Uploaded August 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
September starts our Autumn MAL, top-down stranded colorwork yoke sweaters. We have a short list of pattern suggestions rather than one sweater we will all be focusing on, and while I may make some videos, a great option we are trying out is virtual master classes on Zoom! $25/session or $100 for all 5, check out the schedule below and use the link here to sign up:
sun-dragon-art-fiber.shoplightspeed.com/autumn-mal-virtual-sessions-top-down-stranded-colo.html
Schedule: Please see below for the schedule of events, only the virtual classes are listed.
I. Getting started: Processing the pattern, selecting a size, calculating/selecting yarn, gauge swatching, casting on. Virtual September 3, 1-3 pm
II. Working on the yoke: increasing, stranded colorwork (ways to do stranded colorwork, methods of locking your floats if needed). Virtual September 17, 1-3 pm
III. Sleeve separation & torso knitting. Methods of dividing for sleeves and body knitting, best practices, logistics. Virtual October 1, 1-3 pm
IV. Returning to the sleeves: Getting your work back on needles, starting the sleeves. Options: one at a time, setup for 2-at-a-time sleeves. Basic sleeve shaping. Virtual October 15, 1-3 pm
V. Finalizations: Binding off, sewing in ends, closing holes, concepts of blocking. Virtual October 29, 1-3 pm
Supply list:
Pattern, yarn required, and needles will all be determined by what you select, we can assist with that either before the classes meet or at the first session. Below is our suggested short list, but any top-down sweater is welcome.
Avena, Jennifer Steingass: ravelry.com/patterns/library/avena-6
Goldwing, Jennifer Steingass:
ravelry.com/patterns/library/goldwing-2
Forestland, Jennifer Steingass: ravelry.com/patterns/library/forestland
Ilya, Caitlin Hunter: ravelry.com/patterns/library/ilya
Koivua, Caitlin Hunter (this also has a lighter-weight version) : ravelry.com/patterns/library/koivua
Mountain Mist,Tin Can Knits:
ravelry.com/patterns/library/mountain-mist-2
Rockfall, Tin Can Knits
ravelry.com/patterns/library/rockfall-2
To share pictures of your MAL progress, email rebecca@sundragonartandfiber.com
to join the Facebook group, Sun Dragon MAL:
facebook.com/groups/sundragonkal
Consider subscribing, suggest videos you want to see below, and check out the Sun Dragon Sideshow, Liz and I are always making fun things. We will be talking a lot about the Ranunculus as well during this knit-a-long over there:
youtube.com/c/sundragonsideshow
@Sun Dragon Sideshow
Let me know what else you would be interested in seeing in a video :)
Check out our patreon page:
patreon.com/sundragon
Join this channel to get access to perks:
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September starts our Autumn MAL, top-down stranded colorwork yoke sweaters. We have a short list of pattern suggestions rather than one sweater we will all be focusing on, and while I may make some videos, a great option we are trying out is virtual master classes on Zoom! $25/session or $100 for all 5, check out the schedule below and use the link here to sign up:
sun-dragon-art-fiber.shoplightspeed.com/autumn-mal-virtual-sessions-top-down-stranded-colo.html
Schedule: Please see below for the schedule of events, only the virtual classes are listed.
I. Getting started: Processing the pattern, selecting a size, calculating/selecting yarn, gauge swatching, casting on. Virtual September 3, 1-3 pm
II. Working on the yoke: increasing, stranded colorwork (ways to do stranded colorwork, methods of locking your floats if needed). Virtual September 17, 1-3 pm
III. Sleeve separation & torso knitting. Methods of dividing for sleeves and body knitting, best practices, logistics. Virtual October 1, 1-3 pm
IV. Returning to the sleeves: Getting your work back on needles, starting the sleeves. Options: one at a time, setup for 2-at-a-time sleeves. Basic sleeve shaping. Virtual October 15, 1-3 pm
V. Finalizations: Binding off, sewing in ends, closing holes, concepts of blocking. Virtual October 29, 1-3 pm
Supply list:
Pattern, yarn required, and needles will all be determined by what you select, we can assist with that either before the classes meet or at the first session. Below is our suggested short list, but any top-down sweater is welcome.
Avena, Jennifer Steingass: ravelry.com/patterns/library/avena-6
Goldwing, Jennifer Steingass:
ravelry.com/patterns/library/goldwing-2
Forestland, Jennifer Steingass: ravelry.com/patterns/library/forestland
Ilya, Caitlin Hunter: ravelry.com/patterns/library/ilya
Koivua, Caitlin Hunter (this also has a lighter-weight version) : ravelry.com/patterns/library/koivua
Mountain Mist,Tin Can Knits:
ravelry.com/patterns/library/mountain-mist-2
Rockfall, Tin Can Knits
ravelry.com/patterns/library/rockfall-2
To share pictures of your MAL progress, email rebecca@sundragonartandfiber.com
to join the Facebook group, Sun Dragon MAL:
facebook.com/groups/sundragonkal
Consider subscribing, suggest videos you want to see below, and check out the Sun Dragon Sideshow, Liz and I are always making fun things. We will be talking a lot about the Ranunculus as well during this knit-a-long over there:
youtube.com/c/sundragonsideshow
@Sun Dragon Sideshow
Let me know what else you would be interested in seeing in a video :)
Check out our patreon page:
patreon.com/sundragon
Join this channel to get access to perks:
youtube.com/channel/UCAhylJUhip17eAtqexhcvaw/join
