Our Make a Longs in 2025 are a spin on what we have previously offered: MAL are free to participate, though instruction if wanted or needed comes with associated fees. One can participate from anywhere, and share progress in the Sun Dragon MAL Facebook page.
For locals, every MAL will have an optional intro class with a fee where we go over the project, prep participants and answer questions: paying for this class paves the way for reduced assistance throughout the make-a-long. We are adding in shop MAL-specific Sit n Stitch times: free to attend in the “Living Room”, though if assistance or questions arise that moves to the Teaching Room where fees apply: $10/hour if you attended the intro class, $15/hour if you did not; these fees are for any time shorter than an hour as well. This is a great way to keep going on you project while seeking assistance only if and when you need it!
The Flax Sweater by Tin Can Knits is a great first top-down sweater with raglan increases for the shoulders (only 4 lines of increases). We will be assisting with questions of gauge, short rows (they are optional on this pattern), sleeve separation, and more. The sweater is available in three different weights, Worsted (#4), DK (#3), and Sock (#1). TinCanKnits has an app that might streamline the pattern a bit for you, but we will be focused on the Ravelry option and the Worsted pattern.
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/flax-worsted
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/flax-dk
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/flax-sock
Schedule:
June 7, 10:30-12:30: Optional Intro Kickoff Class, $50. This class will go over the pattern and general structure of all of the options, as well as going over basic techniques used and answering questions. We may practice some of these techniques or swatch for gauge! Attending this class affords 10% off supplies and a reduced rate for help throughout the MAL.
Every other Wednesday in June & July are MAL Sit n Stitch sessions, 2-4. Free to attend in the Living Room, assistance and questions move to the teaching room: $10/hour (or fraction thereof) for intro attendees, $15/hour (or fraction thereof) for everyone else.
My First Sweater/Flax Sit n Stitch:
June 11
June 25
July 16 (this is 3 weeks from June 25, and may need to be moved depending on vacation plans)
July 30
Please fill our the form below or contact the shop (email rebecca@sundragonartandfiber.com, 828-877-3550) to reserve your spot in the intro session. We will need your name, phone number, and email. Filling out the form does not guarantee you a place in class, we will contact you to confirm.
Supply list:
Flax pattern on Ravelry or TinCanKnits app, we can assist you with acquiring it
At least 1000 yards of Worsted yarn, more depending on the size you intend to make.
US 6 & 8 needles, or size needed for gauge. These will be best in 16” and 32” lengths, and double points if you would like to use that method on the sleeves.
tapestry needle