The Knit Lab

KNIT TUCK & PURL The Knit Lab A modern sweater program built around one goal: a sweater that fits you perfectly. THE PROMISE The Knit Lab is where your next sweater gets made — the right way, from the start. Every detail is mapped before you cast on a single stitch: your measurements, your gauge, every adjustment your pattern needs. Then we knit — together, with expert guidance at every session — until you're wearing something you love. You'll finish with a sweater that fits the way you imagined it when you picked the yarn.   One project. One great fit. Exactly what knitting a sweater should feel like.   PROGRAM AT A GLANCE Investment $150 per sweater project Launching Cast On 26 — June 2026 Seasons Cast On 26 (June 2026) · Fall/Winter · Spring/Summer Meeting frequency Once per month Session length 2 hours per session Pattern Included free — your choice from our curated library Yarn discount 20% off your sweater yarn for your Knit Lab project Cast On 26 Swag Exclusive KTP Lands End tote, Knit Tuck & Purl notebook, stitch marker & a 10% off coupon for one future purchase — Cast On 26 members only Class Materials Measurements worksheet, Gauge Change Calculation worksheet, Sweater Construction, Short Rows Calculation worksheet + All worksheets include excel files for easy calculations. Additional support One-on-one help & classes available at regular shop rates   MONTHLY SESSION TIMES Sessions are held on the first Wednesday and first Friday of each month. Attend whichever session works best for your schedule — or come to all sessions.   2nd Wednesday 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm 2nd Wednesday 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm 2nd Friday 11:00 am – 1:00 pm 1 Zoom per Month Time TBD   HOW IT WORKS   1 Choose your sweater Pick any pattern from our current season lineup or any previous selection. 2 Select your yarn We'll help you choose the perfect yarn. Your 20% member discount applies. 3 Swatch & measure We determine your gauge, take your measurements, and map out all adjustments before you cast on a single stitch. 4 Mark your alterations Your personal pattern notes are created — a roadmap built for your body. 5 Knit with support Attend monthly sessions for guided progress, technique segments, and troubleshooting. 6 Finish to perfection Blocking, seaming, and all finishing details covered until your sweater is truly complete.   Knit Lab instruction and support takes place during your monthly sessions. Additional one-on-one help and classes are available at regular shop rates.   MONTHLY TECHNIQUE SEGMENTS Each month includes a focused skill segment tied to the techniques your chosen sweater actually requires. Whether it's short rows, cables, colorwork, steeking, or seamless construction — you'll learn it when you need it, in the context of your own project.   THE SEASONS The Knit Lab runs twice a year, so there's always a next project on the horizon.   Cast On 26 June – September 2026 — our founding season. Lighter yarns, linen, tees, and tanks. Fall / Winter September – January — cozy weights, rich colors, the season built for sweater knitting. Enrollment opens late July. Spring / Summer February – June — returns in 2027 and every year after. Fresh patterns, lighter knits, a new cast on. Enrollment opens December.   Each season ends with the Wear It & Share It celebration. July and August are our annual planning break — time to rest, curate the next pattern lineup, and dream up what's coming in the fall. THE FINISH LINE: WEAR IT & SHARE IT At the end of each sweater cycle, we celebrate. Members are photographed wearing their finished sweater — a moment worth marking. Your portrait and project details are added to our in-store digital photo album, displayed continuously in the shop for every customer to see.   Your name. Your yarn. Your sweater. On display.   Each season closes with a small shop party — a chance to gather, show off your finished sweater, and raise a glass to what you made. The photo album is a living record of what's possible, and a community you can see. We'll also share to our social channels with your permission.   INSTRUCTOR LAURIE WILLIAMSON, SHOP OWNER  - Special Guests - Christine Randazzo                            - Julia Farwell-Clay     CAST ON 26 — LAUNCHING JUNE 2026 Be part of Cast On 26 and receive an exclusive swag bag — a Lands End tote, Knit Tuck & Purl notebook, stitch marker, and a 10% off coupon for one future purchase. Spots are limited. Reserve yours at the counter or online.   WHO IT'S FOR •     Knitters who've tried sweaters and given up on fit •     Anyone who's ever said "I only knit children's sizes" •     Confident knitters ready to tackle construction and shaping •     Anyone who wants to finish — really finish — a sweater   REQUIREMENTS & WHAT TO BRING TO CLASS • THIS IS NOT A BEGINNER CLASS Knit Lab is designed for knitters who already have the basics down and want guided time to work on projects, solve problems, and build skills. We will not be covering foundational techniques like casting on, knit/purl stitches, or basic pattern reading. Required Skills You should be comfortable with: Casting on and binding off Knit and purl stitches Working in the round or flat (depending on your project) Reading a basic knitting pattern Fixing simple mistakes (or at least recognizing them) If you’re unsure whether you’re ready, reach out—we’re happy to help you decide. What to Bring Once you are registered, we will reach out to you with next steps.