Sugarcane Cardigan is the spring 2017 KAL. The clues will be released as pdf downloads according to the release schedule below. When you purchase the pattern initially you will get an information pdf with sizing and swatching details. An email will be send to you with each new update. For support during the KAL come join other knitters on the ravelry board here.
You can purchase the yarn kit here.
KAL Timing
Clue 1: 13th of May, 2017
Clue 2: 27th of May, 2017
Clue 3: 10th of June, 2017
Clue 4: 24th of June, 2017
Raffle: 8th July, 2017 – Raffle drawing for the grand Nua yarn prize on ravelry, open to all completed projects with photos.
DESCRIPTION
The soft draped collar, gentle undulating lace and flattering raglan shoulder shaping make this cardigan a great spring staple. It can be worn as an everyday about town cardigan or as a finishing touch for over that spring dress.
Pick how you want to finish this cardigan; 3/4 or long sleeves? Shawl collar or open front? You’ll find lots of options!
SIZES
To Fit Actual Bust Circumference Up To: 31.5 (35.25, 38, 41, 43, 46.75, 49.75, 52.75, 55.5)” / 80 (89.5, 96.5, 104, 109, 118.5, 126.5, 134, 141) cm.
1-3” / 2.5 -7.5 cm positive ease recommended.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Finished Bust Circumference: 32.5 (36.25, 39, 42, 44, 47.75, 50.75, 53.75, 56.5)” / 82.5 (92, 99, 106.5, 112, 121.5, 129, 136.5, 143.5) cm with 1″ / 2.5 cm front panel overlap.
Size 36.25” / 92 cm modelled with 1.5”/ 4 cm positive ease.
Length to Back Neck: 23.25 (23.75, 24.5, 24.75, 25, 25.25, 25.5, 25.75, 26)” / 59 (60.5, 62, 63, 63.5, 64, 65, 65.5, 66) cm
MATERIALS
Yarn
Stolen Stitches ‘Nua’ (60% Merino, 20% Yak, 20% Linen; 153 yds / 140 m per 1.76 oz / 50 g); Colour: Unexpected Macaw; 3/4 Sleeve Length: 8 (8, 9, 9, 10, 10, 11, 12, 12) skeins; Full Length Sleeve: 8 (9, 10, 10, 11, 11, 12, 12, 13) skeins
Approximate Yardage: 3/4 Sleeve: 1109 (1206, 1300, 1371, 1452, 1528, 1626, 1708, 1797) yds / 1014 (1104, 1190, 1254, 1328, 1399, 1488, 1563, 1644) m.
Full Length Sleeve: 1198 (1295, 1394, 1464, 1544, 1626, 1711, 1799, 1886) yds / 1096 (1185, 1275, 1339, 1413, 1488, 1566, 1646, 1726) m.
Needles & Notions
US size 5 / 3.75 mm circular needles, 32” / 80 cm long (or longer for larger sizes)
US size 5 / 3.75 mm dpns if magic loop not used for sleeves
Always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed, as every knitter’s gauge is unique.
Tapestry needle, stitch markers, waste yarn or spare needle, optional 4 buttons approx. 1.25″ / 30 mm diam.
GAUGE
22 sts and 31 rows = 4″ / 10 cm in St St and Lace Pattern
21 sts and 40 rows = 4″ / 10 cm in Garter Stitch
