Knitting from the top has some great advantages, but there are also some challenges to overcome as well. Knit a sweater for everyone in your family and learn what “top down” knitting has to offer. In addition to the elimination of seams, knitting a sweater top down has the added advantage of being able to try on as you go. And in the case of children, simple alterations for increase sleeve or body length are a simple adjustment to the pattern.

With sizes ranging from 18” - 56”, there is something for everyone in the family. Work from the pattern or add your own custom touches all the while learning the ins and outs of knitting from the top.

Skills Required:
* Basic knitting skills
* Working in the round with double pointed needles

Skills Covered:
* Provisional Cast On
* Folded flexible ribbing
* Basics of working with stripes
* Double increases
* Casting on in the middle of a row
* Mirrored decreases
* Flexible Bind off