DIY Kit - Her Sweater - Merino No. 5
DIY Kit - Her Sweater
This sweater is worked bottom up in two panels that are knitted flat. Then sleeves are knitted in the round by picking up stitches from the panels around the arm holes. Side and shoulders are seamed. Neck is worked in the round by picking up stitches from the two panels around neckline. Her Turtleneck and Her Sweater are the same until the neckline: Her Turtleneck neckline is worked for 12 rounds, and Her Sweater neckline is worked for 6 rounds.
Level: Intermediate
Sizes: XS/S-3X
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|
Size |
Yarn Amount |
Width |
Length |
|
XS/S |
5 balls |
23’’ (58 cm) |
19’’ (48 cm) |
|
S/M |
6 balls |
24” (61 cm) |
21” (53 cm) |
|
M/L |
7 balls |
25.5’’ (66 cm) |
22’’ (56 cm) |
|
L/XL |
8 balls |
27’’ (68 cm) |
23" (58 cm) |
|
2X |
9 balls |
28.5’’ (72 cm) |
24" (61 cm) |
|
3X |
9 balls |
30’’ (76 cm) |
24" (61 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: you can make entire sweater on 32’’ needles but you will need to use magic loop for sleeves and neckline. If you don’t want to use magic loop you can use an additional set of shorter circular needles 20’’ (50 cm) size US 19 (15 mm).
NOTE: A tapestry needle may be helpful when seaming and securing all loose ends.
Fiber Content Note: Merino No. 5 TWEED colors Blacksmith, Flamingo, Blue Lagoon, and Stardust have different fiber content: 80% Merino Wool, 14% Wool, 6% Viscose
Care: Hand wash in cold water and lay flat to dry or tumble dry low. Please test any washing/drying method on a small swatch to make sure you like the result.
Yarn made in Italy, kit assembled in the USA.
Shown in Dorian Gray and Rose Petal (DISCONTINUED COLOR).
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