Swedish Workshops

The Swedish North Halland Pullover, 6 hours

Level:  Intermediate, must be experienced using double pointed needles.

The lovely Swedish red and black man's pullover sweater from the Halland region can be dated back to the late 1800's. In this class, a sampler will be knitted circularly compiling a variety of Swedish construction techniques: the traditional twisted cast-on and patterned ribbing, seam stitches, the Diamonds and Crosshatching motif, an initial box, and centering shoulder motifs. Working with a yarn in each hand, and purling with 2 yarns in the back of the work will also be covered.

Materials:

•     2 oz. worsted weight yarn (preferably wool) EACH in red and black.

•     One set 7"/20 cm long (or shorter) double pointed needles EACH, sizes 3.75 and 4.5 mm.

•     St markers, st holders, scissors, tapestry needle, waste yarn, size D crochet hook, and sticky notes or magnetic board to keep your place on the chart.

Homework:  None.