Follow Along | Lesson 1

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Welcome to Lesson One

Laying the ground work.

Choosing Size and Style

It's easy to overlook, but choosing the correct size to knit is very important for a successful finished product. There are many ways to play with style and colour in this pattern too, so be sure to watch the whole video above and also read through the Welcome Guide for more tips and tricks on just this topic.

Your Printable Sweater Journal

This welcome guide and sweater journal is packed with resources to help you make the most out of your Follow Along experience.

Key concepts are revised, notes sections are provided, and interactive links will help you along the way too.

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Choosing Yarn

If yarn labels confound you then we promise you: you're not alone. Let's take a look a what yarn weight is recommended for this design, and how to choose the one that will work for you.

Recommended Yarns

Soft Merino Aran | Rico Design

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Soft Donegal | Studio Donegal

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Rios | Malabrigo

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Reborn Wool Recycled | Kremke Soul Wool

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Soft Donegal Marls | Studio Donegal

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Hamelton Tweed 1 | BC Garn

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Mongolia 5 | Fonty

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Warmi | Amano

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Need a little help calculating your yarn needs?

Download the Excel file below to make easy work of the maths (we hope to add other formats for this calculator soon).

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Essential Tools

There's a handy checklist of the notions needed in your Welcome Guide, and we've even created a great value "Accessory Bundle" just for FAL participants.

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