{"product_id":"intermediate-knitting-how-to-knit-a-vest-or-sweater-burlington","title":"Intermediate Knitting - How to Knit a Vest or Sweater (Burlington)","description":"\u003cp\u003eHave you already made a scarf and hat and want to take your knitting to the next level?  This is a must-have workshop to learn how to make essential wearables like sweaters and vests.  We will cover key topics and techniques such as:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Increasing \/ decreasing stitches\u003cbr\u003e- Top down vs. bottom-up methods\u003cbr\u003e- The Raglan stitch\u003cbr\u003e- How to shape your wearable\u003cbr\u003e- How to create button holes\u003cbr\u003e- How to customize stitches and pattern to your size\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe actual item created will be a mini-sweater or vest that incorporates all the key concepts.  It is NOT meant to be wearable for an adult, but serves the purpose of being quick to create and practice on.  We will also discuss the measurements needed to create a 'real' garment. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour workshop comes with a complimentary Knitting Help workshop.  This is a session that's perfect if you need more time to finish or ask clarifying questions.  Simply look for an upcoming Help session and let us know (\u003cspan draggable=\"true\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:hello@craft-loft.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehello@craft-loft.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e) which session you'd like to attend at least 48 hours before the session starts.  Please note that the same cancellation and rescheduling policy applies to the Help session.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you hold a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/craft-loft.com\/products\/vip-learning-pass\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eVIP Learning Pass\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, this workshop is FREE to attend \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e(materials and sewing machine rental not included)\u003c\/span\u003e.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eSimply send us a note at \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehello@craft-loft.com\u003c\/a\u003e with the date, time, and name of the workshop before 48hr of the workshop's start time, and we will add you to the list!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  If you have a Family Level VIP Learning Pass, please confirm how many people in your family will be attending.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Not included.  We recommend medium weight yarn and matching knitting needles.  You can also purchase them in the store upon arrival.  You will have access to videos of key techniques so you can review and practice at home.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuration:  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThis workshop takes place over 3 x 2-hr sessions, one per week, with a final 4th session for problem solving and review.\u003c\/span\u003e  We highly recommend making it to all the sessions, but every session will start with a summary review of the previous week's concepts so if you need to miss one, it's not the end of the world.  You will have access to videos to review and practice at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst session: October 15th, 2026 at 5;30pm - 7:30pm \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecond session: October 22nd, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThird session: November 5th, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-Requisites:\u003c\/strong\u003e  You must be familiar with basic knitting stitches such as cast on, knit stitch, purl stitch , working in the round and bind off.  If you don't know them, please take a Knit Scarf and Knit Hat or private lesson to learn those stitches first. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMin. 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