{"product_id":"fantastitch-sweater","title":"Fantastitch Sweater","description":"\u003cp\u003eWestknits Kits are available at Stephen \u0026amp; Penelope!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--Start tab labels--\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInfo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShown In\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--Start tab content--\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a PDF knitting pattern.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis colorful DK weight sweater features lots of simple textured and slip stitch patterns. Begin at the top with a folded hem neckline and continue with garter stitch short rows to raise the back neck. Playful stripes and color pops decorate the yoke and body of the sweater. This project is designed to feature your single skeins of DK weight yarn from your stash. You can use worsted weight yarn as well or fingering weight held double to create your own wearable work of art. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Fantastitch sweater is knit top-down, so you can customize the length of the body and sleeves. Gather a pile of colors and enjoy this textural landscape to paint with yarn!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eXS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXL Size (in blue) shown on a 40″ \/ 102cm chest circumference with 8″ \/ 20cm of positive ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eL Size (in cream\/orange) shown on a 38″ \/ 97cm chest circumference with 6″ \/ 15cm of positive ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinished Measurements\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e33 (35, 40, 44, 48, 52, 57, 65, 68)″ \/ 84 (89, 102, 112, 122, 132, 145, 165, 173)cm chest circumference. Measurements taken after lightly steam blocking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI recommend selecting a size that has approximately 2 – 4″ \/ 5 – 10cm of positive ease for a more tailored fit or choose a size with approximately 6 – 8″ \/ 15 – 20cm of positive ease for a baggy relaxed fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYarn\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDK weight or worsted weight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYardage\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eApproximately 1200 (1300, 1450, 1600, 1800, 1900, 2000, 2100, 2200)yds \/ 1097 (1189, 1326, 1463, 1646, 1737, 1829, 1920, 2012)m total\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sweater is designed to be a stashbuster, so I recommend gather a big pile of yarn including some extra colors. You can use DK or worsted weight yarn to knit this sweater using your single skeins and leftover bits of yarn. You can also hold two strands of fingering weight yarn together for colorful stripes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeedles\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eUS 6 \/ 4mm circular in 40” \/ 100cm length or 1 size smaller than main needle\u003cbr\u003eUS 7 \/ 4.5mm circular in 40” \/ 100cm length for main needle or size needed to obtain gauge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse the magic loop method for knitting smaller circumferences in the round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotions\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e2 stitch markers, 1 split ring marker, tapestry needle, waste yarn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGauge\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e22 sts \u0026amp; 44 rnds = 4″ \/ 10cm in brick pattern before blocking\u003cbr\u003e5.5 sts = 1″ \/ 2.5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrick Pattern for Gauge Swatch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI recommend swatching in the rnd for the most accurate gauge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCO 60 sts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUsing MC, k 1 rnd.\u003cbr\u003eP 1 rnd.\u003cbr\u003eK 1 rnd.\u003cbr\u003eP 1 rnd.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNext 4 Rnds: Using CC, (Sl3 wyib, k9) to end of rnd.\u003cbr\u003eRepeat the 4 MC rnds in garter stitch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNext 4 Rnds: Using CC, (k6, sl3 wyib, k3) to end of rnd.\u003cbr\u003eRepeat from * and try to get close to 22 sts = 4″ \/ 10cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWestknits Workshops\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVenture into the world of Westknits with my series of online workshops. Westknits Workshops can be watched as many times as you like and at your own pace as you learn new knitting skills. Sign up here!\u003cbr\u003ehttps:\/\/www.westknits.com\/collections\/workshops\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop Yarn at Stephen \u0026amp; Penelope\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFind the perfect yarn for your project at Stephen \u0026amp; Penelope! We ship worldwide!\u003cbr\u003ehttps:\/\/www.stephenandpenelope.com\/\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWestknits on YouTube\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCheck out my videos on YouTube for some helpful tutorials and an exciting insight into the woolly world of Westknits!\u003cbr\u003ehttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@StephenWest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll rights reserved. Pattern for personal use only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBrown sample with color pops\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eWest Wool Tandem (100% South American Merino Wool; 254yds \/ 233m per 100g skein)\u003cbr\u003eMC - Capybara\u003cbr\u003eCC1 - Pickle Juice\u003cbr\u003eCC2 - Tangerine\u003cbr\u003eCC3 - Unicorn\u003cbr\u003eCC4 - Rhubarb\u003cbr\u003eCC5 - North Sea\u003cbr\u003eCC6 - Bathysphere\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eBright sample\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA variety of DK and worsted weight yarns including West Wool Tandem, Hello Mello Handspun Cormo, Dyed by Delz Twist DK, Walk Collection Merino DK, and various other yarns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can hold fingering weight double for colorful stripes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Westknits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49610939334894,"sku":"sps1789943631150","price":5.06,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/0048\/0494\/files\/fantastitch-sweater_1.jpg?v=1789943637","url":"https:\/\/pranaweark.shop\/products\/fantastitch-sweater","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}