'Knit the Big Sister' Course

Are you ready to knit the Vanilla Sweater's Big Sister? Take it step by step in the 'Knit the Big Sister' Course with guided videos and helpful tips as you go from knitting expert Renee!

The Big Sister is a great choice for beginner knitters ready to knit their first sweater and this course will be a valuable resource along the way! Experienced knitters can also enjoy the guidance through the steps and learn some new tips from Renee!

In this course, Renee will walk you through all the major steps of knitting the sweater, complete with video demonstrations so you can learn from her and knit with confidence. The course is a self paced series of pre-recorded videos that can be accessed through our website at your convenience. Once you purchase the course, you can work through the videos at your own convenience, as often as you'd like, with indefinite access.

Video Topics: There are multiple lessons within most topics! 

• Swatching & Gauge
• Getting Ready! Size, Ease, and Needles
• Shaping the Neckline
• Joining in the Round, Moving BOR Marker and Raglan Shaping
• Dividing for the Sleeves
• Ribbed Neckband - 2 Ways!
• Add the Sleeves
• Knit the Body
• Finishing
• Blocking
• Extra - Fixing a Dropped Stitch

This course includes a digital copy of the Vanilla's Big Sweater pattern which will be emailed to you with a link to the Digital Download.

Vanilla's Big Sister is a design with a larger gauge for a faster finish! The Big Sister delivers all the warmth and comfort of the Vanilla Sweater, plus a fresh twist: a luxurious blend of wool and mohair that feels as dreamy as it looks. It’s the kind of sweater that practically flies off your needles and one you’ll reach for again and again once it’s off the blocking mats.

Order your Vanilla's Big Sister Sweater Kit today!

This course is led by Renee, a beloved friend of The Woolly Thistle and the inspiration for Vanilla's Big Sister sweater. Renee is not only a wealth of knitting knowledge, she has a warm personality and is a natural teacher! She will lead you through the key stages of knitting this top-down raglan sweater. 

Skills Required: Cast on, Join in the round, Knit stockinette, Add new yarn, Knit Front Back (KFB), Bind off

Accessing Your Course: After purchasing this Course, you will be have immediate access to the online Course. The videos are accessed through The Woolly Thistle website when you are logged into your customer account. From The Woolly Thistle website, click "Course Login" in the upper left corner. On that page, you will be able to click on any of the Courses that you have purchased. The email used to purchase The Course, will be the email that is used to access your course. You will be able to watch the course videos as many times as you like. 

Please send us an email to info@thewoollythistle.com,  if you have questions about accessing the course.

Please note digital products cannot be returned or refunded.  Videos are streamed and users are not able to download content to their personal devices. Thank you!