Olga Sweater Class — Because Apparently We Have a Stripe Problem

We can’t get enough of stripes around here… and honestly, we’ve stopped trying.

Join us as we cast on the Olga Sweater by PetiteKnit — the effortlessly cool, perfectly striped sweater that somehow looks equally at home with jeans, leggings, or that “I’m just popping out for yarn” outfit.

This class is designed for knitters who are ready to build confidence with top-down sweater construction while creating a garment you’ll actually want to wear on repeat. We’ll walk through the yoke, shaping, stripe management, sleeve separation, and all the little details that make the Olga such a satisfying knit.

Along the way, you’ll learn how to keep your stripes crisp, your tension consistent, and your sweater looking polished from cast-on to bind-off. You’ll also pick up plenty of practical tips for trying on as you go, adjusting fit, and avoiding those “wait… why is this sleeve six inches longer than the other one?” moments.

Perfect for knitters who:

Can knit and purl comfortably

Have some experience knitting in the round

Want to tackle a wearable sweater with guidance and support

Believe that one more striped sweater is always a reasonable life choice

Expect laughter, helpful troubleshooting, and a room full of knitters collectively enabling each other’s stripe addiction.

Instructor:  Caitlin Piette

Class Date:   Saturday, August 15 from 12pm-2pm

Please arrive at Low Country Shrimp and Knits 10 minutes before the start of class, with materials in hand. All classes will begin promptly at the scheduled time. 

Class fee: $60 for a 2-hour in-person session which includes pattern.  Any purchases made for and during the class will receive 10% off!

Project is best for: Knitters who know how to cast on, knit and bind off.  Anyone who loves Caitlin's choice of patterns and wants to knit an amazing garment!

Suggested Yarn: Heavy DK or worsted weight yarn.

Pattern Gauge: 20 sts & 30 rows in 4"

Yardage:
 995 - 1772 yards (910 - 1620 m). Please note that yardage is estimated, and can vary between knitters and yarn used.

For project-based classes we require your yarn to be purchased at Shrimp and Knits with a 10% discount in advance of the class. 

Needle sizes needed: US 4 and US 6 - or size to achive gauge with the larger sized needle.

Notions: Stitch Marker, tapestry needle, scissors - whatever is in your notions bag!

Pattern Information:  Olga Sweater by Petite Knit

Sizes:  XXS to 4XL

A minimum of three participants is required for this class to run. Enrollment is reviewed 48 hours before the scheduled start time. Please be sure to provide both an email address and phone number at registration so we can contact you if the class needs to be cancelled.

Please arrive at Low Country Shrimp and Knits 10 minutes before the start of class. All classes will begin promptly at the scheduled time. 

Review Low Country Shrimp and Knits' full class policies at the bottom of the Classes and Events page before registering.