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Let's Dance
Beautifully simple cable sweater; just two rectangles and 2 sleeves.
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YARN
DK-weight wool, approximately 1300 (1475, 1620, 1770, 1870, 1990, 2120) yards [1189 (1349, 1481, 1618, 1710, 1820, 1939)m].
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I USED
Why Knot Fibers Smolder (57% Finn, 28% Romney, 7.5% Shetland, and 7.5% Icelandic) in color Smokebush.
GAUGE
24 stitches and 26 rows over 4" inches(10cm) in cable stitch, blocked.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Finished Chest: 35.5 (40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60) inches [91 (101, 112, 122, 132, 142, 152)cm. See schematic on page 8 for other measurements.
Designed with 4 - 8 inches (10 - 20)cm of positive ease.​​
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Modern Love
The broken chevrons in this pattern look like herts to me. Use 2 colors, 9 colors or somewhere in between.
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YARN
Sport or DK-weight wool, approx. 975 (1050, 1125, 1200, 1350, 1450, 1600) yards of Color A, 35 (45, 55, 65, 75, 85, 95) yards of Color B, and 45 (55, 65, 75, 85, 95, 105) yards of Color C, 60 (75, 85, 95, 115, 125, 140) yards of Color D, 70 (85, 95, 105, 130, 145, 160) yards of Color E.
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I USED
Why Knot Fibers Shetlandia(100% Shetland wool) in color Natural Buff (Color A), Paprika (Color B), Red Spire (Color C) and Lake Affect (Color D), Eddy (Color E).
GAUGE
21 stitches and 30 rows over 4" (10cm) in stockinette stitch.
21 Stitches and 26 rows over 4” (10cm) in Stranded Colorwork pattern.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest: 36 (40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60)"
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Off The Avenue
Two different reversible cable patterns, dropped stitches and a unique construction detail this cardigan.
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YARN
Fingering-weight wool blend yarn; 1875 (2000, 2140, 2300, 2450, 2600) yards.
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I USED
Julie Asselin Yarns Fino (75% Merino, 15% Cashmere, 10% Silk - 400 yards/115 grams) in Midnight Oil.
GAUGE
26 stitches and 35 rows over 4 inches in Stockinette Stitch on smaller needles. 38 stitches and 35 rows over 4 inches in Reversible Twisted Rib (RTR) on larger needles. Be sure to work RTR BO row. 34 stitch cable band = 3.5 inches.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest: 37 (40, 43, 46, 49, 52) inches
To Fit: 31 – 34 (35 – 38, 39 – 41, 42 – 45, 45 – 47, 48 – 50) inches
High Wire
Woven waves stripes highlight the gradient yarn used in this pattern.
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YARN
Fingering-weight wool blend yarn; 1245 (1355, 1425, 1560, 1680, 1800) yards MC, 380 (410, 445, 460, 485, 500) yards CC.
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I USED
Quince and Co. Yarns Finch (100% American Wool; 221 yards/50 grams) in Kumliens Gull (MC) and Knitcircus Greatest of Ease (80% Merino, 20% Nylon; 400 yards/100grams) in Vampire Boyfriend (CC).
GAUGE
23 stitches and 30 rows over 4 inches in Stockinette Stitch.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest: 36 (39.75, 43, 45.75, 49, 51.5) inches
Waist: 35.5 (38.5, 41.5, 44.5, 47.5, 50.25) inches
Hip: 38 (41, 44, 47, 50.5, 53) inches
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Esch Road
A top-down, yoke sweater in only 2 colors.
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YARN
Fingering-weight wool blend yarn; MC approx. 1200 (1350, 1500, 1625, 1750) yards, CC approx. 170 (190, 215, 230, 245) yards.
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I USED
Quince and Co. Yarns Finch (100% American Wool; 221 yards/50 grams) in Barolo (MC) and Iceland (CC).
GAUGE
27 stitches and 40 rows over 4 inches in Stockinette Stitch.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest: 34 (38.5, 43, 47, 51.5) inches
To Fit Chest: 30 - 32 (33 - 36, 37 - 41, 42 - 45, 46 - 50) inches
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Lumos Solem
Side-to-side cardigan with a bit of flare.
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YARN
DK weight wool blend yarn; 1100 (1200, 1325, 1450, 1575, 1700) yards,
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I USED
The Fibre Company Luma (50% Wool, 25% Cotton, 15% Linen, 10% Silk; 137 yards/50 grams) in Grigio.
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GAUGE
21 stitches and 28 rows over 4 inches in Stockinette Stitch.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest: 36 (40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60) inches
To Fit Chest: 29 - 32 (33 - 36, 37 - 40, 41 - 44, 45 - 48, 49 - 52, 53 - 56) inches
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Almost 32
A split hem pullover with unusual sleeve construction.
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YARN
DK-weight wool blend yarn; 1140 (1220, 1360, 1470, 1590, 1740) yards.
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I USED
Anzula Yarns Cricket (80% Merino, 10% Cashmere, 10% Nylon - 250 yards/114 grams) in Denim.
GAUGE
23 stitches and 30 rows over 4 inches in Stockinette Stitch on larger needles.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest: 34 (37, 41, 45, 49, 53) inches
To Fit: 30 – 32 (33 – 35, 36 – 39, 40 – 43, 44 – 47, 48 – 51) inches
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Glacial Drift
A top-down, yoke sweater in only 2 colors.
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YARN
DK-weight wool yarn; MC: Approx. 1150 (1300, 1650, 1800, 1950, 2100) yards. CC: Approx. 225 (300, 375, 450, 525, 600) yards.
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I USED
Northern Bee Studio Moraine Sport (80% Merino, 20% Corridale - 200 yards/183 m) MC: Pumpkin; CC: Morel.
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GAUGE
21 stitches and 34 rows over 4 inches in Stockinette Stitch.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Finished Chest: 35 (39, 43, 47, 51, 55) inches To Fit Chest: 31 - 33 (34 - 37, 38 - 41, 42 - 45, 46 - 49, 50 - 53) inches. Designed to be worn with about 2 - 4 inches of positive ease.
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Midnight Waterfall
Two color mitered squares with a slipped stitch detail are showcased in this fingering weight cardigan.
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YARN
Fingering-weight wool, 1260 [1260, 1260, 1680, 2100, 2100, 2520] yards color A, 420 [420, 420, 840, 840, 840, 840] yards color B, 420 [420, 420, 420, 420, 420, 420] yards color C.
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I USED
Madelinetosh Tosh MerinoLight in Stargazing (A), Jade (B) and Kelp (C).
GAUGE
28 sts/38 rows = 4" in stockinette stitch 31 sts/38 rows = 4" in Chevron Stitch Squares are measured point to point. 37 stitch = 3.5"; 45 stitch = 4"
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
XS [S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X]; Shown in size S.
Chest: 31 [35, 39, 42, 45, 48, 52]"
Length: 21 [21, 21, 21, 24, 24, 24]"
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Simply Detailed Vest
This vest is worked in three pieces and sewn together. Garter stitch accents around the armhole add interest to the otherwise stockinette stitch vest.
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Materials
600 (670, 760, 850, 950) yards worsted weight yarn, 1 - 1 1⁄2” buttons. Sample is knit with Why Knot Fibers UnSalted (50% Coopworth, 50% Alpaca) 250 yards in color Plum.
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Needles
24” circular US 6 and US 7 or size required for correct gauge.
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Gauge
18 stitches and 24 rows over 4 inches in stockinette stitch on larger needle.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest: 37 (39, 43, 47, 51) inches
Length to Underarm: 12 1⁄2 (13, 13 1⁄2, 14, 14 1⁄2) inches
Armhole Length: 8 1⁄2 (9, 9 1⁄2, 10, 10 1⁄2) inches