National Sweater Day Knitting Challenges: Lucinda – The knitwear first step

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By Lucinda Iglesias, one of two guest bloggers devoted to knitting for National Sweater Day, and owner of Mont Tricot store in Sutton, Quebec
You can go check it out. Also, this sweater is made in one full piece. No sewing!!!

If you have questions or uncertainties about your project, I will be here to help you along the way. Just post your question on the discussion thread of my Ravelry.com account. I am eager to see your pictures, answer your questions and to knit with you. If you participate and post of your projects on the Facebook event page, you will be entered to win weekly prizes from my yarn store www.monttricot.com.
Materials needed:

  • 8mm circular needles
  • bulky weight yarn 12sts = 4 inches. (I am using Peruvia Quick from berroco which is 100% Peruvian Highland Wool)

Knitting steps:
Step 1: Choosing my yarn

Step 2: Starting – This is a top down pattern with raglan sleeves

Step 3: Knitting – This is a quick knit pattern. After one day of knitting, I am well on my way to having a sweater!

Project plan:

  • January 14-20: Choose your yarn, and work on the body of the sweater
  • January 21-27: Knit the sleeves
  • January 28-February 3: Knit the shawl collar, block sweater
  • February 7 (National Sweater Day): Wear the sweater with pride

Reference websites:
Knitting terms English/French dictionary: https://www.tricotin.com/dico.htm
Knitting techniques’ videos: https://knitpurlhunter.com/blog/?page_id=906