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This colourwork cardigan features a scandinavian style colourwork pattern along the hem and sleeves. It is worked from the bottom up in the round and is steeked at the end! It has a relaxed boxy fit, with raglan shaping and a v-neckline.
SIZES
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4) (5,6, 7) (8, 9, 10)
71,5 (82, 88, 101,5) (111,5, 118,5, 129) (137, 146,5, 153,5) cm / 28,25 (32,25, 34,75, 39,5) (44, 46,75, 50,75) (54, 57,75, 60,5)“ bust circumference with 10–20cm / 4–8” of positive ease.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust circumference: 86.5 (97, 103, 115.5) (126.5, 133.5, 144) (152, 161.5, 168.5) cm
34 (38.25, 40.5, 45.5) (49.75, 52.5, 56.75) (59.75, 63.5, 66.25)“.
SUGGESTED NEEDLE SIZES
NOTIONS
YARN
Quantities are estimations, actual yardage may vary depending on your needle size and yarn type, modifications etc.
8 ply / DK - light worsted weight wool yarn. Non superwash, woollen spun varieties work best with steeking.
AND steeking yarn: a small amount of 4 ply weight non superwash yarn for crocheting steek edges.
Sample is knit with Louie & Lola Yarns Merino Possum DK (80% merino, 20% possum fur, 248m / 271yds – 100g) in colours Chai (MC), Sage (CC1), Mint Dark (CC2) and Mint Light (CC3) and Rauma Finullgarn (100% wool, 175m / 191yds – 50g) as steeking yarn.
Main colour (MC):
730 (805, 875, 980) (1105, 1200, 1290) (1395, 1480, 1560) m
800 (880, 955, 1070) (1210, 1315, 1410) (1525, 1620, 1705) yds.
Contrast colours
Darkest shade (CC1):
115 (120, 130, 140) (150, 155, 165)(170, 180, 185) m
125 (130, 140, 155) (165, 170, 180) (185, 195, 200) yds.
Medium shade (CC2) and Lightest shade (CC3) each:
60 (60, 65, 70) (80, 80, 85) (90, 95, 100) m /
65 (65, 70, 75) (90, 90, 95) (100, 105, 110) yds.
GAUGE
Measured from blocked and relaxed fabric:
TECHNIQUES
Italian Tubular CO
Corrugated ribbing
Stranded coulourwork knitting
Steeking
Basic increases and decreases
Mosaic knitting
Tubular BO and grafting with kitchener stitch
DESIGN NOTES
This cardigan is knit in the round from the bottom up and steeked open along centre front line.
The body and sleeves are worked separately up to the underarm and then joined together to knit the yoke. The yoke has raglan shoulder shaping and V neck shaping to create the neckline.
The hem and cuffs are worked in corrugated rib, followed by a colourwork motif and then Stockinette st for the upper body and sleeves and yoke.
There are instructions for 2 different sleeve options:
Option 1 features the same Colourwork motif as in the body and a balloon shape.
Option 2 features a small colourwork detail and a slimmer tapered fit.
After steeking, the buttonband is picked up along front edges and back of neck and worked flat in mosaic knitting with 2 colours.
SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate
Shipping calculated at checkout.
Fibre Content: 80% Merino, 20% Possum Fur.
Meterage: 248 metres / 271 yards per 100g.
Gauge & Needles: 20-22 sts x 30 rows to 10cm using 4mm - 5mm needles. Due to the halo of the yarn it can also work well for Worsted & light Aran weight patterns.
Characteristics: A woollen spun, non superwash yarn which is super soft, light & airy. The possum fibre adds light brown undertone to the yarn, as well as a beautiful halo and warmth due to its excellent insulation properties. Perfect for lightweight garments and accessories.
Hand-dyed in small batches in Tasmania.
The beauty and nature of hand dyed yarn is that every skein is unique and individual. Even within the same dye batch variations between skeins can occur.
We therefore recommend alternating skeins within your projects to ensure an optimal finish and colour blending.
Please also ensure you buy enough yarn for your project at the time of purchase, as colours can vary between dye batches.
Our yarns come twisted in a skein and will need to be wound into a cake before knitting. You can do that yourself or have it done by us using our Cake Your Yarn service.
Hand wash only as this is a non-superwash yarn.
Our hand dyed yarns have been washed to remove excess dye, however some residual dye may remain, particularly in dark and saturated colourways.
It is recommended to gently hand wash your hand dyed projects in cold water.
Wool wash or a mild detergent may be used.
We recommend blocking and drying garments flat and not tumble drying.
Ready to Ship items will ship within 2-3 business days.
For Pre-Order or Dyed to Order items, please refer to the shipping timeframe advice as noted on the product listing above. Any orders placed which include both ready-to-ship and pre-order items will be shipped together once the pre-order item is ready to be shipped.
We offer flat rate shipping and ship worldwide, except to the EU.
A local pick up option is also available from our Dye Studio Shop in Claude Road, Tasmania.
Shipping will be calculated at checkout.
All orders are sent with tracking using Australia Post. We offer both Parcel Post and Express Post options.
We are happy to combine shipping on orders. Please email us at hello@louieandlolayarns.com.au noting your Order Numbers and to request your shipping be combined.
