You'll make one of these adorable ornaments while learning EVERY technique a sweater requires.
Get instant access to the complete workshop recording—edited from our 3-hour live event down to ~90 minutes of focused teaching. Learn raglan construction, sleeve shaping, and stranded colorwork at your own pace. All the sweater skills, none of the waiting around.
Too much time.
Too much yarn.
Too much that could go wrong.
What if you could learn every sweater technique—raglan increases, dividing for sleeves, body shaping, finishing—in 3 hours instead of 3 months?
That's what this mini-sweater ornament does. You'll knit a complete sweater from start to finish: cast on, increases, sleeve division, colorwork body, ribbing, done. Just like a real sweater, only tiny and adorable.
And because it's miniature, there's zero pressure. If you mess up? Who cares!? It's only an ornament. But you'll have practiced every technique you need for your first full-size sweater.
Here's the thing: In my family, we use holiday ornaments to mark our travels and major life milestones. Every year when we decorate the tree, those ornaments tell the history of our family. This year, you can start your own tradition—and finally learn the sweater skills you've been avoiding.
You'll work the same raglan increases used in hundreds of top-down sweater patterns. Cast on at the neck, increase for the yoke, divide for sleeves and body—this is the foundation of modern sweater knitting.
This is the moment that intimidates most knitters. We'll walk through it together step-by-step, so you'll know exactly how to separate sleeves from the body.
You'll pick up stitches at the underarm and knit complete sleeves with shaping. Once you've done this on a mini-sweater, you'll know exactly how it works on a full-size one.
We'll work through authentic Nordic colorwork on the body. You'll learn tension, color dominance, and how to keep your floats from puckering.
Ribbing, bind-offs, weaving in ends—you'll learn the finishing techniques that make sweaters look polished instead of homemade.
This project uses less than 20g of yarn total. Got leftover DK or worsted scraps? Perfect. You already have what you need.
Johnny Vasquez has been teaching knitters online since 2011 and has published more than 1,000 knitting and crochet video tutorials through his New Stitch a Day website.
With 46 million views on YouTube and 27,000 newsletter subscribers, Johnny has helped knitters around the world tackle techniques they once thought were "too advanced."
He's currently the Editor in Chief of The Yarnist, a daily knitting newsletter that helps people knit without fear.
Johnny has taught over 10,000 knitters how to tackle techniques they thought were too advanced—and sweater construction is his specialty.
The replay is the full teaching content from the 3-hour live workshop, edited down to about 90 minutes so you don't have to sit through any dead air, chit-chat, or waiting for people to catch up.
Recording discount! One-time payment. Lifetime access.
"Before this, I thought I needed to buy special patterns and learn complicated magic techniques, but now I know the secrets and can make my own patterns! Thank you! Color work is still a work in progress!"
Holiday Ornament Workshop attendee
"A friend gave me an ornament sweater, and I couldn't imagine that I'd ever attempt to knit such a tiny sweater. Now I have made one! Thank you!"
Holiday Ornament Workshop attendee
"Before this class I didn't quite understand the raglan sweater, but with direction from you I feel empowered!"
Holiday Ornament Workshop attendee
"Before today I though Color work knitting was complicated and now I think I am more comfortable with doing a bigger project. I've done a similar sweater before so that I was good and today, after this amazing class, I am confident that I can actually do it on my own. You broke it down to actually make sense. Thank you so much."
Holiday Ornament Workshop attendee
"Before today I was extremely intimidated on knitting a full-sized sweater and today, after this amazing class, I am confident that I can actually do it on my own. You broke it down to actually make sense. Thank you so much."
Holiday Ornament Workshop attendee
You have 30 days to watch the workshop recording and try the techniques.
If it doesn't work for you, just let us know and we'll refund every penny.
No guilt. No hassle. We'd rather you feel good about your knitting (and about us) than keep something that's not the right fit right now.
Get Instant AccessIf you've successfully knit a hat in the round, you're ready for this workshop. We'll teach all the sweater construction techniques from scratch—no prior sweater experience needed.
Yes! That's exactly what this workshop is for. You'll practice every sweater technique—raglan increases, dividing for sleeves, body shaping, finishing—on a small, manageable project. By the end, you'll understand how sweaters work and feel confident tackling a full-size one.
Nope! We'll walk you through stranded colorwork step-by-step. Even if you've never tried it before, you'll learn tension, color dominance, and how to manage your floats. This is a beginner-friendly introduction to the technique.
That's totally okay! Everyone knits at their own pace. You'll have lifetime access to the replay, so you can finish on your own time and rewatch any sections you need. There's zero pressure to keep up—this is about learning, not racing.
DK or worsted weight yarn in 2 colors (less than 20g total—scraps work great!), double-pointed needles, tapestry needle, scissors, and stitch markers. You'll receive a detailed materials list after you register.
The mini-sweater ornament is 2-3 inches tall—about the size of your palm. It's the perfect size for hanging on your tree, giving as a gift, or attaching to a wrapped present.
Absolutely! We'll demonstrate on DPNs, but magic loop works perfectly for this project.
If you're not satisfied with the workshop for any reason, just email us within 30 days and we'll refund your full $29—no questions asked, no hassle. We want you to feel confident in your purchase.
Yes! Just enter your friends name and email when purchasing and we'll send them the access details. It makes a perfect holiday gift for the knitter in your life!
You can always email us for support, or join The Yarnist's free community where you can ask questions and get help from other knitters.
Absolutely. You'll practice every major sweater construction technique: raglan increases, dividing for sleeves and body, sleeve shaping, and finishing. The only difference between this and a full sweater is size and time. Once you've done this, you'll understand how sweater patterns work and feel confident starting your first full-size project.
Immediately! As soon as your purchase is complete, you'll receive an email with instant access to the workshop recording, pattern, and all bonus materials.
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