Highland Slipover Class

The Highland Slipover is a quick and relaxing knit.  The sweater is knitted in worsted weight yarn.  We will be making this class' project in Donegal Soft Tweed (100% Merino) available from Spinnin' Yarns.  The yarn has already been ordered in sweater quantities for the occasion.  The pattern for this class is available at Spinnin' Yarns when you have registered for the class.  Here are additional details!

Pattern:  Highland Slipover

Skill Level:  Advanced Beginner or Intermediate

Yarn:  Soft Donegal Tweed (Size and yarn requirements available at the shop.)
          Pattern included with class.

Needles:  Size 7 circular needle in 16" and 32" or needle to make gauge
                Size 6 circular needle in 16" (for cuffs, collar, bands) or one needle smaller than the one with which you obtained gauge

Homework Assignment:  Make a gauge swatch (18 stitches and 28 rows = 4") in stockinette stitch and block swatch.

Skills Needed:  Techniques - Knitting flat, knitting in the round, long-tail cast-on, backwards loop cast-on, increasing, German Short Rows, holding stitches, picking up stitches.

Session 1:  Cast on, work the neckline and back.
Session 2:  Knit Right front and left front. 
Session 3:  Armhole increases and joining in the round.
Session 4:  Picking up stitches for arm band an neckline.  *** Please note that this session will be two weeks after session 3 to allow you to finish the body of your sweater.