Name: Nonno Kit
Brand: The Fibre Co.
SKU: K-MAKD6075-01
Availability: InStock

Description

The Nonno cardigan brings together the timeless style of designer Isabell Kraemer and the comforting quality of The Fibre Co.'s &Make DK yarn. Inspired by the designer’s grandfather—whose cardigans were the stuff of family legend—the Nonno cardigan blends nostalgia with modern construction. This seamless top-down design features a fun and engaging slip stitch stripe pattern, perfect for adding a pop of texture or playing with color in your stash. Thoughtful details like short row shoulder shaping, built-in seamless pockets, and top-down sleeves make this a rewarding knit for experienced knitters. Designed with comfort and everyday wearability in mind, Nonno is a versatile layering piece you'll reach for again and again.

We chose &Make DK for this project because it brings out the best in Nonno’s textured stitches and crisp detailing. This yarn is soft, smooth, and delightfully springy thanks to its blend of natural fibres. With a beautifully balanced structure, &Make DK complements the slip stitch patterning while ensuring your finished cardigan drapes just right.

Yarn:

The Fibre Co. &Make DK (55% Highland wool, 35% alpaca, 10% linen, 125 m (137 yd) per 50 g ball) in shades Careless Whisper (MC) – 9 (10, 11, 11, 12) (13, 14, 15, 15) balls, Gosling (CC1) – 1 ball (all sizes) and Betty White (CC2) – 1 ball (all sizes).

Colors:

Photographs show the cardigan knit using shades Careless Whisper (MC), Gosling (CC1) and Betty White (CC2). These colors are used as follows:

Color 1 (MC) — used across the whole cardigan (light grey).
Color 2 (CC1) — used in the slip stitch stripe pattern (dark grey).
Color 2 (CC1) — used in the slip stitch stripe pattern (white).

To choose your kit colors, select Color 1 for the Main Color (MC), Color 2 for Contrast Color 1 (CC1), and Color 3 for Contrast Color 2 (CC2).

Sizes and measurements:

1 (2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8, 9)
Finished chest circumference: 104.5 (112, 119, 126.5, 133.5)(146.5, 153.5, 161, 168) cm [41.75 (44.75, 47.75, 50.5, 53.5)(58.5, 61.5, 64.5, 67.75) in]

Recommended ease:

Designed with 15–25.5 cm (6–10 in) of positive ease at chest circumference.
Photographs show the garment knit in Size 1 on the model with dark hair, who has a chest circumference of 79 cm (31 in).

Kit contains:

11–17 balls of &Make DK
Nonno Kit does not include the pattern, but it is available externally here.

Needles and notions required:

3.25mm (US 3) 100 cm (40 in) circular needle
3.25mm (US 3) circular needle or double-pointed needles for working a small circumference in the round
3.5mm (US 4) 100 cm (40 in) circular needle
3.5mm (US 4) circular needle or double-pointed needles for working a small circumference in the round
Crochet hook for Provisional Cast-On
Stitch markers, including removable markers
Stitch holders or waste yarn
Darning needle
5 x 12mm (0.5 in) buttons