Simone Video Sweater Class: (KAL)
Join me for the Simone Video KAL, where you’ll knit a beautiful bottom-up circular lace yoke sweater while learning to customize it for your perfect fit! With two versions (cap sleeve & 3/4 sleeve) available in 12 sizes, plus detailed video tutorials and fit modifications, you’ll have all the tools to create a sweater tailored to your body shape.
This class includes fully written and charted patterns, in-depth lessons on gauge, shaping, sleeve adjustments, neck width, and more—so you can knit with confidence! Whether you’re a first-time sweater knitter or a seasoned pro, Simone is designed to help you build your skills and achieve a sweater you’ll love to wear.
This class is hosted on my education site! Learn more below.
Exclusive KAL Discount!
Get 10% off your sweater supplies when you order the Simone Sweater Kit:
Click here to order the Simone Sweater kit
Using your own yarn? You can purchase the pattern and video class here:
(NOTE: you will be asked to sign up for a free account on Patty’s Education streaming platform.)
CLICK HERE TO BUY SIMONE VIDEO SWEATER CLASS
What do you need to know about the Simone Video KAL?
When you purchase the class, you’ll create your free account on Patty’s education site. From there, you’ll find all your tools, pattern pdf, video and text tutorials. All content can be both streamed (to save room on your device) AND downloaded (to view off line!). There are discussion threads for each part of the class so you can ask questions, and a community group to chat, share pictures and cheer each other on and enter for prize drawings!
Join the KAL anytime…the KAL info will stay live forever, and the video tutorials will never expire!
READ THIS FIRST:
- You will need to create a free new account on Education.pattylyons.com even if you already have one on pattylyons.com. You can use your same log in and password if you like.
- You will be able to access the education site under the LEARN menu on the home page of pattylyons.com.
- There are discussion boards & a social group for each class.
- Most videos will have closed captions, AND if you need subtitles in a different language, just email classes@pattylyons.com and request them!
- You can post photos to the discussion boards with no fee, and even upload a video!
The official on sale date is March 28, 2025. That’s when your initial intro videos on fit and swatching, will be live
CLICK HERE TO BUY SIMONE VIDEO SWEATER CLASS
FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions
The heart of the KAL is our Patty’s education site. There we will all your lessons, discussions, sharing of pictures, and knitting tips.
The pattern will come out at once, but the videos and tutorials will come out on a schedule to help us all stay together and have fun!
CLICK HERE TO BUY Simone VIDEO SWEATER CLASS
If you are new to KALs, find helpful FAQ on the general info page.
Save 10% on Your Yarn When You Buy the Kit!
You can join anytime—the class is yours forever, and the video tutorial links never expire! Start now or whenever you’re ready. But don’t forget! During the KAL, you can get 10% off your sweater supplies. Grab your kit now and knit at your own pace!
Be sure to add a couple of balls to your order so you have enough for swatching, or pattern modifications.
Video Class Tutorials Include:
- With hours of video instruction on everything from cast on, to finishing
- Knitting how-to documents
- Sweater modification tutorials on:
- Gauge differences (stitch and row)
- Body length
- Body shape (straight, a-line, double taper)
- Sleeve length (short, 1/2, 3/4, long)
- Sleeve width & yoke depth
- Raglan Shaping
- Divide changes for larger chests
- Neck width
and MORE!
There will also be videos that cover all your sweater basics like gauge, blocking, cast on, seaming and more.
All your videos, and tutorials will be in your class page on https://education.pattylyons.com.
On launch day you’ll receive your introduction with gauge, schematic, size information, yarn requirements and needle and notion information. It will also include a video on gauge swatching, how to pick your size, yarn choices and a gauge tutorial.
KAL Schedule:
As soon as you purchase your pattern you will get your pattern introduction and videos on sizing, yarn selection and gauge, as well as your schematic and material information, so plenty of time to order your yarn, pick your size and start your swatching.
You will receive the whole pattern at once when we cast on April 14.
You’ll get a mini swatch pattern to help you practice as the pattern progresses. There will also be tutorials and videos on how the pattern works to help you plan.
All new videos sections come out at 8 am ET
- March 28: PART ONE On sale / Intro pattern videos & tutorials
- April 14: PART TWO – FULL PATTERN RELEASE Sweater body & sleeves
- April 28: PART THREE – Sweater yoke
- May 12: PART FOUR- finishing videos, sweater modifications & tutorials
- May 27: Grand prizes awarded
PRIZES!!
- Randomly drawn participation prizes awarded every other week, the sooner you cast on, the better chances to win!
- May 27: Grand prizes awarded
Jump in ANYTIME! The videos will never go away!
Pattern Info (Sizes & Supplies)
SIZES:
(1, 2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7, 8) (9, 10, 11, 12)
Finished Measurements (for both styles)
Chest: (31 ¾, 33 ¾, 36, 38 ¼) (40 ½, 42 ¼, 46 ¼, 49 ¼) (53 ¼, 57 ¼, 61 ½, 65 ¾)”/(80.5, 86, 91.5,
97.5) (103, 107.5, 117, 125) (135.5, 145.5, 156, 167) cm.
Length: (21, 21 ¾, 22 ½, 22 ¾) (23 ¼, 24, 24 ½, 24 ¾) (25 ½, 25 ¾, 26 ½, 27 ½)”/(53.5, 55, 57, 58)
(59, 61, 62, 63) (65, 65.5, 67.5, 70) cm.
Tee Shown: 36”/91.5 cm chest (with 0” of ease over full chest, 2” of ease over high chest).
Top Shown: 36”/91.5 cm chest (with 3″ of negative ease over full chest, 1” of ease over high chest).
MATERIALS
Yarn
Tee:
Green Mountain Spinnery Sylvan Spirit (50% Fine American Wool, 50% Tencel; 180yds/165 m/58g per ball), color Agate (9775) (4, 5, 5, 6) (6, 6, 7, 8) (8, 9, 10, 11) skeins.
Top:
Green Mountain Spinnery Sylvan Spirit (50% Fine American Wool, 50% Tencel; 180yds/165 m/58g per ball), color Turquoise (8224) (6, 6, 7, 7) (8, 8, 9, 10) (11, 11, 12, 13) skeins.
Needles
Size 6 US/4 mm needles
Size 6 US/4 mm 16”/40.5cm circular needles
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
Notions: Stitch markers
SAVE 10% ON THE YARN WHEN YOU BUY THE KIT
Join our knitting community!
Be part of the fun! Visit education.pattylyons.com to set up your free account and connect with fellow knitters. When you purchase Simone Video Sweater class you will also be automatically registered into the Simone community group.
You can also join the Ravelry group to hang out with other knitters.
