DIY Kit - Sweetheart Sweater - Merino No. 5
DIY Kit - Sweetheart Sweater
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The body of this sweater is knit flat in separate pieces. The front panel features simple shaping for the raglan armholes. The back panel features additional shaping to create a keyhole effect. Each sleeve is knit separately from the cuff up, first in the round and then flat. Stitches for the neckline are picked up from the body and worked in the round.
Level: Intermediate
Sizes: XS - 2X/3X
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|
Size |
Yarn Amounts |
Width (side seam to side seam) |
Length (shoulder to hem) |
|
XS |
5 balls |
19” (48 cm) |
20.5” (52 cm) |
|
S |
5 balls |
21.5” (54 cm) |
21.5” (54 cm) |
|
M |
6 balls |
23.5” (59 cm) |
23” (58 cm) |
|
L |
6 balls |
26” (66 cm) |
24” (60 cm) |
|
XL |
7 balls |
28” (71 cm) |
24” (60 cm) |
|
2X/3X |
7 balls |
30.5” (77 cm) |
24” (60 cm) |
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Kit Contains:
- Loopy Mango Merino No. 5 Yarn 74 yds 68 m | 150 g 5.3 oz each, 100% merino wool
- Size US 15 (10 mm) circular needles, at least 32" (80 cm) in length
- Size US 17 (12 mm) circular needles, at least 32" (80 cm) in length
- Pattern
- Loopy Mango project bag
Note: You can knit the entire garment using only the 32" needles. To avoid magic loop for the cuffs, use size US 15 (10 mm) double pointed needles. To avoid magic loop for the sleeves, use size US 17 (12 mm) circular needles, 20” (50 cm) in length.
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 Rococo Blue (S), Bubble Gum (S), and Bordeaux (M).
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