Top-Down Saddle-Shoulder Sweater Class with Ann Budd

We are hosting a multi-session class with Ann Budd using Zoom. You can take comfort of your own home to learn how to make Top-Down Saddle-Shoulder Sweater of your own.

In this six-lesson online class that spans eight weeks, you’ll learn how to use the charted instructions in The Knitter’s Handy Book of Top-Down Sweaters to knit yourself a saddle-shoulder sweater with help from Ann Budd every step of the way. You’ll choose between a pullover and cardigan, and between crewneck and V-neck shaping. You’ll also choose the weight of yarn (from fingering to bulky) and the finished size (from 26” to 54” bust/chest circumference). Everyone will follow the same basic instructions, though it’s quite possible that no two students will use the same size, gauge, or stitch pattern.

In the first lesson Ann will guide you through choosing the correct size and knitting a proper gauge swatch. In the following moderated knit-a-long sessions, Ann will demonstrate each of the key steps in knitting a top-down sweater (no seams!) with saddle-shoulder shaping (excellent design options). In addition to providing tips and tricks and answering questions along the way, Ann will discuss how to make simple modifications, including adjusting sleeve length and adding subtle waist shaping.

By the end of class, you’ll be able to follow (and adapt) any of the 600 charted patterns for four armhole styles (circular yoke, raglan, set-in sleeve, and saddle shoulder) in The Knitter’s Handy Book of Top-Down Sweaters.

Skill level: Must be comfortable with sweater construction (back, fronts, sleeves, neckband). Must be comfortable with simple multiplication and division.

Class Materials:

The Knitter's Handy Book of Top-Down Sweaters by Ann Budd; you can purchase her book here. 

Yarn and needles required for the sweater size you would like to make.

When you sign up for the class ,  you will receive a one time discount code for purchase of yarn or needles on our website for 15% off to stock up for class!

Class Schedule: - All Classes start at 7:00pm(ET), 6:00pm(CT), 5:00pm(MT), 4:00pm(PT). It is 2 hours class

• First class -  8/28/2025 (Thursday) 
• Second Class - 9/4/2025 (Thursday) 
• Third Class - 9/11/2025 (Thursday) 
• Fourth Class -9/18/2025 (Thursday)
• Fifth Class - 10/2/2025 (Thursday)
• Sixth Class - 10/16/2025 (Thursday)

All the classes will be recorded and you will have seven days to watch it after the class.

Refund and Cancellation Policy
1. There is a $5 cancellation fee, and 14 days notice must be given to cancel without additional penalty. Cancellations within 14 days of the class start date are subject to a 50% charge. Cancellations made within 3 days of class are not eligible for refund.
2. To cancel a class please contact the store by phone at 512-953-2238, or by email at info@knitatx.com
3. In the event that the class is cancelled or rescheduled you will be contacted by phone and offered a refund or store credit.