What's covered in this workshop?
This teachable course goes hand-in-hand with the included written Dacite Sweater knitting pattern so you'll never be left wondering how to approach a section.
Some of the techniques covered in this course are:
- Provisional Cast-On
- Long Tail Cast-On & Edging
- German Short Rows
- Raglan Set-Up
- Working Buttonhole
- Dividing for the Sleeves
- Working Increases & Decreases
- I-Cord Bind-Off
- Finishing & Blocking
This workshop is suitable for new knitters who would love to learn all the secrets of knitting a sweater for themselves or a more experienced knitter who would like to perfect their knitting skills.
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Pattern Information
SIZE
To Fit Actual Bust Circumference Up To: 30 (32.75, 35.75, 39.5, 42.25, 46, 48.75, 51.75, 54.5, 57.25)”/ 76 (83, 91, 100.5, 107.5, 117, 124, 131.5, 138.5, 145.5) cm. 2-3”/5-7.5 cm of positive ease recommended.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust Circumference: 32 (34.75, 37.75, 41.5, 44.25, 48, 50.75, 53.75, 56.5, 59.25)”/ 81.5 (88.5, 96, 105.5, 112.5, 122, 129, 136.5, 143.5, 150.5) cm, with front bands overlapped & buttoned
Length: 21.75 (22.25, 23, 23.25, 23.75, 24.25, 24.75, 25, 25.25, 25.75)”/ 55 (56.5, 58.5, 59, 60.5, 61.5, 63, 63.5, 64, 65.5) cm, measured down the back
Note: This does not include Garter Stitch Collar. Size 37.75” / 96cm modeled with approx. 2.5” / 6.5 cm of positive ease
GAUGE
17 sts and 24 rows / rnds = 4”/ 10 cm in St St 17 sts and 32 rows / rnds = 4”/ 10 cm in Garter St
YARN
Aran/worsted weight yarn approx. 1099 (1180, 1294, 1400, 1526, 1659, 1772, 1880, 1962, 2061) yds/ 1008 (1083, 1186, 1285, 1400, 1522, 1626, 1725, 1800, 1891) m
Sample 1: Stolen Stitches ‘Nua Worsted’ (60% Merino, 20% Yak, 20% Linen; 109 yds / 100 m per 1.76 oz / 50 g); colour: Unexpected Macaw (9904): 11 (11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 18, 19) skeins
Sample 2: Studio Donegal ‘Soft Donegal’ (100% Wool, 210 yds / 190 m per 100g); color: #5202 (Olive Green): 6 (6, 7, 7, 8, 9, 9, 10, 10, 11) skeins.
NEEDLES & NOTIONS
US size 8 / 5 mm circular needles, 40”/ 100 cm long (or longer for larger sizes)
US size 8 / 5 mm dpns if magic loop not being used for sleeves
Always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed, as every knitter’s gauge is unique.
Stitch markers, waste yarn, tapestry needle, 2 buttons approx 1”/ 2.5 cm diam.
Meet Your Teacher
Carol Feller trained initially as a textile artist and then as a structural engineer. While both of these backgrounds are very different the influences can be seen in her design work which is well-shaped, flattering to wear and enjoyable to knit.
She strives to design clothing with a difference: not overly complex, but still giving a very unique end product. She likes to work with different construction methods, so long as they enhance the knitting experience and make for a more intuitively put-together knitted item.
Carol has been widely published in books and magazine and travels the world teaching in yarn shops and fibre festivals. The classes she teaches cover a wide range of subjects from cables and chart reading, through garment shaping and customisation right through to short rows and colourwork. In her classes you'll move from learning the basics to refining your knitting skills and fixing problems.
Reviews
Beautiful Pattern
"What a pleasure to be asked to write about this pattern. Carol has written a beautiful pattern, and so easy to follow. I have finished the main body, and now am half-way through the first sleeve. Very different from any garment I have made before. It will be so warm, particularly as we are in the middle of winter at the moment. I started this pattern just after finishing the Tabouli cardigan. Really loving Carol's patterns."
-Rosemary
Dacite Cardigan
"If neck band and button hole band are keeping you from knitting a cardigan, fear no more! This is an amazingly easy pattern, knitted flat in one piece, with no seaming required. Garter stitch for the front, stockinette for the back and the sleeves. The pattern is well written, the class video is excellent, and Carol Feller, the instructor, responds to questions within a few hours. You can't go wrong with this class that is so moderately priced for all the support that you get. I enjoyed knitting this smart looking cardigan and will be doing another with a different yarn and different color. Thanks, Carol!"
-Elaine
Would you like a yarn kit?
Curated yarn kits are available for all of our project workshops. You can find the exact colour that Carol selected or choose from the combinations provided.
Dacite is knit using our Nua Worsted yarn. It's secret lies in its unique blend of Merino, Yak, and Linen, designed with cables and textured stitches in mind. It can be described in two words - cosy luxury.
So if you'd like to pick up a yarn kit or put your colour combinations together, click the button below:
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