DIY Kit - Easy Cropped Sweater - Merino No. 5
DIY Kit - Easy Cropped Sweater in Merino No. 5
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The body of this cropped sweater is worked bottom up flat in two pieces. Stitches for the sleeves are picked up from the body and worked in the round. Sleeves are worked from shoulder to cuff.
Level: Intermediate
Sizes: XS - 2X/3X
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|
Size |
Yarn Amount |
Width (side seam to side seam) |
Length (shoulder to hem) |
|
X-Small |
5 Balls |
16.5" (42 cm) |
14" (35.5 cm) |
|
Small |
5 Balls |
18.5" (47 cm) |
14.5" (37 cm) |
|
Medium |
6 Balls |
21" (53.5 cm) |
15.5" (39.5 cm) |
|
Large |
7 Balls |
23" (58.5 cm) |
16.5" (42 cm) |
|
X-Large |
7 Balls |
25" (63.5 cm) |
17.5" (44.5 cm) |
| 2X/3X | 7 Balls | 27" (68.5 cm) | 18" (45.5 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 - this kit comes without needles unless added in the dropdowns
- Size US 15 (10 mm) circular needles, at least 32" (80 cm) in length (REQUIRED)
- Size US 17 (12 mm) circular needles, at least 32" (80 cm) in length (REQUIRED)
- Size US 17 (12 mm) circular needles, 20" (50 cm) in length (OPTIONAL)
- Size US 17 (12 mm) double pointed needles (OPTIONAL)
Note: You can knit the entire garment using only the needles marked as REQUIRED. Using only required needles, you may need to use a magic loop for the neckline, sleeves, and cuffs. To avoid magic loop for neckline and sleeves, use 20" circular needles. To avoid magic loop for cuffs, use 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 Lavender (S), Red Riding Hood (S), TWEED-Flamingo (S), and Camel (M).
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