You'll make one of these adorable ornaments while learning EVERY technique a sweater requires.
The live workshop is full, but you can join the waitlist to get the recording! You'll learn raglan construction, sleeve shaping, and stranded colorwork. All the sweater skills, none of the commitment.
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—on something that takes 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.
Nordica Collection Ebook
$15 value
Colorwork Alphabet Chart
$5 value
Duplicate Stitch Tutorial
$15 value
Recording discount! One-time payment. Lifetime access.
"I've been knitting for 25 years and I'm now ready to knit a sweater."
Sweater Knitting Weekend attendee
"Thank you so much. I've been knitting since about 2008, but have been scared to knit a full sweater. Thank you for all of the information and encouragement."
Sweater Knitting Weekend attendee
"Thank Johnny. I always learn so much when you teach classes, whether in other summits or in your own. These 3 days have taught me how to progress with color work fearlessly!"
Colorwork Knitting Weekend attendee
"As a beginner knitter those 'unknown' techniques...are a barrier. You made it seem so much easier...and knowing the Yarnist provides tech support is a wonderful thing for a beginner."
Colorwork Knitting Weekend attendee
"I've been knitting for 60 years without understanding why I was doing what. These lessons have been an epiphany! Everything makes so much more sense."
Sweater Knitting Weekend attendee
"You have given me the confidence to go forward with designing and making my own. Great content have learned so much."
Sweater Knitting Weekend 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.
Join Waitlist for RecordingIf 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.
You'll have lifetime access to the full recording, available within 24 hours of the workshop. Watch it as many times as you need, whenever works for you.
Within 24 hours of the workshop, you'll receive an email with a link to access to all of the materials; replay, pattern, and all bonus content.
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.
All you need is a phone, tablet, or computer with internet access. Zoom is free and easy to download. We'll send you simple instructions before the workshop, and if you have any trouble joining, our team will help you get connected. No tech expertise required!
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.
The recording will be available within 48 hours of the live workshop (December 18th). Join the waitlist now to be notified the moment it's ready!
The live workshop is full, but you can still learn every sweater technique.
Join the waitlist and you'll be the first to know when the recording is available. Same complete workshop, watch on your own schedule.
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