Description: In this class you'll learn to knit the Summer Secret Crop by Jessie Mae Martinson. While knitting you'll learn about yarn choices for summer knits, reading knitting patterns, picking the right size and fit for your body, circular and flat knitting, bottom-up construction, ribbing, double-knit straps, and how to fine-tune your knitting technique. Mel will also teach you basic fit modifications and different edgings if desired. The Summer Secret Crop is written in 10 sizes with finished bust circumferences between 24-62". This pattern can be easily customized with different yarn weights and fibers, or by adding stripes! Check out other knitters' versions here. This class is for ages 16 and up.
Prior skills recommended: Basic knitting skills. This class is designed for beginner knitters who have learned the knit stitch, but want to practice and learn more about garment knitting.
Materials needed: Before the first session of class you'll need:
- The pattern for the Summer Secret Crop by Jessie Mae Martinson, available for free on Ravelry or on Payhip
- Between 175-500 yards of yarn, depending on what size you'd like to make. While this pattern says it recommends fingering weight yarn, this will result in a very sheer top. For better coverage we recommend DK or Worsted weight yarn (like Juniper Moon Cumulus, Noro Sonata, Cascade Noble Cotton, Cascade Anchor Bay, Noro Uchiwa, or Noro Haunui Cotton), or fingering held double (like Kelbourne Mojave (pictured), Gepard Wild and Soft, Universal Bamboo Pop Sock, or Cascade Heritage). Please note if you use fingering held double you'll need twice as much yardage.
- 16-32" Size US 6 (or size needed to get gauge) circular needles
- 16-32" Size US 4 (or .5mm smaller than gauge needle) circular needles
- Removable stitch markers
- Tapestry needles
Prep work: Before the first session of class you will need to purchase at least one skein of your yarn and make at least one swatch. Mel recommends that to make your swatch you cast on 26 stitches, and knit flat in stockinette stitch for 40 rows. You may not need to block your swatch, but Mel recommends at least steaming it. You're aiming for a gauge of 17 stitches and 29 rows over 4 inches. You may need to make multiple swatches if your stitch count is different than the pattern's gauge. In the first session of class we will use your swatch to plan what size to make your sweater and what modifications you'd like to add.
When: This class takes place over two Saturdays:
- May 25 from 10:30am-1:30pm
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June 1 from 10:30am-1:30pm
Class Policies: Materials that you buy in person at Harmony for your class will be 20% off. Class fees are not refundable or exchangeable for any reason. Classes with 2 or fewer sign ups will be canceled, and if the class is canceled students will be notified via email 2 days before the class begins.
