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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
Intermediate
Intermediate knitting patterns are aimed at knitters who have a solid understanding of fundamental techniques and are ready for more challenging patterns. Knitters at this level are expected to be comfortable reading patterns, working with a variety of needle types, and executing more advanced techniques such as cables, lace work, detailed construction methods or intarsia. These patterns require reading complex charts or instructions, offering knitters the chance to refine their skills and explore creative, sophisticated designs.
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