Knit a Simple Sweater *In-Person* *NEW*

In this class for advanced beginner and intermediate knitters, knitters will choose from two pullover sweater patterns depending on skill level and pattern appeal. Both patterns are knit top-down and in-the-round, and they require circular needles; one features a surprisingly easy eyelet yoke using worsted weight yarn and the other option includes raglan yoke shaping (and optional German short-rows) using Aran weight yarn. (Other patterns can be considered in consultation with the instructor.) Participants will learn about sweater construction and tips for knitting a sweater that fits. Homework is assigned each week to help knitters stay on track to complete the trickiest parts together in our six-week class. (Participants with more knitting time outside class are likely to finish the sweater during our course, others will be well on their way to finishing independently.) Instructor: Laura Broach

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Laura Broach is a Cambridge Public School teacher who has been passionate about knitting for almost her entire life. Her favorite yarns are natural fibers, like alpaca and merino, and she especially loves discovering beautiful hand-dyed yarns. Her favorite colors to use are blue and green – and sometimes a pop of orange. Her favorite items to knit are sweaters, socks, hats, shawls, and mittens; and she wears only hand-knit socks in the winter. Finally, her favorite places to knit are boats, trains, and planes; on the beach; on her patio or porch; and, most often, on her sofa with her labradoodle Luca curled up nearby.