Avena Knit-Along
Avena Sweater/Pullover Knit-Along with Aurora!
Join Aurora and other knitters as she walks through the knitting of this wonderful sweater -- with chances to win prizes along the way!After signing up for FREE (add to cart and check out with attendee name and email address), you will receive an email from us that will include:
- a link to the pattern on Ravelry
- a discount code for the project's yarn to preorder at The Tangled Ball (online or in person)
- confirmation of the Knit-along schedule, with follow-up emails including video/instruction links timed with each milestone
- shared hashtags to show off your work
Avena Sweater:
Suggested yarn: West Yorkshire Spinners Bluefaced Leicester DK
Gauge: 20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches in stockinette
Knit-Along Anticipated Schedule:
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July 1st |
Look for the "Getting Started" video from Aurora Talks Knit to find help getting your sweater on the needles! |
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July 6th |
Aurora will walk you through all the tips & tricks of colorwork acrobatics in the "Colorwork Yoke" video. |
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July 20th |
Short rows are the key to shaping! Learn how to do German short rows in the "Avena Short Rows" video. |
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July 23rd |
Progress Photos! |
Check in with us on Social Media by posting your project photos with the hashtag #avenakal |
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July 27th |
The yoke is DONE, and now it is time to separate the sleeves! Look for the "Separating Sleeves" video for help. |
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August 10th |
Finish Up the Body & Hem |
Doing all that body work was a much needed technical break, but now it's time to do the bind off! Learn how in the "Finishing Body" video. |
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August 15th |
Progress Photos! |
Check in with us on Social Media by posting your project photos with the hashtag #avenakal |
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August 24th |
Pick up Sleeves; TaaT |
The body is DONE! Now it's time for the sleeves! In the "Pick Up Sleeves" video, you can choose between finishing your sleeves one at a time, or learning two at a time! |
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September 8th |
Last push for the finish! |
If you got behind, now is the time to catch up! You are ALMOST THERE! Share your progress pics with the hashtag #avenakal |
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September 15th |
Finish! Try on & Block |
Hooray! You did it! Now it's time to try it on before blocking; a better fit can be achieved by blocking, so let's find out what details we need to address in blocking. More info in the "Finish & Try On" video! |
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