Autumn Alpine Sweater Yarn Kit PRE-ORDER

The pattern is available for separate purchase in the Caitlin Hunter's Ravelry Store here.

Autumn Alpine is a midweight sweater knit from the top down featuring an interesting ribbing detail at the neckline, hem and sleeve cuffs and a Scandinavian-inspired floral colorwork yoke. Short rows are worked at the back neck for an improved fit. Optional short rows are also worked at the back hem to lower the back of the sweater a bit. 

Pattern Details:

Sizes:
Sizes: 1, (2, 3, 4, 5, 6) (7, 8, 9)

Recommended ease: 2-8” or 5-20.5 cm at bust.

Finished Measurements - Chest Circumference: 36 (40, 44, 48, 52, 56) {60, 64, 68}”
91.5 (101.5, 112, 122, 132, 142.5) {152.5, 162.5, 173} cm

Gauge: 24sts by 32 rows per 10cm

Our kits use Louie & Lola Merino Possum Fingering as it achieves the desired pattern gauge. 

Our sample was knit using 4mm needles for the main body in the Shearwater & Natural colourways.

Autumn Alpine Sweater Yarn Kit:

• MC: 3 (4, 4, 4, 5) (5, 5, 6, 6) skeins of Louie & Lola Merino Possum Fingering
• CC: 1, (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 2, 2) skeins of Louie & Lola Merino Possum Fingering
• Colourway Options: Shearwater & Natural, Twilight & Natural, Kelp & Chai, Denim & Natural, Red Brick & Natural.
• All kits have been designed to meet the meterage requirements for each size. 

It is important you swatch and achieve the pattern gauge, as this will affect yarn usage.  Likewise, any pattern modifications such as additional body or sleeve length will affect yarn usage.  Should you wish to purchase an additional skein/s to enable pattern modifications please don't hesitate to Contact Us.

MERINO POSSUM FINGERING

Weight: Sock / Fingering / 4 ply
Fibre: 80% Merino / 20% Possum Fur
Meterage:  400m / weight 100gm
Gauge: 28 sts x 36 rows to 10cm using 2.75mm - 3.25mm needles.
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.
Use: Perfect for lightweight garments and accessories.
Care: Hand wash only as this is a non superwash base. Dry flat in shade.

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 kit features 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.