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Planetary Kit
The planets align in perfect orbit around the yoke of this lovely sweater. Lines, dashes, and dollops of color playfully encircle the collar, and the seamless, top-down construction makes for a simple knit. Designer Melanie Berg says, 'When you use Amble by The Fibre Co., the wonderfully soft fabric will...
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Skill level
Advanced beginner
For those who have mastered basic knitting techniques and are ready to expand their skills. Patterns may introduce slightly more complex techniques and patterns, such as shaping, increasing, decreasing or working multiple colors or easy lace patterns. The yarn weight may vary, and the patterns might introduce working with double-pointed needles or circular needles. Patterns will help knitters gain confidence and experience with new techniques while still working within a manageable level of difficulty.
Description
The planets align in perfect orbit around the yoke of this lovely sweater. Lines, dashes, and dollops of color playfully encircle the collar, and the seamless, top-down construction makes for a simple knit. Designer Melanie Berg says, 'When you use Amble by The Fibre Co., the wonderfully soft fabric will make for a sweater you’ll love to live in.'
Yarn:
The Fibre Co. Amble (70% Easy-wash Merino wool, 20% Easy-wash alpaca, 10% recycled nylon, 325 m (355 yd) per 100 g hank) – 4–5 hanks. The Fibre Co. Amble Minis (70% Easy-wash Merino wool, 20% Easy-wash alpaca, 10% recycled nylon, 81 m (88 yd) per 25 g hank) – 6 hanks.
Colors:
The original sample made by Melanie uses Amble in the shade Fair Hill for the MC with 6 contrasting shades in the yoke.
Sizes and measurements:
1 [2: 3: 4: 5: 6]
Finished chest measurements: 96 [104: 112: 120: 128: 136] cm (37.75 [41: 44: 47.25: 50: 53.5] in)
Recommended ease:
5–10 cm (2–4 in) of positive ease at bust. Photos show size 2 on a 94 cm (37 in) bust model.
Kit contains:
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4–5 hanks of Amble
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6 hanks of Amble Minis
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Planetary Kit does not include the pattern, but it is available externally here.
Needles and notions required:
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3.5mm (US 4) circular needle
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3.25mm (US 3) double-pointed needles
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3.25mm (US 3) circular needle
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Stitch markers
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Stitch holders or waste yarn
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Darning needle