Swedish Workshops

The Swedish North Halland Pullover, 12 hours

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

The lovely red and black Swedish sweater from the Halland region can be dated back to the late 1800's. In this class, a small sweater will be knitted circularly compiling a variety of Swedish construction techniques: 3 different cast-ons, a choice of patterned or corrugated ribbing, 2 color geometric pattern knitting, "seam" stitches, the traditional neck construction and front slit, purling on the wrong side with 2 colors, the Swiss/Norwegian purl, 2 shoulder joins, 2 types of sleeve construction, plus a discussion on designing. A slide show of some of these historic garments will also be shown.

Supply List:

•     3 oz. each worsted weight yarn (preferably wool) in red and black.

•     One set 7" long (or shorter) dp needles each, US sizes 3.75 mm and 4.5 mm.

•     One 16" circular needle US size 4.5 mm.

•     St markers, st holders, scissors, sticky notes or magnetic board to keep your place on the chart, tapestry needle

•     Crochet hook, size D.

Homework:  None.