork. Grab your favorite worsted weight yarn and let’s get started.

7 Sessions
Optional Materials class: Wednesday, April 29th at 6:00pm CST
Wednesdays May 13, 20, 27 June 3, 10, 17, 24
6:30pm - 8:00pm CST

Session 1: Your Sleeve as a swatch: introduction to bottom up sweaters
Session 2: Second Sleeve and Casting on the body
Session 3 & 4: Working the body and determining ideal length
Session 5: The Big Join: adding your sleeves and body to create a yoke
Session 6: Colorwork tips and tricks
Session 7: Neckline adjustments and tips for finishing

Suggested Materials:
Skógafjall Pattern (Not included in the class)
Needles:
Body/colorwork: US #8 / 5.0 mm small-circumference needles (double pointed, magic loop, or two circulars); 32 in / 80 cm circular needle
Ribbing: US #6 / 4.0 mm double-pointed needles, 32 in / 80 cm circular needle for magic loop, or preferred small circumference method; 16 in / 40 cm circular needle

Yarn:
Color A (Main Color)
Approximately 695 (780, 835, 945, 1030, 1085) yd worsted or aran weight yarn
Color B
Approximately 85 (95, 105, 115, 125, 135) yd worsted or aran weight yarn
Color C
Approximately 70 (75, 80, 90, 100, 105) yd worsted or aran weight yarn

Your registration includes:
- Access to a digital classroom space via my Might Networks platform to discuss progress and ask questions of your other class participants
- Class recordings available for 1 year after the date of the first class
- Zoom links for each live class. Each class will feature two instructor cameras, one for audio and the other for Hand Cam live technique demonstrations

A perfect first colorwork sweater, the Skógafjall is an iconic, bottom up circular yoke sweater that will help you learn about bottom up sweater fitting and the basics of stranded colorwork. Grab your favorite worsted weight yarn and let’s get started.

7 Sessions
Optional Materials class: Wednesday, April 29th at 6:00pm CST
Wednesdays May 13, 20, 27 June 3, 10, 17, 24
6:30pm - 8:00pm CST

Session 1: Your Sleeve as a swatch: introduction to bottom up sweaters
Session 2: Second Sleeve and Casting on the body
Session 3 & 4: Working the body and determining ideal length
Session 5: The Big Join: adding your sleeves and body to create a yoke
Session 6: Colorwork tips and tricks
Session 7: Neckline adjustments and tips for finishing

Suggested Materials:
Skógafjall Pattern (Not included in the class)
Needles:
Body/colorwork: US #8 / 5.0 mm small-circumference needles (double pointed, magic loop, or two circulars); 32 in / 80 cm circular needle
Ribbing: US #6 / 4.0 mm double-pointed needles, 32 in / 80 cm circular needle for magic loop, or preferred small circumference method; 16 in / 40 cm circular needle

Yarn:
Color A (Main Color)
Approximately 695 (780, 835, 945, 1030, 1085) yd worsted or aran weight yarn
Color B
Approximately 85 (95, 105, 115, 125, 135) yd worsted or aran weight yarn
Color C
Approximately 70 (75, 80, 90, 100, 105) yd worsted or aran weight yarn

Your registration includes:
- Access to a digital classroom space via my Might Networks platform to discuss progress and ask questions of your other class participants
- Class recordings available for 1 year after the date of the first class
- Zoom links for each live class. Each class will feature two instructor cameras, one for audio and the other for Hand Cam live technique demonstrations

The Rainier Sweater is a classic yoke sweater with bottom up construction that you’ll find yourself reaching for any time there’s a chill in the air.

Supplies:
Needles: US 4 and US 6 (or size needed to obtain gauge) 32”- 40” needles for Magic Loop or US 4 DPNs / 16” circular for smaller ribbing if you don’t wish to use Magic Loop

DK Weight Yarn: (Pattern calls for Kelbourne Woolens Scout (100% wool; 274 yds/100 gm skein):
Main Color: 3 (3, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6) skeins
Contrast Color: 2 (2, 3, 3, 4, 4, 5) skeins

Via Zoom Sundays, January 11, 18, 25, February 1, 8, 15th Final Check In: Sunday, March 22
2:00 - 3:30 pm CST

Class 1: January 11
- Swatching and color combo discussion
Class 2: January 18
Starting with Sleeves - two at a time vs one at a time.
Class 3: January 25
Sleeve wrap-up and casting on the body
Class 4: February 1
Continuing with the body and general chit chat
Class 5: February 8
The great join! putting the sleeves and body together to start our yokes!

Class 6: February 15
The collar, grafting your armpits and finishing

Finale Check-in March 22
Checking in and answering your questions!

About classes with Laura:

Classes are taught via Zoom with two cameras: one for Laura’s face and audio and the other focused on Laura’s hands for demonstration. All classes are recorded and distributed the morning after scheduled class times. Registration gives you access to bonus content in a classroom workspace at LauraAllyson.Party, a social network for makers.