DIY Kit - My First Sweater - Merino No. 5
Skill Level: Intermediate — see level guide
Gauge: US 19: 6.5 sts/4", 14.5 rounds/4"
Kit Contains:
- Merino No. 5 Yarn | super bulky weight 74 yds 68 m | 150 g each, Solid Colors: 100% Merino Wool | Tweed: 80% Merino, 14% Wool, 6% Viscose
- Digital Pattern (delivered by email)
- US 17 (12 mm) 20" (50 cm) circular needles
- US 19 (15 mm) 20" (50 cm) circular needles
- US 19 (15 mm) 32" (80 cm) circular needles
- Loopy Mango Project Bag
This sweater is worked in the round from the neck to the armholes, then stitches are placed on hold for the sleeves while the body is worked in the round to the bottom edge. When the body is complete, the sleeves are worked in the round to the cuff.
If you would like to get the FREE PDF pattern for this style, you can do so here.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
| Size | Width | Length | Yarn |
|---|---|---|---|
| S/M | 21" (53 cm) | 18" (46 cm) | 5 balls / 370 yds (340 m) |
| M/L | 22" (56 cm) | 19" (48 cm) | 6 balls / 444 yds (408 m) |
| L/XL | 24.5" (62 cm) | 21" (53 cm) | 8 balls / 592 yds (544 m) |
| 2X/3X | 27" (68 cm) | 22" (56 cm) | 9 balls / 666 yds (612 m) |
Shown in Polar Bear (S/M), Cafe Con Leche (M/L), and Rococo Pink (S/M).
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