It's time to knit your first sweater (or maybe your first sweater that fits?) The Ramona is a classic cardigan with raglan sleeves and subtle waist shaping. We will cover swatching, sizing, and fit, as well as basic sweater construction and button bands. Students should be comfortable knitting and purling in the round, and reading basic patterns.

Instructor: Amie Palmer

Materials:

Pattern for the Ramona cardigan from Elizabeth Smith (paper or pdf)

Aran or Bulky yarn for your size (Such as Eco Wool, Mecha, or Lucky Tweed)

Needles & Other Supplies:

• US 9/5.5 mm 32”/80 cm circ needle or size needed to obtain gauge.
• US 9/5.5 mm DPNs, or size used to obtain gauge (or you can use 32”/80 cm circ for the magic loop method).
• US 8/5 mm 32”/80 cm circ needle, or 1 needle size smaller than that used to obtain gauge (for button- band & neck ribbing).
• 8 stitch markers.
• 2 pieces of scrap yarn, approx 20”/51 cm in length (or other stich holder for sleeves)
• Tapestry needle.
• Locking stitch markers (for buttonhole placement).
• Buttons: approx 7 (7, 7, 7, 7, 8) (8, 8, 8, 8, 8), approx 7/8”.