Mastering Your First Sweater

A Fearless Knitting Journey Online Course

Overcome fear and hesitation with expert guidance on sweater sizing, yarn selection, and pattern navigation.

Join our supportive community and gain the confidence to create beautiful, perfectly fitting sweaters. Enroll now and unlock your full knitting potential! Plus, enjoy peace of mind with our 60-day money-back guarantee.

What People Are Saying

“Nicole is a patient and inspiring instructor, which makes learning new things truly fun and (almost) easy!”

— Erica

“I really enjoyed this class!  I thought it was a really good way to learn how to knit a sweater.”

— Carrie

Course Modules

Module 1:

Sweater Fundamentals and Essential Supplies

Discover the sweater you'll be knitting and explore the essential materials. Dive into various sweater styles and the knitting skills needed for successful sweater construction.

Module 2:

The Art of Perfect Gauge and Precise Measurements

Master the art of gauge, measurements, and pattern reading. Gain insights into achieving perfect measurements and understanding ease, ensuring your sweaters fit flawlessly.

Module 3:

Seamless Construction: Casting On, Yoke Knitting.

Uncover seamless knitting methods from top-down to bottom-up. Learn the art of casting on, raglan shaping, and joining sleeves while avoiding common pitfalls.

Module 4:

Tailoring Your Sweater: Splitting for Sleeves and Body Adjustments

Delve into various methods for putting stitches on hold and discover how to make body adjustments. Achieve professional-looking hems and seamless body construction.

Module 5:

Sleeve Perfection and Professional Finishing Techniques

Learn the art of sleeve adjustments, perfect finishing, and effective blocking techniques. Explore garment care and maintenance for long-lasting knitted creations.

Module 6:

Graduation and Planning Your Next Sweater Adventure

Celebrate your achievements and success stories in sweater knitting. Discover how to plan and execute your next sweater project using the knowledge gained in this course.

Bonus Modules

The Bonus Modules will be released throughout the course.

Bonus Module 1: Maximizing Your Creativity with the Tin Can Knits App

  • Unleash your knitting potential with the Tin Can Knits App, a versatile tool for creative knitters.

Bonus Module 2: Shaping & Calculations

  • How to plan for adding shaping to the body of your sweater to emphasize curves or give you more room.

Bonus Module 3: KnitCompanion: Your Secret to Sweater-Knitting Success

  • Explore KnitCompanion, the ultimate tool for knitting triumph, and learn how it can elevate your sweater-making journey.

What’s Included

  • Live Interactive Sessions:

    Join us for six live online sessions where you'll dive into the fundamentals of sweater knitting. From mastering gauge to the final touches, you'll knit your first sweater step by step.

  • Live Q&A Sessions

    Connect with fellow students and get your burning questions answered during four live Q&A sessions. We're here to help you every step of the way

  • On-Demand Video Tutorials

    Gain access to hours of pre-recorded video tutorials, empowering you with the knowledge and skills needed to confidently knit and complete your sweater.

  • Recorded Sessions

    Never Miss a Moment. All live sessions are recorded, ensuring you won't miss a single lesson. Watch at your own pace, on your schedule.

  • Transcripts and Handouts

    Written transcripts and handouts accompany each lesson, providing you with clear and consistent guidance throughout the course.

  • Bonus Modules & Exclusive Discounts

    Explore four exclusive bonus modules packed with additional insights, tips, and techniques to elevate your sweater knitting skills. Enjoy an exclusive discount on all the yarn needed for the course, ensuring you have access to the best materials at a special rate.

  • Lifetime Access

    Access the course forever, go at your own pace, and rewatch it at any time.

What People Are Saying

“Take the class; trust me, you will learn a lot!”

— Deanna

“I had so much fun in this class, I learned a ton, and I think I am A sweater knitter now!”

— Grare

✺ Frequently Asked Questions ✺

  • Yes, all of our live zoom meetings will be recorded and available 24 hours after the session.

  • This course will be hosted on Nicole’s Knit Connect Hub where all of the course modules video lessons, tutorials and zoom meeting recordings will be available to view. Handouts and transcripts will also be there for viewing and downloading.

  • Yes, we are all knitting the same pattern together. It will be a raglan seamless top-down pullover. This is the perfect starting point for jumping into knitting sweaters. Having us all on the same pattern allows the video tutorials and the pace of the class to be easier to follow and more cohesive.

  • You should feel confident in the knit and purl stitches, knitting in the round and have knit at least 3 projects.

  • Yes, we have a 60 day money back guarantee starting from the day you registered for the class.

  • You can, but it’s not recommended. Nicole will give you several options for yarns that she knows work well with the pattern we will be using and how they will behave. But that is covered in the first module and you will have plenty of time to make your decision on what yarn you would want to use.

  • Nope, in the first session, Nicole will cover the supplies that you will need for the course and gives you ample time to gather them as well as opportunities to order yarn and supplies at a discount if needed.

  • The Module release sessions are 1 hour long and the Q&A sessions are up to an hour depending on the need of the students.

  • Forever. Once you purchase this course you have lifetime access to it.

  • Of course, we will be knitting a seamless top-down raglan sweater. You are sure to learn new techniques and tips and tricks in this course. Hey, who doesn’t want another sweater off their needles. 😉 description