Kindred Knits Collection: Zip Up Cardigan

saddle-shoulder.jpg Introducing a men's sweater to the Kindred Knits Collection.  This bulky weight cardigan knits up super fast!  As with all patterns in the collection, this cardigan is available in a wide range of  sizes, Child's 2-4 through Men's 2X.  It features handsome saddle shoulders and zips up the front.  My husband is modeling the Men's Large.  I can't wait to see a wee one knit up!

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Sizes Child’s 2-4 (6-8, 10-12, 14-16, Men’s S, M, L, XL, 2X)

Finished Measurements Chest: 28 (30, 32, 36, 40, 44, 49, 53, 57)” Length: 15 (18, 20, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28)” Sleeve Length to Underarm: 10 (12, 15, 17, 18, 18.5, 19.5, 20, 20.5)” Armhole Depth (including saddle from sleeve): 6.5 (7.5, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5, 11, 11.5)” Body to Armholes: 9 (11.5, 13, 14.5, 16, 16.5, 17, 17.5, 18)”

Yarn: Cascade Ecological Wool (100% Peruvian Highland Wool, 250 gms, 8.75 oz, 478 yards) 1 (2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4) skeins

Needles: US 10 ½  (6.5mm) 24” or longer circular needles, or size needed to obtain gauge US 9 (5.5mm) 24” or longer circular needles

Supplies: Stitch markers, stitch holders, tapestry needle, separating zipper Note – I recommend www.customzips.com for an affordable custom length zipper.

Gauge: 14 sts and 20 rows = 4” (10cm) in pat using larger needles

$5.95

Note - Beginning September 15, all knitbot patterns will be raised to $5.95.  Remember, if you own a yarn shop and are interested in carrying print copies, you can contact Deep South Fibers.

Sneak Preview: Lightweight Pullover

fresco.jpg Oh Fresco, how much do I love you?

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The Lightweight Pullover pattern will be available super soon!  Photo shoot tomorrow night, then off to the technical editor.  I designed this pattern using Fresco, a DK weight wool/alpaca blend by Classic Elite.  For those of you who have enjoyed working with Malabrigo Lace or the like for Whisper and Featherweight, you will be able to get gauge using these yarns.  In fact, I encourage you to do it - I want to see one!