Art Nouveau Sweater

Beautiful and Engaging with learning opportunities galore! The Art Nouveau is a classic top-down pullover with a stunning colorwork motif worked in two contrasting colors against a solid main-color background. Chart reading, stranded color work basics, and sweater construction are the focus of this class. Join in and create something gorgeous! 

Finished bust measurements:             36.6” (39.4, 41.2, 44, 46.8, 52.2, 55, 58.2)”

Yarn Choices:  You may choose to use two solid colors for your two contrasting yarns, but it’s also possible to create a one-color motif, or you could work with a self-striping yarn for another variation.

PATTERN - Participants need to obtain a copy of the pattern before class. (Ravelry.com)
                    
Art Nouveau Sweater by Eleanor Mortensen

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Chart reading, stranded color work basics, and sweater construction

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
Intermediate  - You should be very familiar with casting on, knitting, purling and the ability to fix basic mistakes.

REQUIRED YARN - Available for purchase at the shop - 10% discount on class supplies.

Main color:        1090, 1200, 1310, 1420, 1530, 1640, 1750, 1860, 1970 yards of a sport weight yarn.

Contrast (each skein): 197, 208, 220, 230, 240, 251, 262, 273, 284 yards of a sport weight

REQUIRED TOOLS - Available for purchase at the shop - 10% discount on class supplies

Needles 

•          S size 2 (2.75mm) -16” circular or a set of 2.75mm double-pointed needles (neckline cuffs and hem)
•          US size 4 (3.5mm) -16” and 32” circular needle (neckline and body)

Stitch markers and a tapestry needle

GAUGE/TENSION: This garment requires two gauge swatches:

Swatch #1—Main color: 26 sts and 34 rows in main color and stockinette stitch.

Swatch #2—Colorwork swatch: 26 sts and 34 rows in chart pattern