Knit a “Lento” Sweater

Instructor: Anne Derby

Saturdays: February 22, March 8, April 5, and May 3, 2025; 11:15 am - 1:15 pm

Join Anne to knit "Lento," a simple pullover designed by Jonna Helin. Over four sessions, we will take time to review the pattern, knit and measure swatches to determine gauge, and make ourselves a timeless sweater.

"Lento" is knit seamlessly in the round from the top down. After a provisional cast on at the neckline, the yoke is shaped with short rows and raglan increases, and the body and sleeves are then worked in the round. The class takes place over several months to allow time for knitting between sessions, so your "Lento" will be ready for fall wearing!

Experience: Knitters should be comfortable casting on, and counting stitches and rows. Some knitting in the round experience would be helpful, but is not required as we will knit our gauge in the round.

Materials needed:

  • Pattern: "Lento," by Jonna Helin - available for purchase on Ravelry
    • Sizes available: 38.5 (42.75, 45.25, 48, 50.75) (55.5, 59.75, 63.5, 67.25)” chest circumference
  • Yarn: "Lento" is knit with two strands of yarn held together throughout
    • Fingering weight yarn: 703 (800, 852, 912, 976) (1067, 1163, 1220, 1302) yds
    • Lace weight yarn: 732 (833, 887, 950, 1016) (1111, 1211, 1270, 1356) yds
    • The "Lento" hanging in the shop was worked holding Malabrigo Ultimate Sock with Isager Boucle, giving the sweater a lightweight fluffy texture. For her own sweater, Anne is planning to hold Brooklyn Tweed Imbue Worsted with Hand Maiden Superkid Silk for a thicker fabric. Come by the shop before the first class meeting, we're happy to show you around and talk through the options!
  • Needles:
    • US 6 (4mm) for ribbing, US 10 (6mm) for stockinette stitch, and an extra circular needle for the provisional cast on at the neckline
    • 4mm crochet hook for provisional cast on at the neckline
    • During the first class meeting, we'll swatch using the larger needles aiming for a gauge, after blocking, of 15 sts x 21 rows to 4” in stockinette. Bring whatever needles you like for working a small circumference in the round - a set of double points or a long circular needle for magic loop
  • Notions: tapestry needle, stitch markers, blocking pins and mat, Knitting Barber Cords, or waste yarn

Class Policy -

  • Face masks are optional in the classroom and in the shop.
  • Refunds or store credits for prepaid class registrations can be made only if we are notified at least two weeks in advance of the beginning of class.
  • Missed classes will not be made up unless the instructor was unable to teach or the shop was unexpectedly closed.
  • Refunds or store credits for missed classes cannot be made.
Class has spaces available

Price: $120.00

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