Small-Scale Sweater Knitting 101 Workshop

Presented By: Calypso Farm
Dates: 2/4/2026, 2/11/2026, 2/18/2026
Location: Ester Volunteer Fire Department
Address: 3570 Old Nenana Hwy, Ester, AK 99725
Phone: (907) 451-0691
Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Price: Workshop Cost: $55* + Materials Fee: $95 (sweater knitting kit) *Pay What You Can discounts available!
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Learn how to knit a bottom-up sweater on a smaller scale using Calypso’s Toddler Fly Away Sweater kit!

This class is great for first-time sweater knitters! You DO need to already know how to knit and purl, however, no experience with colorwork or sweater knitting is needed.

3-Part Workshop:
• Wednesday, Feb. 4 | 5:30-7:30pm
• Wednesday, Feb. 11 | 5:30-7:30pm
• Wednesday, Feb. 18 | 5:30-7:30pm

Don’t have a toddler in your life? Many of the skills learned in this class can also be applied to knitting adult-sized sweaters!

Whether you’re looking to knit a sweater for a toddler OR just want a more approachable way to learn about sweater knitting, this workshop will cover a variety of techniques such as gauge testing, basic two-color stranded knitting, knitting sleeves, joining pieces together and more.

Workshop Cost: $55*
+ Materials Fee: $95 (sweater knitting kit)
*Pay What You Can discounts available!

Instructor: Christie Shell
Location: Ester Volunteer Fire Dept (3570 Old Nenana Hwy)
Max # of students: 6

Learn more & sign up here:
calypsofarm.org/product/small-scale-sweater-workshop