Ready to knit your first sweater—but want guidance every step of the way? This multi-session class breaks the Step-by-Step Sweater down into manageable, confidence-building stages so you can enjoy the process and actually finish your garment.

Designed for beginner knitters who are comfortable with the basics, this series focuses on understanding why you’re doing each step, not just following instructions. You’ll learn essential sweater-knitting skills you can use again and again.

Class Breakdown

• Class 1:
  Get oriented with the pattern, talk yarn and needle choices, and learn how (and why) to swatch.

• Class 2:
  Measure your swatch, choose the correct size, cast on at the neckline, and join to knit in the round.

• Class 3:
  Learn and practice raglan increases while working through the yoke.

• Class 4:
  Split for sleeves and continue knitting the sweater body.

• Class 5:
  Bind off the body, pick up the sleeves, and learn finishing and blocking techniques to make your sweater shine.

By the end of the series, you’ll have a handmade sweater, a deeper understanding of garment construction, and the confidence to tackle future sweater projects on your own. Cozy, empowering, and totally doable—this is sweater knitting, step by step.

Instructor:  Caitlin Piette

Class Date:   Five Sunday afternoons, Feb. 1, 8, 22 March 8 & 29 at 1pm.  Classes are spread out to allow everyone to get their knitting done.    If you miss one or more sessions in a series, we are  not able to offer make-up classes, credits, or refunds for the missed dates.

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

Class fee: $200 for five sessions over February and March, two one-hour and three two-hour in-person session and pattern.   Any purchases made for and during the class will receive 10% off!

Project is best for:  Advanced Beginner ready to take on a garment.  Students should know how to knit, purl and cast on.

Suggested Yarn:  Purchased during class 1 at the shop. Average cost for a sweater quantity of yarn depending upon size is:

Low end yarn: ~$45-75

Mid-Grade Natural Fiber yarn: ~$80-135

Premium yarn: ~$160-$288

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 size:  US 7 (4.5mm) & US9 (5.5mm) circular needles

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

Pattern Information:  Step-by-Step Sweater by Florence Miller

Sizes: 7 sizes

Minimum of three participants for class to take place. Sign ups are evaluated 24 hours in advance.  Please provide an email and a phone number contact information so that you can be contacted should the class 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.