Designed by Oksana Dymyd

Cassini Sweater Kit

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Cassini Sweater is a flattering A-line yoke sweater worked in four shades of Luma. Striking thin lines define the neck, sleeve and hem edges, and mark each block of color. The sleeves are knit flat and seamed with shoulders that have beautiful lace detailing. Luma’s unusual blend of organic cotton,...


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Colorway: Pumpkin (A), Breton (B), Chambray (C), Pearl River (D)
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Description

Cassini Sweater is a flattering A-line yoke sweater worked in four shades of Luma. Striking thin lines define the neck, sleeve and hem edges, and mark each block of color. The sleeves are knit flat and seamed with shoulders that have beautiful lace detailing. Luma’s unusual blend of organic cotton, linen, silk, and fine Merino, has an extensive palette of delicious shades which will make a colorful addition to your handmade wardrobe.

Yarn:

The Fibre Co. Luma (50% Merino wool, 25% organic cotton, 15% linen, 10% silk, 125 m (137 yd) per 50 g hank) in Pumpkin (A) - 1 [1: 1: 2: 2: 2: 2: 2: 2] hanks, Breton (B) - 3 [3: 3: 4: 4: 4: 5: 5: 6] hanks, Chambray (C) - 3 [3: 3: 3: 4: 4: 4: 5: 5] hanks, Pearl River (D) - 3 [3: 3: 3: 4: 4: 5: 5: 5] hanks.

Colors:

The photographs show the sweater in the shades Pumpkin (A), Breton (B), Chambray (C), and Pearl River (D).

Sizes and measurements:

1 [2: 3: 4: 5: 6: 7: 8: 9]
The given sizes are called Sizes 1-9 and are recommended to fit a chest circumference of: 76-81 [86-91: 97-102: 107-112: 117-122: 127-132: 137-142: 147-152: 157-162] cm (30-32 [34-36: 38-40: 42-44: 46-48: 50-52: 54-56: 58-60: 62-64] in)

Finished chest circumference (at underarm): 81 [90.5: 100: 109.5: 119: 128.5: 138: 147.5: 157] cm (32.5 [36.25: 40: 43.75: 47.5: 51.5: 55.25: 59: 62.75] in)
Finished length (from shoulder to hem): 56 [59.5: 60.5: 63: 68: 68: 70.5: 72.5: 73] cm (22.5 [24: 24.25: 25: 27: 27.25: 27.75: 28.5: 29] in)

Photographs show the garment knit in Size 3 on a model with a chest circumference of 86 cm (34 in).

Kit contains:

Needles and notions required:

  • 3.5mm (US 4) circular needle in length smaller than finished chest circumference

  • 4mm (US 6) circular needle in length smaller than finished chest circumference

  • 5mm (US 8) circular needle in length smaller than finished chest circumference

  • 3.5mm (US 4) 40 cm (16 in) circular needle for neck trim

  • 4mm (US 6) circular needle or double-pointed needles for working a small circumference in the round for sleeves

  • 5mm (US 8) circular needle or double-pointed needles for working a small circumference in the round for sleeves

  • Stitch markers

  • Stitch holders or waste yarn

  • Darning needle

Skill level:

Techniques used:

  • Mattress stitch Joining sleeves and body for yoke Using stitch markers to accurately cast on large numbers of stitches Placed lace patterns

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