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The Weekender Kit
This beautiful drop shoulder sweater designed by Andrea Mowry is a firm favourite all year round. The boxy shape and generous positive ease make it effortless to wear whether you are in the office or out on a hike. The Weekender has a...
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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
This beautiful drop shoulder sweater designed by Andrea Mowry is a firm favourite all year round. The boxy shape and generous positive ease make it effortless to wear whether you are in the office or out on a hike. The Weekender has a 1x1 neck ribbing that extends out to create additional shoulder detailing and the center line is a faux seam, making it a fun knitting project. And don't worry if you aren't a fan of purling, you knit this project inside out!
Yarn:
The Fibre Co. Arranmore Light (80% Merino wool, 10% cashmere, 10% silk, 300 m (328 yd) per 100 g hank) – 4–7 hanks.
Colors:
The photos show the sweater in the shade Glenveagh Castle.
Sizes and measurements:
1 (2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8, 9)
Finished bust circumference in inches/cm: 39.5 (44, 48.5, 52, 56.5)(60, 64.5, 68, 72.5) in / 100.5 (112, 123, 132, 143.5)(152.5, 164, 173, 184) cm
Recommended ease:
Intended to be worn with approx. 10 in / 25.5 cm positive ease. To pick your best size, measure your full bust and add your desired ease, then pick the finished bust circumference closest to that number.
Kit contains:
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3–6 hanks of Arranmore Light
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The Weekender Kit does not include the pattern, but it is available externally here.
Needles and notions required:
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5.5mm (US 9) 100 cm (40 in) circular needle or double-pointed needles for working a small circumference in the round
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5mm (US 8) 100 cm (40 in) circular needle or double-pointed needles for working a small circumference in the round
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4.5mm (US 7) 100 cm (40 in) circular needle
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4 stitch markers
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Stitch holders or waste yarn
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Darning needle