Knit a Sweater Day Workshop
Knit Yonder × Skein Yarn Shop

Sunday, January 10, 2027, Skein Yarn Shop, East Greenwich, Rhode Island

10am - 4pm Daylong workshop

Ever dreamed of knitting a sweater that actually fits? Skip the guesswork and spend a day learning the foundation every great handknit is built on.

In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to take accurate body measurements, translate them into the numbers that shape your sweater, and choose the right size and amount of ease for the fit you want. Then you’ll knit and measure a gauge swatch, the small step that makes the biggest difference between a sweater you love and one that never quite fits. You’ll learn how to read your results, adjust needle size, and calculate your stitch counts with confidence.

Not sure what pattern to use? No problem! We’ll search Ravelry and find something that suits you. 

By the end of the workshop, you’ll cast on your sweater with a plan you understand and can reuse for every project to come.

What you’ll learn:

• How to take and record your own measurements

• Choosing size and ease for your ideal fit

• Knitting, washing, and measuring a gauge swatch

• Turning gauge into stitch counts

• Casting on your sweater

Who it’s for: Advanced beginners and up. You should be comfortable with knit and purl stitches. For more advanced knitters, find a pattern with colorwork or cables. 

What to bring: Yarn and needles (a supply list will be sent in advance), a notebook, and a flexible measuring tape. Yarn to be purchased at Skein Yarn Shop. Can buy in advance or day of. 

Instructor: Marny Kindness, Knit Yonder

Come ready to knit, ask questions, and leave with the beginning of a sweater on your needles.

Hot cocoa bar with all the fixings provided. Also coffee, tea and pastries. Bring your lunch (we’ll be breaking for movement breaks and snack/lunch breaks). 

Spaces are limited, so reserve your seat today!

$75 per person

Additional materials can be purchased at Skein Yarn Shop.

Fill out the form in Contact and you will receive an invoice and confirmation.