DIY Kit - Recluse Cardigan - Dream (Merino Worsted)
DIY Kit - Recluse Cardigan
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The body of this cardigan is knit flat in one piece from the bottom up. The back panel is worked first. Without casting off, the first front panel is worked. The second front panel is knit after casting off the first panel and reconnecting working yarn. Stitches for the sleeves are picked up from the outer edge of the garment and worked in the round. Stitches for the neckband are picked up from the inner edge of the garment and worked flat.
This version of the Recluse is worked up using two strands of Dream yarn, so you can choose to use all one color or mix and match for a beautiful two-tone effect.
If you would like to make your Recluse in one color, please select the same color from both dropdowns.
Note: The Dream yarn version of this pattern uses a size 17 needle.
Follow the pattern as it is written in the book - except use size US17 (12mm) circular knitting needles and the following change:
Knit with 2 strands of yarn held together
For neckband, pick up 110 sts for S/M and 114 for M/L.
Gauge for the Dream Recluse is: 8 stitches = 4 inches (10 cm); 11 rows = 4 inches (10 cm).
Level: Intermediate
Sizes: S/M - M/L
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|
Size |
Yarn Amount |
Width |
Length |
|
S/M |
10 balls |
20” 51 cm |
20” 51 cm |
|
M/L |
12 balls |
22” 56 cm |
22” 56 cm |
Kit Contains:
- Loopy Mango Dream Yarn 109 yds 100 m | 50 g 1.8 oz each, 100% merino wool
- Loopy Mango project bag
- Pattern
- Knitting Needles - OPTIONAL
Note: This kit requires US 17 (12 mm) circular needles 32’’ (80 cm). For sleeves and cuffs you will need to use magic loop method when using size US 17 (12 mm) circular needles 32’’ (80 cm). To avoid magic loop for sleeves and cuffs you can use an additional size US 17 (12 mm) 20’’ (50 cm) circulars OR US 17 (12 mm) DPN’s.
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 Spicy Hot Pink (S/M), and Polar Bear AND Sage (S/M).
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