Knitting FUNdamentals 3: Novice Slipover by PetiteKnit - Wednesdays 6:30 - 8:00, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20 and 5/27

Flock EweNiversity at Peninsula Flock Knits

Knitting FUNdamentals 3
Novice Slipover by PetiteKnit

Ready to knit your first top? The Novice Slipover by PetiteKnit project class includes detailed instructions for those who have finished the Intro to Knitting class and are eager to knit their first garment.

Starting at the back shoulders, it is knit top-down on circular needles, which is a great method to check the fit as you go and add or subtract length. You will also learn to pick up stitches for the neck and armbands, which you can apply any time you need to pick stitches up in the future!

Skills Taught: M1L, M1R, backward loop cast on, knitting in the round, picking up stitches, ribbing 

Class Times: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm, Wednesdays

Dates:  4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20 and 5/27

Class Size: 5 students (age 16+) maximum.  A minimum of 3 students must register and pay for the class in order for the class to be held.   

Fee: $187.50 for five 90-minutes classes

Skill Level:  Cast on, knit, and purl

Materials:  US8 (5 mm), US7 (4.5 mm), US6 (4 mm) circular needles, 14” and 22” or 30” cords, stitch markers, tapestry needle (all materials are available for purchase at Peninsula Flock Knits)

Yarn:   Knitting for Olive heavy merino (worsted weight yarn) (yarn is available for purchase at Peninsula Flock Knits). See below for suggested number of balls to puchase.  Click HERE to purchase your yarn before the first class.

Pattern:  Students will need to have their own copy of the pattern.   Students can purchase the pattern at Peninsula Flock Knits or directly through Ravelry.  Cost is approximately $8.00

Your Teacher:  Sophia

Size guide

The Novice Slipover is designed to have approx. 15 cm [6 inches] of positive ease. The sizes XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL) are designed to fit a bust circumference of 75-80 (80-85) 85-90 (90-95) 95-100 (100-110) 110-120 (120-130) 130-140 (140-150) cm [31½-33½ (33½-35½) 35½-37½ (37½-39½) 39½-43¼ (43¼-47¼) 47¼-51¼ (51¼-55) 55-59 inches]. The measurements for the finished garment are given on the first page of the pattern. Before beginning your project, measure yourself to determine which size will fit you best. For example, if you measure 90 cm [35½ inches] around your bust (or around the widest part of your upper body) you should knit a size S. A size S slipover has a bust circumference of 105 cm [41¼ inches], which in the given example would give you 15 cm [6 inches] of positive ease.

Sizes: XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL)

Measurements: Bust circumference: 95 (100) 105 (109) 114 (120) 131 (140) 151 (160) cm [37½ (39¼) 41¼ (43) 45 (47¼) 5½ (55) 59½ (63) inches]

Length: 49 (53) 55 (57) 58 (60) 62 (64) 66 (68) cm [19¼ (20¾) 21¾ (22½) 22¾ (23½) 24½ (25¼) 26 (26¾) inches] measured mid back incl. neck rib edge

Gauge: 17 stitches x 25 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches] in stockinette stitch on a 5 mm [US8] needle after wash and blocking

Materials: Knitting for Olive Heavy Merino – Suggested # of Balls (50g = 125m). 5 (7) 7 (7) 7 (8) 8 (8) 8-10 (10) Balls

Click HERE to purchase your yarn before the first class.

Please see Flock EweNiversity class policies and the Frequently Asked Questions at the bottom of the Peninsula Flock Knits web page for information about our policies on class cancellation and returns and exchanges of yarn and other materials.   Please contact us at hello@PeninsulaFlockKnits.com with any questions.