Knit A Jumper Course : 4 sessions : 2027

Ready to move beyond scarves and squares?

If you've mastered knit, purl and casting on and you're starting to think, "Surely I could actually KNIT something I can wear now?", then this is the course for you!

Over four hands-on sessions, our very own knitting teacher Jo will teach you how to knit your very own Frankie Sweater by PetiteKnit, taking you from the very beginning of the pattern through to a gorgeous finished jumper. The Frankie is a brilliant first jumper project because you'll learn a whole host of new skills along the way, including working from the top down, raglan increases, shaping the neckline with short rows and knitting sleeves in the round.

The pattern is worked in Peer Gynt by Sandnes Garn and has narrow stripes, but here's the fun bit: the stripes are completely optional. You can choose your own colourway and make a Frankie that's entirely yours in your own size - with 10 sizes to choose from : XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL 

PetiteKnit rates the Frankie Sweater as a 3 out of 5 difficulty, making it a great next step for knitters who are comfortable with the basics and ready to tackle something more ambitious :

We'll split the jumper into four manageable sessions, with homework in between so you can keep knitting and reach a particular point in the pattern before the next class. We'll be there to help you understand what you're doing, troubleshoot the tricky bits and build your confidence as you go.

The four sessions are:
~ Wednesday 20th January 2027, 10am-1pm
~ Wednesday 3rd February 2027, 10am-1pm
~ Wednesday 24th February 2027, 10am-1pm
~ Wednesday 10th March 2027, 10am-1pm

Please note:
~ All four sessions must be booked together. It isn't possible to attend just individual sessions.

~ You will need to purchase the Frankie Sweater pattern and yarn separately.

We'll be putting together a Frankie Sweater yarn kit in Peer Gynt, excluding needles, and course attendees will receive 10% off the kit.

If you prefer to use another yarn, it must be a similar DK weight and knit to the same gauge. We will ONLY be knitting the Frankie pattern.

Make the most of those long winter evenings - we think this is such a satisfying way to take your knitting to the next level. You arrive knowing how to knit and purl, and leave with a whole new set of skills - and, eventually, a rather fabulous jumper that you can actually wear. Now that's what we call a worthwhile knitting project!

What you'll learn

Across the four sessions we'll work through the Frankie Sweater step by step, including top-down construction, raglan increases, neckline shaping with short rows and working sleeves in the round. There'll be plenty of time to ask questions, get help with your homework and make sure you understand the techniques rather than simply following instructions blindly.

You must already be able to cast on, knit and purl. This is not a learn-to-knit course, but you absolutely don't need to be an experienced garment knitter either. If you've been happily making scarves, blankets, squares and other smaller projects and you're ready to make the leap into something you can wear, you're exactly where we want you to be.

Course dates: 20 January, 3 February, 24 February and 10 March 2027, all 10am-1pm.

Pattern and yarn are not included in the course price. Needles are also not included. Our Frankie Sweater yarn kit will be available separately, with 10% off for course attendees.