{"product_id":"top-down-garment-knitting-workshop-the-cloud-collection","title":"Top-Down Garment Knitting Workshop – The Cloud Collection","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLearn Top-Down Garment Construction with the PetiteKnit Cloud Collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis four-part workshop is designed to help you understand how a modern top-down garment is built – not simply follow a pattern line by line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll choose one design from PetiteKnit's Cloud Collection – \u003cstrong\u003eCloud Sweater, Cloud Blouse, Cloud Tee or Cloud Top\u003c\/strong\u003e – and work through the construction with guided support in a small group. Because all four designs share the same basic construction, everyone learns the same core skills while making the garment that best suits their wardrobe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWorkshop Format\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4 x 2-hour sessions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWednesday group:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11:00–1:00 pm (Wednesday 30th Sept, 7th Oct, 14th Oct, 21st Oct\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFriday group:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2:00–4:00 pm (2nd Oct, 9th Oct, 16th Oct, 23rd Oct)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum 6 knitters per group\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf the group needs a little more time to complete the key construction stages, an additional fifth session will be added at no extra charge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout the workshop we'll focus on understanding the construction of your garment, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoosing the right size and understanding positive ease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoosing a suitable yarn or yarn combination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwatching, blocking and achieving the correct gauge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReading and navigating a PetiteKnit garment pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGerman Short Rows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM1L and M1R increases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePicking up stitches neatly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorking flat and transitioning to knitting in the round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilding the back yoke, shoulders and front yoke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJoining the body at the underarms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSleeves or armhole finishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePicking up and finishing the neckline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrying on, checking fit and adjusting length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinishing and blocking your completed garment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoose Your Cloud\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can choose to knit the \u003cstrong\u003eCloud Sweater, Cloud Blouse, Cloud Tee or Cloud Top\u003c\/strong\u003e. Your own PetiteKnit pattern is required and is purchased separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Is This Workshop For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis workshop is suitable for confident beginners and intermediate knitters who can already cast on, knit and purl independently. You do \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e need previous garment-knitting experience. Techniques such as German Short Rows, Make 1 increases and picking up stitches will be taught during the course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour structured 2-hour small-group classes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn additional fifth session if the group needs it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA printed Wild \u0026amp; Woolly \u003cstrong\u003eTop-Down Cloud Collection Workshop Workbook\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuidance with size, ease, yarn choice and gauge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHands-on help throughout the key construction stages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10% off workshop materials purchased from Wild \u0026amp; Woolly Yarns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat You'll Need\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PetiteKnit pattern, yarn and needles are purchased separately. We strongly recommend choosing your yarn with us before the workshop so that you can have your gauge swatch knitted and be ready to cast on in week 1.  We can help you select an appropriate garment option and make sure you have the correct quantity of yarn and correct needles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease bring:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour chosen PetiteKnit Cloud pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour chosen yarn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA washed and blocked gauge swatch if possible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe circular needles required for your project\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTape measure\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScissors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're unsure what to buy, please come into the shop before the workshop and we'll help you choose your pattern, size, yarn and needles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBefore the First Session\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose your Cloud design, purchase your pattern and yarn, and make a gauge swatch using the yarn or yarn combination you plan to use. We recommend washing and blocking the swatch before class so we can check the finished gauge together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou do not need to cast on your garment before the first session.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWorkshop Fee\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$185 per person\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlaces are limited to six knitters per group so there is plenty of time for individual help with fit, gauge and construction.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wild \u0026 Woolly Yarns","offers":[{"title":"Wednesday Group – 11:00am–1:00 pm","offer_id":48306063605925,"sku":"WORKSHOP-CLOUD-WED","price":185.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Friday Group – 2:00pm–4:00 pm","offer_id":48306063638693,"sku":"WORKSHOP-CLOUD-FRI","price":185.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2278\/9631\/files\/Wild-and-Woolly-Yarns-Workshop-Top-Down-Garment-Knitting-Workshop-The-Cloud-Collection-Wednesday-Group-1100am-100-pm.jpg?v=1790103538","url":"https:\/\/www.wildandwoollyyarns.co.nz\/products\/top-down-garment-knitting-workshop-the-cloud-collection","provider":"Wild \u0026 Woolly Yarns","version":"1.0","type":"link"}