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Fall Sweater Workshop


  • Firefly Fiber Arts Studio 2860 North Milwaukee Avenue Chicago, IL, 60618 United States (map)

Fall Sweater Workshop
$100
See Schedule for Exact Dates
Led by Jackie Valdez

Our Fall Sweater Workshop is prefect for first time sweater makers! Learn how to knit The Carbeth Sweater and start building your handmade wardrobe! Lead by Jackie Valdez, our Fall Sweater Workshop will have you creating confidently! The Carbeth Sweater is a fun and beginner friendly knit, teaching several sweater construction techniques . The Carbeth sweater is available in sizes from XS - 5XL, and uses bulky weight yarn, knitting up quickly.

Jackie will guide you through the sweater construction, starting with choosing the yarn, sizing, and gauge swatching, creating the perfect fit, sweater construction, and finally, finishing and blocking. Each class is tailored to each student’s needs and progress.

All students will receive 10% off yarn and needles needed for the workshop.

Classes are held 2 days a week, on a 7 week schedule. This package includes 4 classes, with additional sessions $25 each. Students will need to sign up for 4 sessions in advance, as each class has a 5 person maximum. All students must show proof of vaccination and masks are strongly recommended.

Class Schedule:

Thursday, October 13 - 2pm
Saturday, October 15 - 2pm
Thursday, October 20 - 2pm
Saturday, October 22 - 2pm
Thursday, October 27 - 2pm
Saturday, October 29 - 2pm
Thursday, November 3 - 2pm
Saturday, November 5 - 2pm
Thursday, November 10 - 2pm
Saturday, November 12 - 2pm
Thursday, November 17 - 2pm
Saturday, November 19 - 2pm
Thursday, December 1 - 2pm
Saturday, December 3 - 2pm

Later Event: October 19
I Feel Like Dyeing Yarn Trunk Show