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Carlie Sweater Kit

$257.90

A 'Knitting for Olive' design 

Carlie Sweater is a timeless and classic sweater with an elegant saddle-shoulder construction and a wide,
ribbed and folded neckband. The sweater is worked from the top down, first back and forth and then in
the round. 1 strand of Merino + 1 strand of Soft Silk Mohair are held together throughout – creating a soft and beautiful fabric. Full pattern information is below.

Kit Contains: 

  • Pattern
  • Knitting for Olive Merino col. Oatmeal / Soft Silk Mohair col. Linen 

 

Two size options:

  • XS - M
  • L

Other kit size and colour by request

Gauge (after blocking): 20 sts and 30 rows = 10 cm in st st with 4.5mm needles

Other Requirements:

  • needles: 3.5mm and 4.5mm circular and double-pointed needles, or in size to obtain gauge
  • stitch markers
  • stitch holders
  • tapestry needle

 

All colour options of Knitting for Olive yarn available instore may be used for this kit- please call or put your colour request in your order

Knitting for Olive Merino maybe be substituted for Knitting for Olive Cotton Merino

Individual Paper Pattern may only be purchased instore

Pattern Information

You begin with working the upper part of the yoke back and forth while shaping the saddle shoulders and neck opening. After the neck opening is finished, work is continued in the round to the underarms. Here, work is divided and the body is finished in the round with a ribbed hem before the sleeves are worked from the top down and finished with ribbed cuffs. Finally, stitches are picked up for the neckband that is finished in rib, folded and stitched down

Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)
Finished measurements: Chest circumference: approx. 95 (99, 104, 110, 118, 126, 136, 144, 152) cm to fit chest circumference: 76-83 (84-91, 92-99, 100-107, 108-116, 117-127, 128-139, 140-149, 150-160) cm; Length from shoulder to edge: approx. 53 (55, 57, 59, 61, 63, 66, 68, 70) cm; Sleeve length from underarm to edge: approx. 42 (43, 45, 45, 43, 42, 42, 42, 42) cm
Yarn: 1 strand of Knitting for Olive Merino (250m / 50g), 5 (5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 7, 7, 7) balls + 1 strand of Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair (225m / 25g), 5 (5, 5, 6, 7, 7, 7, 7, 8) balls