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