It’s time to start thinking about our next Knit-A-Long, and what says Fall better than a cozy wool sweater?! Instead of choosing one pattern to knit, we’ve decided to highlight designer Hannah Fettig (aka Knitbot). Hannah Fettig is known for her classic sweater designs that are knit in one piece (no seaming!), which is ideal for first-time and veteran sweater knitters alike.
All photos from Hannah Fettig’s pattern pages on ravlery
This KAL is going to have some extra goodies including a series of blog posts with advice on everything sweater knitting! Beginning August 20th, we’ll have 2 blog posts per week to guide you through the sweater knitting process. Be on the lookout for the following blog posts:
- Choosing a Pattern and Yarn
- Swatching
- Deciphering Your Swatch and Choosing a Sweater Size
- Tips for Knitting a Sweater with Hand-dyed Yarn
- Making Adjustments on the Fly
- Tips and Tricks for Sleeves
- Seaming – hardly any of Hannah Fettig’s patterns require seaming, but we’ll discuss it anyway!
- Blocking
Think of these blog posts as a free knitting class on making a well-fitting sweater that you love.
A little leery of making your first sweater? Fear not, Hannah’s patterns are easy to follow and there’s surely something for everyone in her collection of patterns. The Stash Enhancers will be happy to help you pick a pattern that will match your skill level. There are even several pint-sized versions of her designs, most notably the Coastal Kids patterns, for the little ones in your life.
The Fall in Love with Sweater Knitting KAL will run from Wednesday September 19th-Wednesday December 12th to give you plenty of time to complete your sweater! The entire blog post series will be finished the week before the kick-off, so you’ll have the resources you need to cast-on right away!
KAL participants will receive 15% off yarn purchased for the knit-a-long between August 22nd and September 19th! Stop on in, browse through the Hannah Fettig patterns, and choose some gorgeous yarn to inspire your fall knitting!
That Schoodic is really cute!
We’re having a sample knit up, and it is REALLY nice!
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