DIY Kit - My First Cardigan - Merino No. 5
DIY Kit - My First Cardigan
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If you would like to make this sweater in size 2X (8 balls) OR size 3X (9 balls) you can order the yarn here.
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 worked after. Stitches for the sleeves are picked up from the outer edge of the garment and worked in the round to the cuff. Stitches for the neckband are picked up from the inner edge of the garment and worked flat.
Level: Intermediate
Sizes: XS - 3X
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Size |
Yarn Amounts |
Width (side seam to side seam) |
Length (shoulder to hem) |
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XS |
4 balls |
16” (40 cm) |
13” (33 cm) |
|
S/M |
5 balls |
20” (50 cm) |
14” (35 cm) |
|
M/L |
6 balls |
21” (53 cm) |
16” (40 cm) |
|
L/XL |
7 balls |
23.5” (59.5 cm) |
17” (43 cm) |
|
2X |
8 balls |
26” (66 cm) |
17.5” (44 cm) |
|
3X |
9 balls |
28.5” (72 cm) |
18” (45 cm) |
Kit Contains:
- Loopy Mango Merino No. 5 Yarn 74 yds 68 m | 150 g 5.3 oz each, 100% merino wool
- Size US 19 (15 mm) circular needles 20'' (50 cm) in length
- Size US 19 (15 mm) circular needles 32'' (80 cm) in length
- Pattern
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Loopy Mango project bag
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 Sage (S/M), Lavender (S/M), Spicy Hot Pink (S/M), and TWEED - Stardust (M/L).
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