STRIPE SWEATER IN SIRDAR ADVENTURE

Design no 10191

We love winter. Cold weather walks, log fires, super chunky knits ... especially the knits. One thing some of us don’t love is sewing up, so this striped...

We love winter. Cold weather walks, log fires, super chunky knits ... especially the knits. One thing some of us don’t love is sewing up, so this striped sweater is worked in one piece to minimise seams (you’re welcome).

Knitting level: Intermediate

You will need: 1 Pair of 12mm (USA17) Knitting Needles, 1 Pair of 10mm (UK000 – USA15) Knitting Needles, 1 10cm (UK000 - USA15) 80cm Circular Needle and Stitch holders.

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Yarn Facts

About This Yarn

Give cosy big knits a British sense of adventure with this fashionable super chunky roving style wool blend. Soft melange shades inspired by an arctic expedition give a premium look to quick and easy knits in simple shapes.

What's it like to work with?

Your work will grow satisfyingly quickly with this super chunky yarn. Make a hat or snood in just one night or a sweater in less than a week. Beginners will grow in confidence creating simple shapes from basic stitches. The colour-work and texture in our design collection allow improving knitters to get a little more adventurous.

What is it best for?

Fashionable big knits in neutral shades with a splash of colour. We see this look on the high street and in fashion features and it’s really easy to create something that’s on trend but totally unique because you made it yourself.

  • Composition

    80% Acrylic, 20% Wool

  • Tension

    10 rows, 7.5sts

  • Ball Weight

    200g

  • Yarn Weight

    Super Chunky

  • Yarn Length

    106 metres (115 yards)

  • Knitting Needle Size

    12mm (US 17)

  • Crochet Hook Size

    12mm

  • Washing Instructions

    Machine washable, wool cycle, wash dark colours separately, dry flat. reshape while wet, do not iron, may be dry cleaned.