DIY Kit - Tomboy Sweater - Merino No. 5
DIY Kit - Tomboy Sweater
After checkout, you will receive a PDF digital copy of the pattern by email!
The body of this cropped sweater is knit bottom up flat in pieces. Stitches for the sleeves and neckline are picked up from the body and worked in the round. Sleeves are worked from shoulder to cuff.
Note: The hem of the body is intentionally designed to roll.
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 |
17.5” (44 cm) |
14” (35.5 cm) |
|
S |
5 balls |
19.5” (49 cm) |
15” (38 cm) |
|
M |
6 balls |
22” (55 cm) |
16” (40 cm) |
|
L |
7 balls |
24” (60 cm) |
17” (43 cm) |
|
XL |
8 balls |
26.5” (67 cm) |
18” (45 cm) |
|
2X/3X |
8 balls |
29” (73 cm) |
18.5” (46 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 17 (12 mm) circular needles, 32’’ (80 cm). To avoid magic loop for sleeves, you can use an additional size US 17 (12 mm) circular 20’’ (50 cm) needles.
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 Polar Bear (S), Cafe con Leche (S), Sunshine (S), Jungle (M), and Spicy Hot Pink (S).
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