Class - Beech Leaf Pullover with Stephanie

Looking for a spring fling knitting project?  This leafy lace pullover has spring written all over it.  Work this lovely pattern up in Silky Wool and your spring fling will have year round wearability.

Join Stephanie on Monday evenings for 6 weeks this spring as we make the Beech Leaf Pullover together.  

More than a KAL, but not an intensive technique class; this class is a relaxed low stress series for the spring as our days grow warmer and our evenings grow brighter.  Come to every class meeting, or attend just a few. We've priced this class so you can feel ok if you can't attend every meeting. But!!! to make this work we need to run a full class.  Register early to show your interest.

You'll learn some stuff, relax, chat, and make something, all with a Stephanie to guide you.  You'll have the shop to yourselves for this after-hours class.  If you want to amp up your learning in this relaxed class, Stephanie is always ready to answer on-topic and off-topic questions.

This project is great for adventurous beginners.  Yes, there is lace, but this is the perfect project to tackle your fears. For the first few classes we will spend some time reviewing sweater sizing, gauge swatches, plus some basics about lace and chart reading. You'll have Stephanie on hand to help you where you need it and provide any trips and tricks you need along the way.  There are lots of meetings so that everyone can move at their own pace. 


Minimum Skills Required:

• You must know how to knit, purl, and cast on without assistance.
• You should know how to do some form of decrease (like k2tog, ssk, or skp).
• We will talk about size selection and cast on together in class.
• If you're ambitious you can cast on for a swatch before class. Your swatch should be at least 2 lace repeats wide and at least 1 lace repeat tall. 3 repeats wide would be even better.  (You can unravel your swatch and reclaim the yarn if you need it to finish your project.)

You'll learn:

• Picking the best size, what the heck is ease?
• Reading a lace pattern (written and charted).
• Making a swatch. 
• Measuring gauge.
• Blocking Lace.
• Seaming 

What you'll need:

Pattern (REQUIRED): 
Beech Leaf Pullover by Amy Gunderson. 

Pattern leaflet is available to purchase as a printed leaflet or you can get your pattern on Ravelry as a PDF.  Register for class "with materials" to get the pattern leaflet at a discount (regularly $6). You will receive your leaflet at the first class meeting. 

Sizes
Sized for X-Small (Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X). Shown in size Small.  This project has lots of ease! You may be able to size down significantly depending on the type of fit you want. We'll talk all about pickng a size in class.  

Finished Measurements
Bust: 36 (42, 48, 54, 59, 65, 71)in / 91 (107, 122, 136, 150, 165, 180)cm.
Length: 20.5 (20.5, 21, 21.5, 22, 22.5, 22.5)in / 52 (52, 53, 54.5, 56, 57, 57)cm.
Upper Arm: 14 (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)in / 36 (38, 40, 43, 46, 48, 51)cm.

Materials
5 (5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10) x 50g hanks of Elsebeth Lavold Silky Wool shown in shade 217 Fallow.
One pair size US 6/4mm needles, or size to obtain gauge.
Size US 6/4mm circular needle, 16in/40cm long.
Stitch markers.
Stitch holders.

Gauge or Tension
22 sts and 29 rows to 4in/10cm over lace patt (blocked) using size US 6/4mm needles.

Suggested Yarn:  (get 10% off Silky Wool purchased for this class)
Elsbeth Lavold Silky Wool (45% Wool, 30% Silk, 20% Polyamide; 50g/191yards).  

Check out what we have in stock here.  To get 10% off your Silky Wool purchase: Put the Silky Wool in the quantity you need into your cart with the class and use the code listed in the materials for a 10% discount.  

We will be happy to order any color for you. Special Orders must be placed by NOON Monday, March 4th to give us time to get the yarn before class. You'll still get 10% off the yarn for class. Check out the full colorcard here.  

Alternate Yarns:  (get 10% off any yarn substitution purchased for this class project)
You can use any yarn that will get gauge for this project.  What about a fluffy snugly version with mohair? Please avoid alpaca yarns if possible - your instructor is allergic. 

Notions:
Tapestry needle, stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn or additional circular needles

This sweater is worked in 4 pieces and seamed together. The neck band is picked up and knit in the round after joining the shoulder seams. This pattern includes a schematic to help you visualize the construction. Hate charts? The lace pattern is provided in written instructions as well as charted. Stephanie will have handy tips and tricks to make chart reading easier.

Register now to secure your seat.  Don't let yarn selection hold you up!   Register for the class only so that you don't miss out on a spot.  You can make yarn choices later.  You'll still get 10% off any yarn purchased for the class when you shop in person, even yarn that isn't the suggested yarn.  Promise. And, if you can't make it to the shop before class, just give us a call and we can send you an invoice with the class discount, or put your yarn on hold.