Love Note by Tin Can Knits Pattern Advanced Sweater Class

This sweet little sweater knits up quickly from the top down. Create a fabric that is floaty, soft and sensual. With a high-low hemline and two length options, what’s not to love?

Advanced Sweater Class: Love Note

Ready to take your sweater knitting to the next level? This Advanced Sweater Class features the beloved Love Note pattern—a beautifully designed project that brings a little bit of everything into one garment. From provisional cast-ons and lace charts to raglan shaping and short rows, this class is perfect for knitters looking to deepen their skills and confidence.

• This is a multi-week commitment class designed to guide you through the construction of the Love Note sweater step by step, with support, troubleshooting, and expert tips along the way.

Skill Level

Advanced
Students must be comfortable working independently between classes and following detailed pattern instructions.

Skills Required Before Class

You should already know how to:

• Swatch and achieve gauge
• Cast on
• Knit & purl
• Increase
• Read basic charts
• Bind off

Skills You’ll Learn

• Provisional cast-on (without a crochet hook)
• Raglan increases
• Reading and working lace charts
• Short rows
• Sweater construction techniques and fit considerations

Materials Needed

• Two sets of 40” circular needles (sizes needed to obtain gauge for ribbing and body)
  • Highly recommended: metal or carbon fiber needles for lace
• Yarn per the Love Note pattern (Purchase here https://ravel.me/love-note)
• Scrap yarn (for lifelines and provisional cast-on)
• Tapestry needle
• Lots of stitch markers
• Knitting shears

Preparation Before Class

To ensure success, students must complete the following before Week 1:

• Read the entire Love Note pattern thoroughly
• Take measurements and determine your size
• Highlight your stitch counts for your chosen size throughout the pattern
• Complete a washed and blocked gauge swatch knit in the round

📌 Swatching in the round is critical for proper fit.
Recommended video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4A59F9L4P-E

📌 We will use a provisional cast-on without a crochet hook.
Please review and practice ahead of time using scrap yarn and larger needles.
Recommended video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gld_no-tkC0

Come to class ready with questions based on your practice—this will help us troubleshoot efficiently.

Class Schedule & Outline

Week 1 (2 hours) January 21 8 am - 10 am

• Provisional cast-on
• Beginning increases
  Homework: Knit the yoke up to the lace section, Insert a lifeline

⏳ 2 week between classes

Week 2 (2 hours – Lace Yoke) March 7 8 am - 10

• Working lace charts
• Chart-reading tips
  📚 Recommended resource: Charts Made Simple: Understanding Knitting Charts Visually
  Homework: Complete lace chart

⏳ 2 weeks between classes

Week 3 (2 hours)  March 21 8 am - 10 am

• Raglan increases
  Homework: Finish raglan increases, Reach sleeve separation

⏳ 2 weeks between classes

Week 4 (1 hour) April 4 8 am - 10 am

• Separate body and sleeves
  Homework: Knit body to short-row section Review wrap & turn technique
  Recommended video: Knitting Help – Wrap and Turn (W&T)

⏳ 2 weeks between classes

Week 5 (2 hours) April 18 8 am - 10 am

• Short-row bottom shaping
  Homework: Complete short rows, Bind off body

⏳ 2 week between classes

Week 6 (1 hour) May 2 8 am - 10 am

• Pick up sleeve stitches
• Finish sleeves and final sweater details

✨ This class is ideal for knitters who enjoy a challenge, love understanding why things work, and want hands-on guidance while tackling an advanced garment. Come prepared, be ready to knit between sessions, and expect to leave with a gorgeous Love Note sweater—and a whole new level of confidence. 🧶💖