DIY Kit - Striped Top-Down Sweater - Merino No. 5
DIY Kit - Striped Top Down Sweater in Merino No. 5
This sweater is worked in the round from the neck to the armholes, then stitches are placed on hold for the sleeves while the body is worked in the round to the bottom edge. When the body is complete, the sleeves are worked in the round to the cuff.
Level: Intermediate
Sizes: S - XL
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|
Size |
Yarn Amount |
Width |
Length |
|
Small |
5 balls total 2 in C1, 2 in C2, 1 in C3 |
21" (53 cm) |
18" (46 cm) |
|
Medium |
7 balls total 2 in C1, 3 in C2, 2 in C3 |
22" (56 cm) |
19" (48 cm) |
|
Large |
8 balls total 3 in C1, 3 in C2, 2 in C3 |
24.5" (62 cm) |
21" (53 cm) |
|
X-Large |
10 balls total 4 in C1, 4 in C2, 2 in C3 |
27" (68 cm) |
22" (56 cm) |
Kit Contains:
- Loopy Mango Merino No. 5 Yarn 74 yds 68 m | 150 g 5.3 oz each, 100% merino wool
- Pattern
- Loopy Mango project bag
- Knitting Needles - OPTIONAL
Note: For sleeves you will need to use magic loop method when using size US 19 (15 mm) circular needles 32’’ (80 cm). To avoid magic loop for sleeves you can use an additional size US 19 (15 mm) 20’’ (50 cm).
For the cuffs you will need to use magic loop method when using size US 19 (15 mm) circular needles 32’’ (80 cm). To avoid magic loop for cuffs you will need to use an additional set of size US 19 (15 mm) double pointed needles (DPNs).
Fiber Content Note: Merino No. 5 TWEED colors Blacksmith, Flamingo, and Stardust have different fiber content: 80% Merino Wool, 14% Wool, 6% Viscose
Care: Dry clean or hand wash cold, lay flat to dry. Please test any washing/drying method on a small swatch to ensure you like the end result. Note that exposing wool to heat (hot water) or agitation (machine washing) will cause it to felt.
Yarn made in Italy, kit assembled in the USA.
Shown in TWEED-Blacksmith, Rococo Pink, and Sage (S), Mustard, Purple Rain, and Army Green (M), Spicy Hot Pink, Cafe Con Leche, and Lavender (S).
Watch video below to learn how to knit the Striped Top-Down Sweater (Video is for My First Sweater, but same techniques are used)
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