There are some great classes starting up this month, including the lace fitted sweater from Stefanie Japel, one of my favorite knit-wear designers.  This sweater looks so different in short and long sleeves and yarn selection really makes a difference. Check out these various versions:

The first is knitted with Rowan RYC Cashsoft Aran which is available from Knit Happens.

And here is one in Rowan All season’s cotton, also available from Knit Happens:

The class starts at St. Elmo’s on January 28th and is a great way to complete your first sweater (and learn some simple lace as well!)

And then there is the lace sock class on two circular needles.   I’ve got my first one started.  This pattern really got me hooked on knitting socks on sock weight yarn, and many of you know that I have had a long addiction to worsted weight socks because I am too lazy to knit on sock weight yarn.  The lace pattern is easy to memorize and they went like a breeze on the circulars…I might have a new addiction.