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Sandhills Sweater Kit
Envision sun-drenched beaches, where gentle waves leave mesmerizing patterns on the sand. The Sandhills Sweater captures this essence with its delicate wave pattern echoing nature's artistry. The design radiates elegance with its wide boat neck, dropped shoulders and deep angled ribbing at the cuffs—a dramatic finale to its sleeves.
Knitting...
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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
Envision sun-drenched beaches, where gentle waves leave mesmerizing patterns on the sand. The Sandhills Sweater captures this essence with its delicate wave pattern echoing nature's artistry. The design radiates elegance with its wide boat neck, dropped shoulders and deep angled ribbing at the cuffs—a dramatic finale to its sleeves.
Knitting top down in The Fibre Co.’s Meadow, a blend of linen, silk, baby llama, and Merino, you’ll enjoy seeing the texture evolve as you work seamlessly to create the lovely details that define this lightweight sweater. Whether you're embracing a sunset by the shore or enjoying a leisurely evening stroll, your finished Sandhills Sweater promises comfort, style, and a touch of summer elegance with every wear.
Yarn:
The Fibre Co. Meadow (40% Merino wool, 25% baby llama, 20% silk, 15% linen, 498 m (545 yd) per 100 g hank) in shade Prairie – 2 [2: 3: 3: 3: 3: 3: 4: 4] hanks.
Colors:
The photographs show the tee in the shade Prairie.
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): 94 [104.5: 115: 125: 135.5: 146: 156.5: 167: 177.5] cm (37.5 [41.75: 46: 50: 54.25: 58.5: 62.5: 66.75: 71 in)
Finished length (from shoulder to hem): 52 [54: 55: 56: 57: 58: 60: 61: 63] cm (20.25 [21.25: 21. 5: 22: 22.25: 22.75: 23.5: 24: 24.75] in)
Photographs show the garment knit in Size 3 on a model with a chest circumference of 86 cm (34 in).
Notes:
This intermediate pattern includes written instructions, a schematic and a chart for the wave pattern.
Kit contains:
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PDF of Sandhills Sweater Pattern
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2–4 hanks of Meadow
Needles and notions required:
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4mm (US 6) circular needle in length smaller than finished chest circumference
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4mm (US 6) circular needle or double-pointed needles for working a small circumference in the round
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Stitch markers
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Stitch holders or waste yarn
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Darning needle
Skill level:
Techniques used:
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German Short Rows Long Tail Cast-On Method Elastic Cast-Off Method Backwards Loop Cast-On Method I-Cord Cast-Off Method