In this Top Down Crochet Sweater Masterclass, you’ll learn how to make this beautiful sweater – lightweight and super soft! Although it’s made with fine yarn, it works up pretty quickly because we’re using a relatively large hook and easy to memorize stitch pattern.
You’ll learn how to crochet a top-down sweater – working in the round from the neck yoke. We’ll go over how to calculate the number of stitches you need, how to split for the arms and body and how to create the slight bell shaped sleeves – or indeed, sleeves that are not as full – depending on your preference. The seamless construction can be applied to a multitude of stitch patterns – once you’ve mastered it, you could try making different tops using your favourite stitches.
Don’t want to use mohair? No problem! You can also use a 4ply yarn and there will also be an option to crochet a plain (not lacy) sweater too.
Skill Level
You must be confident with the basic crochet stitches such as sc (UK double), dc (UK treble), slip stitching and chaining.
Course Location
The Princess Royal (pub)
Guildford Road,
Runfold,
Farnham,
Surrey, GU10 1NX
Course Dates
This is a 4 week course, running on Thursday mornings.
- Week 1: Thursday 6th March 10:00am-12:30pm
- Week 2: Thursday 13th March 10:00am-12:30pm
- Week 3: Thursday 20th March 10:00am-12:30pm
- Week 4: Thursday 27th March 10:00am-12:30pm
Cost
- £80 for 4 weeks + online resources.
Please note : the cost of materials are not included in the course fees. You will need to make sure you have the correct type and quantity of yarn.
Materials Required
You’ll need kid silk mohair. Please see the charts below for yarn suggestions and approximate yardages per size range. If you want to make it longer in the body, please allow for extra yarn. Prices were accurate at time of publishing. If you are unable to use mohair, please contact me to discuss suitable alternatives.
| Yarn Name | Yardage per ball | Fibre Content | Price per 25g | Notes | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friends Kid Silk | 200 m (218 yds) | 72% Mohair, 25% Silk, 3% Wool | £9.10 | Price reduces the more balls you buy. Allow extra time for shipping from Denmark. | Friends Kid Silk | Yarn | Mayflower – Hobbii.co.uk |
| Yarnsmiths Kid Mohair Silk | 210 m (230 yds ) | 25% Silk, 75% Mohair | £7.60 | Currently 2 balls for £10 | Yarnsmiths | Kid Mohair Silk | woolwarehouse.co.uk |
| Valley Yarns Southampton | 210 m (230 yds ) | 72% Mohair, 28% Silk | £8.99 | Sign-up for newsletter and look out for special offers | Valley Yarns | Southampton | lovecrafts.com |
IMPORTANT: If you are using a different brand/type of yarn, you must make sure the yardage per 25g ball matches. If in doubt, please contact me with a link to the yarn you are thinking of buying.
| Size | Yardage* |
|---|---|
| 10-12 | 975 m (1065 yds) – approx. 5 x25g balls of Mayflower Super Kid Silk |
| 12-14 | 1170 m ( yds) – approx. 6 x25g balls of Mayflower Super Kid Silk |
| 14-16 | 1365 m ( yds) – approx. 7 x25g balls of Mayflower Super Kid Silk |
| 16-18 | 15960 m ( yds) – approx. 8 x25g balls of Mayflower Super Kid Silk |
You’ll also need 3mm, 3.5mm & 4mm crochet hooks.
Alternative Yarn Options
If you don’t like mohair, there are several other options I can recommend such as Drops Nord https://www.woolwarehouse.co.uk/yarn/drops-nord-all-colours or Yarnsmiths Merino Sock https://www.woolwarehouse.co.uk/yarnsmiths-merino-sock-all-colours
You’ll need a different yardage for this as it’s a 4ply rather than laceweight so please get in touch if you need help deciding how much yarn you need.
Course Size
Currently the course size is limited to a maximum of 8 students.
Student Resources
I have a dedicated student resource page with a login (which you’ll receive once you’ve signed up) where you’ll find all the class notes and useful videos to watch at your leisure.
Book Your Spot on the Top Down Crochet Sweater Masterclass
Important – Cancellation Policy
Should you need to cancel, refunds for the course can only be given up to 14 days before the start of the course and are subject to an administration fee of £15. After this time, i.e. 20/02/25, I am unable to issue refunds or transfers. Of course, full refunds will be given in the event that the course is cancelled due to the venue or me cancelling the course. Thank you for your understanding.