ADVANCED: Breathing Space Sweater 

Jan. 16 & 30 & Feb. 13 & 27, Wednesdays
March 8 & 22, April 5 & 19, Fridays

It’s SWEATA WEATHA! We know the snow, rain, ice & cold temps are going to inspire us to churn out sweaters like a sweatshop factory. We don’t want you to be left behind! This short-rowing & asymmetrical sweater by Veera Valimaki was inspired by the art of breathing, something we rarely really pay attention to. This seamless sweater is worked from top down with raglan yoke and the asymmetric shaping makes it a very stylish and at the same time very easy to wear. This 4-session class will be taught by Yarnista & Owner Susan Dickerson and will be held:

• 1 to 3 pm Wednesdays, Jan. 16 & 30, March 13 & 27
• 1 to 3 pm Fridays, March 8 & 22 and April 5 & 19.

All materials can be purchased at The Flying Needles for 10% off after you have registered. The class is limited to 6 people. Register for this class by stopping by or calling us at (757) 345-3655.

Class Level: Advanced
Skills required: You must be a confident knitter, able to cast on, knit & purl, and have completed a project in the round and several sweaters.
What you will learn: Importance of gauge, top-down sweater construction without seams, short-rows, using waste yarn to hold stitches, changing colors
Materials: 1140 to 2390 yards of fingering weight yarn, US 4 & 2.5 circular needles 32” long or more, stitch holders or waste yarn, stitch markers
HOMEWORK: Knit a 4” x 4” swatch (stockinette stitch – knit on right side & purl on wrong side) with your needles & yarn and confirm gauge prior to 1^st class. If you need assistance, please make an appointment to confirm gauge.**
Pattern: Breathing Space by Veera Valimaki, $6 Ravelry or $8 printed pattern
Cost: $120 with 24-hour advance reservation / $150 walk-in