4 in 12 KAL - The Downbeat
We're excited to announce the first project in our 4 in 12 Knit-a-Long for 2026!
It's The Downbeat sweater by one of our favorite designers, Elizabeth Smith.
It's The Downbeat sweater by one of our favorite designers, Elizabeth Smith.
This session begins on Zoom on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
The Downbeat is a classic raglan pullover knit in a worsted weight yarn. It features top-down, seamless raglan construction with short rows to shape the neckline. There are options for two different lengths as well as no body shaping or A-line body shaping.
The Downbeat is a pretty straightforward sweater knit that will be fun for knitters at a variety of levels. If you are trying to decide whether this project is your skill level, you should be comfortable:
- knitting and purling in the round
- making German Short Row double stitches and resolving them knit-wise and purl-wise.
- make one right leaning (m1-R) and make one left leaning (m1-L) increases
The Downbeat is a classic raglan pullover knit in a worsted weight yarn. It features top-down, seamless raglan construction with short rows to shape the neckline. There are options for two different lengths as well as no body shaping or A-line body shaping.
The Downbeat is a pretty straightforward sweater knit that will be fun for knitters at a variety of levels. If you are trying to decide whether this project is your skill level, you should be comfortable:
- knitting and purling in the round
- making German Short Row double stitches and resolving them knit-wise and purl-wise.
- make one right leaning (m1-R) and make one left leaning (m1-L) increases
- slip-slip-knit (ssk) and knit 2 together (k2tog) decreases
New to 4-in-12? It's a free quarterly knit-a-long that meets every other week on zoom in the morning and the evening. On the opposite Wednesdays, an in-person study hall meets in the mornings at the Makers Lounge. We knit 4 projects in 12 months!
This is a knit along, not a traditional "class". You won't get specific instruction from us as you are knitting. We all knit this sweater together, but at our own paces, and discover the 'quirks' of the pattern together. We will do our best to answer questions when they come up, but this is not a formal class.
If you live locally, you are welcome to come to the in-person knit-along times the weeks opposite the zoom class.
We look forward to knitting along with you!
We are offering a 10% discount on yarn for this project! Use coupon code 4in12
Details:
Purchase The Downbeat pattern on Ravelry or in the store
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7) (8, 9, 10)
Finished bust measurements: 34.75 (38.5, 41.5, 45.25) (48, 51.75, 55.5) (58.25, 62, 66)”
New to 4-in-12? It's a free quarterly knit-a-long that meets every other week on zoom in the morning and the evening. On the opposite Wednesdays, an in-person study hall meets in the mornings at the Makers Lounge. We knit 4 projects in 12 months!
This is a knit along, not a traditional "class". You won't get specific instruction from us as you are knitting. We all knit this sweater together, but at our own paces, and discover the 'quirks' of the pattern together. We will do our best to answer questions when they come up, but this is not a formal class.
If you live locally, you are welcome to come to the in-person knit-along times the weeks opposite the zoom class.
We look forward to knitting along with you!
We are offering a 10% discount on yarn for this project! Use coupon code 4in12
Details:
Purchase The Downbeat pattern on Ravelry or in the store
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7) (8, 9, 10)
Finished bust measurements: 34.75 (38.5, 41.5, 45.25) (48, 51.75, 55.5) (58.25, 62, 66)”
The designer suggests picking a size that is approximately 3-8” larger than your actual bust measurement, depending on your desired fit.
Gauge:
17 sts & 26 rnds = 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch in the round after blocking.
Yarn Recommendations:
Gauge:
17 sts & 26 rnds = 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch in the round after blocking.
Yarn Recommendations:
Berroco Vintage
Cascade 220
Cascade 220 Superwash Merino
Cascade MeriSeta
Falkland Worsted
Cascade Woolpaka
Studio Donegal - Soft Donegal Tweed
Malabrigo Rios
Wool-Ease
Woolstok 50g or 150
Cascade 220
Cascade 220 Superwash Merino
Cascade MeriSeta
Falkland Worsted
Cascade Woolpaka
Studio Donegal - Soft Donegal Tweed
Malabrigo Rios
Wool-Ease
Woolstok 50g or 150
OR - any Worsted weight yarn that achieves pattern gauge.
Approximate Yardage per size:
CROPPED LENGTH: Approximately 750 (825, 875, 975) (1050, 1150, 1225) (1300, 1425, 1525) yds
STANDARD LENGTH: Approximately 850 (925, 1000, 1100) (1175, 1300, 1375) (1450, 1600, 1700) yds
Needles:
For body: US 8/5 mm 24”/60 cm and 32”/80 cm circ, or size needed to obtain gauge (note: sizes 7-10 may also want to consider a 40”/100 cm long circ for the body sections).
For neck ribbing & neck short rows: US 7/4.5 mm 16”/40 cm circ, or 1 needle size smaller than that used to obtain gauge.
For hem ribbing: US 7/4.5 mm 32”/80 cm circ, or 1 needle size smaller than that used to obtain gauge.
For sleeves: US 8/5 mm DPNs, or same size as used to obtain gauge (or you can use 32”/80 cm circ if working magic loop method).
For sleeve cuffs: US 7/4.5 mm DPNs, or 1 needle size smaller than that used to obtain gauge (or a 32”/80 cm circ if working magic loop method).
Needles:
For body: US 8/5 mm 24”/60 cm and 32”/80 cm circ, or size needed to obtain gauge (note: sizes 7-10 may also want to consider a 40”/100 cm long circ for the body sections).
For neck ribbing & neck short rows: US 7/4.5 mm 16”/40 cm circ, or 1 needle size smaller than that used to obtain gauge.
For hem ribbing: US 7/4.5 mm 32”/80 cm circ, or 1 needle size smaller than that used to obtain gauge.
For sleeves: US 8/5 mm DPNs, or same size as used to obtain gauge (or you can use 32”/80 cm circ if working magic loop method).
For sleeve cuffs: US 7/4.5 mm DPNs, or 1 needle size smaller than that used to obtain gauge (or a 32”/80 cm circ if working magic loop method).
Notions: stitch markers, tapestry needle, stitch holder cords or scrap yarn.
Zoom sessions begin on January 7 at 10-11am and 6-7 pm, with Study Hall kicking off the following week in the Makers' Lounge from 10-11am. Registering for this class will get you access to the 10am Zoom and the 6pm Zoom. You are always welcome to join the morning or evening session, or both!
Dates for the Wednesday 10:00am and 6:00pm ZOOM sessions are:
January 7
Dates for the Wednesday 10:00am and 6:00pm ZOOM sessions are:
January 7
January 21
February 4
February 18
March 4
March 18
February 4
February 18
March 4
March 18
Dates for the Wednesday 10:00am in-person Study Hall sessions are:
January 14
January 28
February 11
February 25
March 11
March 25
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83228569071?pwd=av8aoaiiGbZ1perAeYlWa6aQyrPR1q.1
Meeting ID: 832 2856 9071
Passcode: 835178
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During Zoom sessions, extensive demonstrations may be limited, as we do our best to answer as many questions as we can and help as many people as possible! If you are wanting some one-on-one help, we recommend attending the Study Hall In-Person classes on the opposite Wednesdays as the Zooms. If you are unable to attend Study Hall, we ask that you call and make an appointment so we can assure that one of our staff is available to assist you.
You may or may not have experience with some of these techniques, and we anticipate that everyone will be at different learning stages throughout this knit-a-long.
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Registering for this 10am KAL gets you the link for the 10am class AND/OR the 6pm KAL
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This class cannot be purchased online. Please contact the store for more information.