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Festival Sweater Knitting Course - Thu

Learn to knit a timeless Scandinavian style sweater step-by-step!

Started Aug 28

From 280 US dollars

Small Space Art Collective

Service Description

Join us for a 10-week knitting journey as we create the Festival Sweater by PetiteKnit—a fun, functional design that’s full of joyful detail. This course is perfect for advanced beginners ready to level up. If you’re comfortable with the knitting basics and want to take on a wearable, confidence-building challenge, this class is for you. We’ll walk through the pattern step-by-step with live demos, printed technique handouts, and video resources to support you in between sessions. You’ll leave each class with clear goals, plus time to knit between meetings. The pace is a balanced blend of ambitious and totally doable—just be ready to fall in love with sweater knitting. Course Includes: - 7 in-person sessions over 10 weeks - Optional FO (Finished Object) party at the end to show off your sweater - Project kit with yarn, pattern, and materials (needles optional) - Technique handouts and video support - Access to an online course forum for support in between sessions and beyond You’ll Learn: - Top-down sweater construction - Round yoke sweater construction - Folded neckline - Twisted rib (optional) - M1L increases - German short rows - Bobble stitch - Magic Loop (or DPNs) - Picking up underarm stitches - Italian/tubular bind-off (optional) Schedule: Thursdays, 5-7pm (Saturday sessions also available - check calendar!) 7 sessions across 10 weeks + optional FO party at Week 12-14 (no session week 5, 6, 9) (Will you miss sessions? It might be ok - send me a message and we'll figure it out!) Skill Level: Advanced Beginner Pre-reqs: - Long-tail cast on - Knit & purl - Basic decreases (K2tog, SSK/SKP) - Comfort with stockinette stitch - Familiarity with knitting in the round Before Class Begins: Register 3 weeks in advance to select your sweater size and colors to allow us to order your supplies in time. You will be able to choose between an organic merino wool or wool/cotton blend Let’s knit a sweater you’ll love to wear! 🎉 Instructor: Cecilia Ostberg Cecilia brings a global perspective to her art and teaching. Growing up on the south coast of Sweden, she now flourishes in sunny Southern California with her husband, two cats and a Chiweenie. Cecilia is a lifelong creative spirit, always eager to learn new art/craft techniques. From garment sewing to knitting and jewelry making, her passion lies in handmade creations and artistic exploration. Her background infuses her work with a unique blend of Scandinavian heritage and Southern California vibes.

Upcoming Sessions

Policies

Our Policies: Please arrive 10 minutes early for your workshop. Workshops start on time. If you are more that 15 minutes late for your class, you may forfeit your chance to take the class. You may cancel for a refund up to 20 days before the workshop. After that, workshop fees are not refundable or transferable. You may reschedule for a different workshop up to 15 days before the workshop, and up to 7 days if for the same workshop within the following 3 months. We reserve the right cancel or reschedule a workshop with fewer than 4 sign ups. We will inform you at least 24 hours before the workshop if there is cancellation due to low registration. If you cannot attend the rescheduled date, you will receive a refund. If we have no registrations up to 7 days before the workshop, unless otherwise noted in the description, we may cancel or reschedule. Please book in advance or let us know you're planning to book. Please note that we may take photos during the workshop to use on social media. If you do wish to be photographed, please let the teacher know when you arrive. If you are sick, please stay home. Call or email to let us know that you are not coming. You will receive a credit for a future class. By signing up for a class or workshop hosted by Small Space Art Collective you agree to the terms and conditions stated here. You hereby release Small Space Art Collective or any person or persons acting on its behalf from liability for any bodily injuries sustained, or for loss or damage of any personal articles while on the premises or participating in an activity sponsored or hosted by Small Space Art Collective. Furthermore the undersigned agrees that in the event medical attention is required due to accident or illness, Small Space Art Collective shall, without accepting fiscal responsibility, seek such medical services as it deems necessary and appropriate through EMs/911 and/or local hospitals.

POV: Taking a class at Small Space

Sam Crane,

Dana Point, CA

“This embroidery class was perfect! The space is inviting and sparks creativity. Cecilia is a skilled and effective teacher. She provides you a cute little kit with everything you need! Incredibly grateful for Cecilia to hold the space for some therapeutic making time, community, and skills that I can take with me. Thank you, thank you!

Kristianne Riddle,

San Clemente, CA

"I have only attended the Fiber Club and Marbling Workshop so far am so inspired!! Small Space Collective is such a treasure in our town. San Clemente has been needing something like this for a long time. The two women who run this studio have an incredible vision. They are building a wonderful community of artists and crafters who can share and learn from each other."

Catherine Peet,