Crochet Project Ideas: SALE 20% Off Drops Alpaca

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Last week we featured some knitted projects, and this week, we’re moving into CROCHET options!

All our recommendations will be listed HERE, but some involve combining yarns, and all the recommendations and quantities will be in our newsletter/blog.

Collection of colorful alpaca yarn skeins with labels featuring a cute alpaca illustration, arranged in a pleasing layout.

CLEARANCE SALE 20% OFF DROPS ALAPCA

DROPS Alpaca is a lovely yarn spun from 3 strands of 100% superfine alpaca, with an extra twist to provide a durable surface. The alpaca fiber is untreated, which means that it is only washed and not exposed to any chemical treatment prior to the dyeing. This highlights the fiber’s natural properties, while it also provides a better shape and texture quality.

SEE PATTERNS THAT USE DROPS ALPACA

  • 100% Alpaca
  • 50g/167 m (183yds)
  • Sport Weight
  • 3mm/US 2.5 needles
  • 24 sts & 32 rows = 4″/10cm
  • Hand Wash, max 30°C, lay flat to dry
  • Feltable
  • Made in Peru
  • See Project ideas on Ravelry

YARN PAIRINGS

Holding two stands of yarn together is a great way to enhance the texture and increase the gauge of a yarn. Here are some recommendations we’ve swatched:

A woman wearing a beige knitted sleeveless sweater with a turtleneck over a long-sleeve dark top, paired with high-waisted black jeans, standing in a bright, minimalist indoor space.

Flow Slipover

The Flow Slipover consists of a front and back panels, worked vertically in turned rows. The front and back are then joined at the shoulder seams. Next, the bands with buttons and buttonholes are added along the sides, and finally the collar is worked around the neck opening. The pattern comes in English language (US terms) and contains full written instructions, detailed photo tutorial and links to external video tutorials for additional support.

Size

  • XXS (XS, S, M, L) (XL, 2X, 3X, 4X)
  • Finished bust: 88 (95, 108, 111, 118) (125, 135, 145, 151) cm/ 34¾ (37½, 42½, 43¾, 46½) (49¼, 53¼, 57, 59½) in
  • Length (back): 62 (63.5, 65.5, 66.5, 68) (70, 71, 72.5, 73.5) cm/24½ (25, 25¾, 26¼, 26¾) (27½, 28, 28½, 29) in
  • Front is 5cm/2in shorter
  • Ease: 15-20cm/6-7¾in with less ease for larger sizes

Materials

A woman with wavy hair stands by a lake, wearing a colorful patterned sweater and beige trousers, looking thoughtfully upward.

Mosaic Jumper

The Mosaic Jumper is a celebration of nature at its best! It’s inspired by flower meadows that lay dormant in winter only to burst out in color with the arrival of Spring. With ALL of the colors and fun mosaic graphics, it’s the perfect garment to use up yarn in your stash and to experiment and have lots of fun with color. It’s a round yoke pullover with short rows at the back for a perfectly comfortable fit. It can be cropped or full length and has loose sleeves that puff slightly at the bottom.

Size

  • Finished garment at Bust: 78 (85, 92, 106, 113, 127, 141, 148, 162) cm / 50.5 (33.3, 36, 41.7, 44.5, 50, 55.5, 58.5, 64) inches
  • To be worn with -5 to +5 cm of positive ease.
  • Sample with beige neckline is Size 4 cropped. Sample with purple neckline is Size 5 cropped for an oversized fit; model measures 100 cm / 39¼ in around bust.

Yarn

Drops Alpaca held with Drops Kid-Silk:

  • CA – Nougat/Beige (1 (1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2 balls of each)
  • CB – Sea Frog/SeaGreen (1 ball each)
  • CC – Midnight Blue/Navy Blue (1 (1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2 balls of each)
  • CD – Dark Blush/Mauve (1 ball each)
  • CE – Medium Grey/Grey (1 ball each)
  • CF – Fog/Blue Mist (1 ball each)
  • CG – Amethyst/Heather (1 ball each)
  • CH – Goldenrod/Curry (1 ball each)
  • CI – Hazelnut/Rust (1 ball each)

Materials

A woman with long, wavy hair poses in a cozy, knitted beige sweater and black top, smiling at the camera. She is wearing light blue jeans and standing in a bright, modern living room.

Winter Wheat Stitch Sweater Scarf

The Winter Wheat Stitch Sweater Scarf is the perfect blend of cozy warmth and effortless style! Worked back and forth in rows with the 4-row repeat Wheat Stitch™, this gorgeous piece is like wrapping yourself in the comfort of your favorite sweater but in a chic, easy-to-wear scarf form. Designed to drape beautifully while keeping you snug, this sweater scarf adds texture, elegance, and a touch of handmade charm to any outfit. Whether you’re layering up for a chilly day or just want a stylish extra touch, this versatile accessory is a must-have for every season!

This design is simple and effortless to make – we’ll start by crocheting a long rectangle, then we’ll finish things up by adding a ribbed cuff to each end. Adjusting for fit is easy-peasy!

Size

  • XS (S, M, L, 1X) (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
  • 30 (34, 38, 42, 46) (50, 52, 56, 60)”

Materials

A woman with short, silver hair wearing a light knitted top with a leaf pattern, and a long green jacket draped over her arms, standing in a bright, floral background.

Sivu Tee

Sivu Tee is a top-down crochet masterpiece boasts elegance and versatility. Elevate your wardrobe with its enchanting leaf stitch pattern adorning the yoke, harmoniously juxtaposed with a sleek and understated body. The pattern includes full written instructions, chart and schematic.

Size

  • 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)
  • Finished bust: 30.25 (33.75, 38.25, 42.25, 46)(50, 54, 57.75, 61.75) in / 77 (85.5, 97, 107, 117) (127, 137, 147, 157) cm
  • The top is designed to be worn with no ease.

Materials

A woman with curly hair smiles warmly while wearing a blue dress and a light crocheted shawl. She is standing against a neutral background.

Cabana Cardi

This beginner-friendly Cabana Cardi features boho-inspired stitching and crochet accents to match any summer outfit. Wear your cardigan as a swim cover up or as an extra layer on cool summer nights.

Size

  • S/M (L/XL, 2XL/3XL)
  • All sizes intended to have an oversized fit. Size down if you are in-between sizes. Photos show a model with a 35” bust in size S/M.

Materials

A knitted piece with a cable pattern resting on a wooden table, with yarn and blurred plants in the foreground.

Marmelada

The Marmelada shawl is a fully cabled design which is worked sideways, from one corner to the opposite edge. It is easy to adjust in size and made with just single crochet (and its variations) and chains. There are just a few long, slower rows, while most of the time, it is simple stretches of single crochet, giving you space to relax and enjoy.

Size

  • Wingspan: 57½ (64½)″ / 146 (164) cm
  • Depth: 26½ (29½)″ / 67 (75) cm
  • Straight side: 36½ (41)″ / 93 (104) cm
  • Bottom side: 43 (50)″ / 109 (127) cm

Materials

A woman wearing a brown coat and a knitted beige scarf, standing on a street with blurred cars in the background.

Como Hooded Scarf

The Como Hooded Scarf is worked vertically (from bottom over top head and back to bottom on the other side). You start at center back. First, some increases are worked to shape the hood and at the same time the increases on both tips are worked continuously. The pattern comes in English language with US crochet terms. It contains written instructions and video tutorial. Work with 1 strand of Drops Alpaca and 1 strand of Drops Kid-Silk.

Scheepjes Woolwise
(100% recycled superwash merino wool; 100g/200m)
712 Coffee Bean (or 709 Sandy Taupe) x 600 (800) 1200 balls

Materials

Close-up of a person wearing a thick brown scarf over a white coat.

Weekend Waffle Shawl

The Weekend Waffle Shawl is a squishy, cozy accessory for cold winter months. With three size options, you can make a scarf or shawl perfect for you and your style. This crochet waffle stitch resembles a thermal knit, in its look and practical warmth. To add color variation, try marling two thin yarns together or switch colors mid way through for a colorblock result.

The waffle stitch is worked flat side to side, a combination of the half double crochet and slip stitch, all worked in the back loop only. The shawl begins with a small corner that gradually increases to the full width, working the full width for a time, then gradually decreases to create the other corner.

Size

  • S (M) L
  • Finished Length x Width: 60”x11.75” (78”x14.75”) 96”x17.75” [[152x30cm (198x37cm) 244x45cm]]

Materials

A collage of three images featuring a woman modeling different knitted scarves. The top left shows her wearing a bright yellow scarf with a denim shirt. The top right displays a light purple scarf paired with a cream-colored sweater. The bottom image showcases her with a grey scarf, adjusting it while wearing a white top.

Bernie Scarf

Not sure if you need a kerchief, a scarf, or a shawl? Why not all three?! The Bernie Scarf Trio is three versatile patterns in one, so you can choose the size and style that fits your vibe.

Size

  • Kerchief (Scarf, Shawl)
  • 45” x 5” (60” x 8.5”, 85” x 11”)

Materials

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Canada Day Store Hours & Baby Blanket Crafting

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Canada Day Store Hours

Monday, June 29: 12 – 6 pm

Tuesday, June 30: 12 – 6 pm

Wednesday, July 1: CLOSED

Thursday, July 2: 12 – 6 pm

A neatly folded knitted blanket with colorful stripes, resting on a light blue bedspread in a minimal bedroom setting.
Photo: purlsoho

Hudson Bay Inspired Baby Blanket

Does anything say Canada to Canadians more than the iconic Hudson Bay Blanket? It’s simple design is timeless and a hand-knit version would make for a super-special baby gift. The pattern is beginner friendly (it’s just straight knitting), and makes a great low-brain activity, summer project. And it’s FREE, so that’s a bonus too!

A folded blanket featuring a cream background with horizontal stripes in green, red, yellow, and blue.

Yarn Options

The Hudson Bay Inspired Baby Blanket is made with worsted weight yarn, so you’ve got several great options to choose from! I’ve colour combined and art-directed the colours, so you don’t have to worry about which shades match and balance together – I’ve got you covered! Working with the palates available from each yarn line, I tired to create as many combinations that looked good as possible. I also tried to go for different aesthetics, the classics are closest to the iconic blankets sold by the Hudson Bay Company, and feature clearer, brighter colours. The subdued combos are a more modern, grown-up take on the hues, and are darker.

Cascade 220 Superwash

Cascade 220 Superwash is an affordably priced, machine washable Peruvian wool yarn. It’s soft enough for baby garments and blankets, knits easily, and has been a staple around here for a LONG time. If you aren’t into synthetics this is a great choice!

  • classic colours: six skeins of 817 Aran, and one skein each of 251 Evergreen, 809 Really Red, 877 Golden, 1924 Midnight Heather
  • slightly darker colours: six skeins of 817 Aran, and one skein each of 1950 Hunter Green, 893 Ruby, 877 Golden, 854 Navy.

Berroco Vintage

Berroco Vintage is a super soft, machine washable blend of wool, acrylic and nylon. It’s easy on the hands and the pocketbook, and is another very popular choice for babies and kids. This yarn is also a longstanding resident around here.

  • classic colours: six skeins of 5101 Mochi, and one skein each of 5152 Mistletoe, 5151 Cardinal, 5121 Sunny, 51182 Indigo Heather.
  • somewhat subdued colours: six skeins of 5101 Mochi, and one skein each of 5193 Yukon Green, 51181 Ruby Heather, 5127 Butternut, 51182 Indigo Heather.
  • grown-up heathered colours: six skeins of 5101 Mochi, and one skein each of 5177 Douglas Fir Heather, 5181 Black Currant Heather, 5192 Chana Dal Heather, 51182 Indigo Heather.

Other Materials

  • 4.5mm/US7 – 29″ circular needles (or longer)
  • tapestry needle
  • FREE Pattern
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Shawl & Scarf Project Ideas: SALE 20% Off Drops Alpaca

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Last week we featured some sweater projects, and this week we’re moving into slightly smaller projects like tanks & camis, shawls and scarves!

All our recommendations will be listed HERE, but some involve combining yarns, and all the recommendations and quantities will be in our newsletter/blog.

Collection of colorful alpaca yarn skeins with labels featuring a cute alpaca illustration, arranged in a pleasing layout.

CLEARANCE SALE 20% OFF DROPS ALAPCA

DROPS Alpaca is a lovely yarn spun from 3 strands of 100% superfine alpaca, with an extra twist to provide a durable surface. The alpaca fiber is untreated, which means that it is only washed and not exposed to any chemical treatment prior to the dyeing. This highlights the fiber’s natural properties, while it also provides a better shape and texture quality.

SEE PATTERNS THAT USE DROPS ALPACA

  • 100% Alpaca
  • 50g/167 m (183yds)
  • Sport Weight
  • 3mm/US 2.5 needles
  • 24 sts & 32 rows = 4″/10cm
  • Hand Wash, max 30°C, lay flat to dry
  • Feltable
  • Made in Peru
  • See Project ideas on Ravelry

YARN PAIRINGS

Holding two stands of yarn together is a great way to enhance the texture and increase the gauge of a yarn. Here are some recommendations we’ve swatched:

A close-up of a gray knitted scarf draped over a mannequin, featuring a ruffled edge, set against a soft green background.

A Little Ruffle

A Little Ruffle is a great little scarf made with DROPS ALPACA. The yarn is knit at a loose tension, making it a light and airy textile. If you want a denser, warmer wrap, try holding 2 strands together on 5mm/US8 needles (purchase 6 balls for this option).

SEE PROJECTS MADE WITH DROPS ALPACA

Materials

A young woman standing against a brick wall, wearing a brown coat and a dark scarf, smiling and holding one hand up.

Sophie Shawl

The Sophie Shawl is a classic knit for yourself or as a gift. You can either make it holding 2 strands of DROPS ALPACA together. You can also make it a bit fuzzier by holding one strand of DROPS ALPACA with one of DROPS BRUSHED ALPACA & SILK, or one strand of DROPS ALPACA with TWO strands of DROPS KID-SILK.

SEE PROJECTS MADE WITH DROPS ALPACA

Size

  • S (M) L
  • Length from tip to tip: Approx. 170 (210) 240 cm or 67 (82¾) 94½ inches
  • Width at center: approx. 28 (34) 38 cm 11 (13½) 15 inches

Yarn Options

Other Materials

A woman wearing a blue knitted scarf and a black coat, standing on a street with a stone wall and windows in the background.

Sophie Hood

The Sophie Hood is worked in one piece from tip to tip. It is worked flat, back and forth, in garter stitch with built-in i-cord edges. The hood is shaped using increases and decreases, and its back is sewn together at the end, using mattress stitch along the back of the neck.

Size

  • S (M) L
  • Length from hood to tip: approx. 102 (128) 154 cm [40¼ (50½) 60¾ inches]
  • Depth of hood: approx. 24 (24) 24 cm [9½ (9½) 9½ inches]

Yarn Options

Other Materials

Close-up of a person wearing a cozy, cable-knit cream sweater holding a light beige scarf around their neck.

Double Knit Scarf

The Double Knit Scarf is a short scarf made with double knitting. With its simple design, it can be enjoyed by anyone, regardless of gender. The difficulty level is suitable for those who can knit stockinette stitches evenly and are comfortable with the tubular bind-off technique.

Size: One Size

Materials

A woman adjusting a light beige triangular scarf around her neck while wearing a black shirt.

EASYPEASY Bandana

The EASYPEASY bandana is a small, simple triangular scarf. It is perfect as a neckerchief to spruce up sweaters or shirts and, of course, to keep your neck warm. As the name suggests, the EASYPEASY bandana is super easy to knit and is therefore also ideal as a beginner project. The scarf is knitted sideways, meaning it starts at the right tip. Increases are worked until the widest point, the center tip, is reached. After that, decreases are worked until the left tip is reached.

Size

  • Length: approx. 106 cm
  • Width (middle point): approx. 35 cm

Materials

A young woman wearing a light gray knitted hood and a beige fluffy coat, posed in profile against a neutral wall.

Balaclava No. 1

The balaclava is a winter musthave. The clever combination of hat and collar keeps both neck and head warm, while looking super chic. Balaclava No. 1 is worked top down in a delicate and feminine rib pattern.

Materials

Close-up of a woman wearing a ribbed brown top and a knitted dark brown scarf tied around her neck, adorned with layered gold necklaces.

Sophie Scarf

The Sophie Scarf is worked back and forth in one piece, from tip to tip in garter stitch with built-in i-cord edges. The smaller size Sophie Scarf reaches around the neck once, while the larger size can wrap around the neck twice.

Size

  • Small (large)
  • Length from tip to tip: approx. 80 (102) cm [31½ (40¼) inches]
  • Width at center: 11 (13) cm [4¼ (5) inches]

Materials

A person wearing a striped long-sleeve shirt and an orange overall, with a beige scarf wrapped around their neck.

Lille Kolding

When you’re out and about, the Lille Kolding is your absolute best friend. They are so easy to knit, you’ll be knitting mindlessly in no time! A nice skein, one or two balls of yarn, and you’re ready to go.

Size

  • Size depends on how much yarn you have
  • 150 cm /60 inches length, 28 cm / 11 inches width = approx 400m (3 balls)
  • 180 cm /71 inches length, 45 cm / 17 inches width = approx 650m (4 balls)

Materials

Various balls of colorful alpaca yarn displayed together, featuring labeled packaging from DROPS with a cartoon alpaca design.

SHOP 20% Off Drops Alpaca: Cami & Vest Project Ideas

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Last week we featured some sweater projects, and this week we’re moving into slightly smaller projects like tanks & camis, shawls and scarves!

All our recommendations will be listed HERE, but some involve combining yarns, and all the recommendations and quantities will be in our newsletter/blog.

A collection of various colored yarn balls labeled 'DROPS ALPACA', featuring pastel shades and earthy tones.

CLEARANCE SALE 20% OFF DROPS ALAPCA

Drops Alpaca is a lovely yarn spun from 3 strands of 100% superfine alpaca, with an extra twist to provide a durable surface. The alpaca fiber is untreated, which means that it is only washed and not exposed to any chemical treatment prior to the dyeing. This highlights the fiber’s natural properties, while it also provides a better shape and texture quality.

SEE PATTERNS THAT USE DROPS ALPACA

  • 100% Alpaca
  • 50g/167 m (183yds)
  • Sport Weight
  • 3mm/US 2.5 needles
  • 24 sts & 32 rows = 4″/10cm
  • Hand Wash, max 30°C, lay flat to dry
  • Feltable
  • Made in Peru
  • See Project ideas on Ravelry

YARN PAIRINGS

Holding two stands of yarn together is a great way to enhance the texture and increase the gauge of a yarn. Here are some recommendations we’ve swatched:

A person wearing a gray knitted vest over a white blouse with puffed sleeves, paired with blue denim jeans.

Stockholm Slipover

The Stockholm Slipover vest is worked from the top down. The back part of the yoke is worked first, then the shoulders and front and finally the two sections are joined for the body of the slipover. The Stockholm Slipover has slanting shoulders that create a very good fit and which are shaped using short rows. Rib edges are worked along the neck edge and armholes, and all the edges are finished with an Italian bind-off.

Size

  • XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL
  • Bust circumference: 91 (96) 100 (105) 116 (126) 136 (146) 156 cm OR [35¾ (37¾) 39¾ (41¾) 45¾ (49½) 53½ (57½) 61½ inches]

Materials

Close-up of a person wearing a beige sleeveless turtleneck top, with long hair cascading over one shoulder in a softly lit indoor setting.

Camisole No. 12

Camisole No. 12 is a luxuriously simple top featuring a high neck and subtle waist shaping. The neckline is shaped with short rows, while well-placed increases and decreases ensure a perfect fit. 
Camisole No. 12 is worked top-down, allowing you to try it on as you go and customize the length to your preference.

Size

  • XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL
  • Bust circumference: 70 (76) 81 (88) 98 (114) 123 (133) 142 cm oR 27.5 (30) 32 (34.75) 38.5 (45) 48.5 (52.25) 56 inches

Materials

A person wearing a sleeveless, green knit top, paired with a gray plaid jacket and beige pants. The focus is on the upper body and clothing style.

Camisole No. 13

Camisole No. 13 is a luxurious top with a high neckline, worked in a beautiful and simple textured pattern. The neckline is shaped with short rows, and well-placed decreases and increases ensure a good fit. Camisole No. 13 is worked top-down, allowing you to try it on as you go and customize the length to your preference.

Size

  • XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL)
  • Bust circumference: 71 (78) 82 (90) 101 (113) 120 (130) cm 28 (30.75) 32.25 (35.5) 39.75 (44.5) 47.25 (51.25) inches

Materials

A person wearing a gray knitted vest over a patterned black and white shirt, posing indoors with hands in pockets.

Field Slipover

Field slipover is made bottom up with the beautiful grain pattern on the body. The slipover is worked in the round bottom-up to the armhole and worked flat from there.

Sizes

  • (1) 2 (3) 4 (5) 6 (7) 8
  • Circumference under armhole: (88) 96 (104) 112 (120) 128 (136) 144 cm
  • Full length: (50) 51 (51) 52 (53) 54 (55) 57 cm.

Materials

A young woman stands outside a shop, wearing a sleeveless beige top and high-waisted jeans, holding a drink in her hand. Behind her is a window displaying various food items and beverages.

Sille Slipover

The Sille Slipover is worked from the top down in a knit and purl structure pattern. First the back yoke is worked, then the shoulders, and then the front yoke are worked flat. After this, the front and back yoke are joined and the body is worked in the round, and finally rib edges are worked along the neck and armhole openings.

Size

  • XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL)
  • Bust circumference: 92 (96) 104 (108) 116 (128) 136 (148) cm OR [36¼ (37¾) 41 (42½) 45¾ (50½) 53½ (58¼) inches]

Materials

A woman wearing a sleeveless knitted sweater in a light brown color, featuring a textured pattern on the front. She is standing in a casual pose, with her hands in her pockets, and wearing a blue and white striped shirt underneath. The image shows both front and back views of the sweater.

Emsworth

Emsworth is a classic slipover with a cute lace/texture pattern panel in front and at the back. First, the back shoulders are cast on and joined after neck shaping is complete. The back is then worked back and forth to the underarm. Front shoulder stitches are then picked up from the cast on, and the front is worked to the same length. At the underarm, both front and back are joined to work in rounds down to the hem. Neck and armhole finishing is worked last. Pattern includes a chart and written instructions for the lace/texture pattern panel.

Size

  • 1 (2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8, 9)
  • finished bust circumference: 32.5 (35.25, 38.5, 41.25, 45.25)(49.25, 53.25, 57.25, 61.25)“ OR 82 (89, 97, 104, 114)(124, 134, 144, 154) cm
  • Suggested ease: 0 – 2” (0 – 5 cm).
  • Sample is worn with 1” (2.5 cm) positive ease at bust

Materials

A young woman with blonde hair styled in a bun stands on a street, wearing a dark sleeveless sweater over a light-colored shirt. She holds a red lipstick to her lips, with a backdrop of buildings and trees in soft sunlight.

Lulu Slipover

The Lulu Slipover is worked from the top down. The slipover has a deep armhole and is closed with two buttons along both sides. First, the back is worked and then the front. Ribbing edges are worked along the armholes, and along the sides, which form slits towards the hem, double knitted edges are worked. Two buttonholes are worked along the front part of these double knitted edges. At the end, a ribbing edge is worked along the neck opening.

Size

  • XXS (XS, S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
  • Bust circumference: 99 (105) 109 (115) 119 (129) 137 (143) 153 (161) cm OR [39 (41¼) 43 (45¼) 46¾ (50¾) 54 (56¼) 60¼ (63½) inches]

Materials

A person standing in a mirror selfie, wearing a beige sleeveless sweater over a white shirt and black pants. The background features natural light from a window, wooden flooring, and a framed artwork.

Stockholm Slipver V-Neck

The Stockholm Slipover V-neck has a V-shaped neckline and is worked from the top down. First, the back part of the yoke is worked, then the front shoulders and finally the body. The Stockholm Slipover V-neck has slanting shoulders that create a good fit and which are shaped using short rows. Rib edges are worked along the V-neck edge and armhole edges, and the edges are finished with an Italian bind-off.

Size

  • XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
  • Bust circumference: 89 (94) 100 (105) 115 (125) 135 (145) 155 cm OR [35 (37) 39¼ (41¼) 45¼ (49¼) 53¼ (57) 61 inches]

Materials

A person wearing a light gray knitted vest over a white t-shirt, paired with a striped scarf, and denim jeans.

Vest No. 4

Vest No. 4 is a classic vest with a feminine shape that fits perfectly shirts and dresses. The style is knit from top to bottom. First, the upper back is made, then the front pieces. Then the three parts are assembled, and the body knit. Neck, sleeve and front edges are collected in the existing stitches.
The vest is almost assembly-free.

Size

  • XS (S) M (L) XL (XXL)
  • Width (chest): 95 (99) 105 (110) 117 (123) cm

Materials

A woman standing outside a store, wearing a grey sleeveless sweater, blue loose-fitting jeans, and brown shoes. She carries a small black bag and has her hair tied back.

Moby Slipover

The Moby Slipover is worked from the top down in a texture and cable pattern. First the back yoke is worked. After this, stitches are picked up and knitted for the shoulders, which are then joined to form the front yoke. The front and back yoke are joined to form the body, which is worked straight down in the round. Rib edges are worked along the neck edge and armholes. Knit a swatch to determine which needle size you need to achieve the correct gauge – note that this can vary from yarn to yarn. Take care to wash the swatch before measuring, as the texture pattern can grow with washing.

Size

  • XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL
  • Chest circumference: 97 (102) 108 (113) 120 (130) 138 (148) 158 cm OR [38¼ (40¼) 42½ (44½) 47¼ (51¼) 54¼ (58¼) 62¼ inches]

Materials

A woman stands on a street wearing a green sleeveless top and high-waisted jeans, holding a brown woven bag. She has light blonde hair styled in a bun and is smiling.

Maggie Vest

The Maggie Vest is worked from the top down. First, the back yoke is worked flat, back and forth, and shaped with increases. Stitches for the shoulders are then picked up and knitted along the top of the back yoke, and each shoulder is worked separately flat, back and forth, with increases and decreases to shape the fronts. At the underarms, the fronts and the back yoke are joined to form the body, which is worked flat, back and forth, on a circular needle. Rib edges are worked around the armhole openings. At the end, plackets are worked along the front edges and along the neck. Knit a swatch before beginning the project to check if the recommended needle size gives you the correct gauge.

Size

  • XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL)
  • Bust circumference: 85 (90) 96 (101) 106 (116) 125 (136) 146 (156) cm OR [33½ (35½) 37¾ (39¾) 41¾ (45¾) 49¼ (53½) 57½ (61½) inches]

Materials

A woman in a bright red sweater and beige pants stands in a modern cafe, smiling gently. She is wearing orange shoes, with a minimalistic interior and large windows in the background.

Poppy Tee

The Poppy Tee is worked from the top down. First the top part of the back yoke is worked with increases, then the shoulders are worked from stitches that are picked up and knitted along the slanting sides at the back yoke. Stitches are then picked up and knitted along the sides of the shoulders and the rest of the yoke is worked together on the circular needle, first back and forth and then in the round. The body is worked in the round on a circular needle, and the sleeves are worked in the round on double-pointed needles or on a circular needle using the Magic Loop technique. At the end a folded neck edge with built in double knitting is worked.

Begin by working a swatch to determine which needle size you need to achieve the correct gauge. Wash and block the swatch before taking any measurements. The knitted fabric can grow when washed – this is the reason it is important that you wash your swatch before measuring your gauge.

Size

  • XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL
  • Bust circumference: 90 (96) 101 (106) 115 (125) 136 (146) 155 cm OR [35½ (37¾) 39¾ (41¾) 45¼ (49¼) 53½ (57½) 61 inches]

Materials

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Sweater Project Ideas: SALE 20% Off Drops Alpaca

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This week I’ll start with some sweater project ideas, so people who want to make larger projects can take advantage of the colours that still have larger quantities, and then next week I’ll move into the slightly smaller projects like tanks, camis, shawls, and scarves!

All our recommendations will be listed HERE, but some involve combining yarns, and all the recommendations and quantities will be in our newsletter/blog.

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CLEARANCE SALE 20% OFF DROPS ALAPCA

DROPS Alpaca is a lovely yarn spun from 3 strands of 100% superfine alpaca, with an extra twist to provide a durable surface. The alpaca fiber is untreated, which means that it is only washed and not exposed to any chemical treatment prior to dyeing. This highlights the fiber’s natural properties, while it also provides a better shape and texture quality.

SEE PATTERNS THAT USE DROPS ALPACA

  • 100% Alpaca
  • 50g/167 m (183yds)
  • Sport Weight
  • 3mm/US 2.5 needles
  • 24 sts & 32 rows = 4″/10cm
  • Hand Wash, max 30°C, lay flat to dry
  • Feltable
  • Made in Peru
  • See Project ideas on Ravelry

YARN PAIRINGS

Holding two stands of yarn together is a great way to enhance the texture and increase the gauge of a yarn. Here are some recommendations we’ve swatched:

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No Frills Sweater

The No Frills Sweater is a basic raglan worked from the top down in the round stockinette stitch with raglan increases to shape the yoke. Hold one strand of DROPS ALPACA with one of DROPS KID SILK to get the right tension and texture.

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Size

  • XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL)
  • Finished Bust circumference: 99 (101) 105 (109) 114 (120) 130 (137) 147 (156) cm [39 (39¾) 41¼ (43) 45 (47¼) 51¼ (54) 57½ (61½) inches]

Materials

Note

Instead of the Kid-Silk, you can alternatively hold a strand of DROPS BRUSHED ALPACA & SILK, but this will make it a bit thicker, so check your tension; you might need to go up to a 4.5mm/US7 needle and go down a size in the pattern. DROPS BRUSHED ALPACA & SILK: 8 (8) 8 (9) 10 (11) 11 (11-12) 13 (13) balls.

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Cumulus Blouse

The Cumulus Blouse is normally a very lightweight sweater, but you can also make a slightly heavier, warmer version using two strands of DROPS ALPACA held together, or 1 strand of DROPS ALPACA held with 1 strand of DROPS KID-SILK. You’ll want to go up to a 5mm/US8 needle to match the pattern’s gauge.

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Size

  • XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL
  • Finished Bust circumference: 96 (102) 109 (116) 126 (136) 140 (149) 156 cm or [37¾ (40¼) 43 (45¾) 49½ (53½) 55 (58¾) 61½ inches]

Yarn Options

  • DROPS ALPACA (holding 2 strands together): 8 (9) 11 (11) 12 (12) 13 (13) 14 balls  (use 5mm/US8 needles, or check your
  • DROPS ALPACA 4 (5) 5 (6) 6 (6) 7 (7) 7 balls AND DROPS KID-SILK: 3 (4) 4 (4) 5 (5) 5 (5) 6 balls 

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Stripes

Stripes is a round yoke sweater worked from the top down, this pullover is the perfect blank canvas. Think of it as a template to mix up colors, yarn bases and your creativity! You could even knit it up in a solid color for a classic wardrobe staple. Be playful and have fun! This sweater is worked seamlessly. The sleeve sts are put on hold while the body is finished and then returned to the needle. This sweater includes instructions for a cropped or full length fit and different collar options.

This sweater is meant to be a blank canvas! Stripe using different colors, or knit it all in one colour. Have fun with it, crop it or not! Whatever your heart (and your wardrobe) fancies!

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Size

  • 1 (2, 3, 4)(5, 6, 7)(8, 9, 10)
  • Finished Bust: 34.25 (37, 40, 46)(50.5, 55, 59.25)(63.75, 68, 72.5)” OR 87 (94, 101.5, 116.5)(128, 139, 150.5)(162, 173, 184.5) cm
  • Recommended ease is + 2 – 6”/5 – 15 cm; sample is shown in Size 3 on a 34”/86.5 cm bust with 6”/15 cm of positive ease.

Yarn

DROPS ALPACA:

  • Solid Colour/Cropped Length: 5 (5, 6, 6)(7, 8, 9)(9, 10, 11) balls total
  • Solid Colour/Full Length: 6 (7, 7, 8)(9, 10, 11)(12, 13, 14) balls total
  • Striped/Yarn 1 (Dark Green): Cropped – 1 (1, 1, 2)(2, 2, 2)(2, 2, 2) balls; Full Length – 2 (2, 2, 2)(2, 2, 2)(3, 3, 3) balls
  • Striped/Yarns 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 – (Beige, Ochre, Plum, Brick Red, & Grey-Green) IN EACH COLOUR: Cropped – 1 (1, 1, 1)(1, 1, 1)(2, 2, 2) balls; Full Length – 1 (1, 1, 1)(2, 2, 2)(2, 2, 2) balls
  • Yarn 4 – (Aqua/Mint) – Cropped – 1 (1, 2, 2)(2, 2, 2)(2, 2, 3) balls; Full Length 2 (2, 2, 2)(2, 2, 3)(3, 3, 3) balls
  • Yarns 8 & 9 – (Yellow & Terracotta) IN EACH COLOUR: Cropped 1 (1, 1, 1)(1, 1, 1)(2, 2, 2) balls; Full Length 1 (1, 1, 1)(1, 2, 2)(2, 2, 2) balls

Other Materials

Use the needle size you need to achieve gauge. The Ribbing needle should be 2 sizes smaller than the Main Fabric needle.

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Olga

The Olga Sweater is worked from the top down in stockinette stitch with stripes. First, the back yoke is worked back and forth with the slope of the shoulders being shaped using short rows and in stripes, which are worked at the same time. Each shoulder is then worked back and forth on a circular needle, and then the shoulders are joined to form the front yoke. The front and back yoke are joined at the underarms to form the body, which is worked in the round on a circular needle with stripes. The sleeves are worked down from stitches that are picked up and knitted around the armholes. At the end, a folded neck edge is worked from stitches that are picked up and knitted along the neckline.

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Size

  • XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL)
  • Chest circumference: 103 (108) 114 (118) 123 (131) 141 (149) 157 (165) cm OR [40½ (42½) 45 (46½) 48½ (51½) 55½ (58¾) 61¾ (65) inches]

Yarn

Hold 1 strand of DROPS ALPACA and 1 strand of DROPS KID-SILK together:

  • DROPS ALPACA: Color 1 (dark): 3-4 (4) 4 (4) 4 (4-5) 5 (5) 5 (5); Color 2 (light): 3 (3-4) 4 (4) 4 (4) 4 (5) 5 (5) balls
  • DROPS KID-SILK: Color 1 (dark): 3-3 (3) 3 (4) 4 (4-4) 4 (4) 4 (4); Color 2 (light): 3 (3-3) 3 (3) 4 (4) 4 (4) 4 (4) balls

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Champagne Cardigan

The Champagne Cardigan is worked from the top down with raglan increases on the yoke and a deep V-neck. The neckline of the cardigan is shaped with short rows by raising the back of the neck. The button plackets are worked in double knitting with buttonholes along the right side.

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Size

  • XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL
  • Bust circumference: 113 (117) 121 (128) 134 (146) 157 (167) 173 cm OR [44½ (46) 47¾ (50½) 52¾ (57½) 61¾ (65¾) 68 inches]

Yarn Options

Use 5mm/US8 needles, or check your gauge.

Other Materials

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Ingrid

The Ingrid Sweater is worked from the top down in a knit and purl texture pattern. First, the back yoke is worked back and forth and the sloping shoulders are shaped using short rows. Then stitches are picked up and knitted for the shoulder sections, which are also shaped using short rows. The shoulder sections are then joined to form the front yoke. The front and back yoke are joined at the underarms to form the body, which is worked straight down in the round. The sleeves are knitted in the round from stitches that are picked up and knitted along the armholes. The Ingrid Sweater is worked in a texture pattern, which consists of three different pattern sections, each one separated by an eyelet section.

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Size

  • XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL
  • Bust circumference: 104 (112) 116 (120) 128 (136) 152 (160) 168 cm OR [41 (44) 45¾ (47¼) 50½ (53½) 63 (66¼) inches]

Materials

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Join the Berroco Cable Craze Blanket Knitalong

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Berroco Cable Craze Blanket Knitalong

About the KAL

The Berroco Design Team has crafted twelve spectacular 16 x 16″ blocks, each showcasing a unique cable arrangement that’s perfect for knitters eager to dive in and master these mesmerizing stitches. Released on the 2nd Tuesday of each month, each block takes you on an exciting journey through the wonderful world of cables—from classic twists to interesting rope patterns and everything in between.

Eagle-eyed knitters may notice that this year’s Knitalong is inspired by Norah Gaughan, Berroco’s original cable queen, and her complex crowd favorite Norah’s Vintage Afghan. This Year’s KAL adapts and updates a selection of squares to make it a little more approachable and accessible to more knitters. Work your way through the collection at your own pace, discovering new techniques and building confidence with each design.

Joining the KAL is free, as are the patterns and instructions. The patterns for the squares are both written and charted, and there’s an excellent support video for each. Each month’s pattern is published on the second Tuesday of the month, both on the Berroco website and on Ravelry (Cable Craze Blanket KAL 2026), which will update each month with the new Block. If you sign up for their newsletter (see bottom of their website) you’ll get reminders too.

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Blocks One to Five of the Berroco Cable Craze Blanket Knitalong

Blocks

Support: Videos & Group

Prize

At the end of 2026, finished projects added to Ravelry will be entered to win a mystery prize pack worth $1000 full of yarn, tools, and accessories from Berroco and its partner brands. Make sure to tag your project #VintageKAL26.

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Colours

The project was designed with 3 colours (one light, one medium, one dark), but you can do any combination you like. I especially like it monochromatic, or even 3 light neutral shades that are close together.

Size

  • Completed Blanket: Approximately 50½ ” / 128 cm x 66″ / 167.5 cm
  • Each Block: Approximately 15½ ” / 39 cm square

Yarn

Berroco Vintage: 6 skeins Main colour, 5 skeins Colour #2, 5 skeins Colour #3

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Norah’s Vintage Afghan

This year’s Knitalong is inspired by this FREE pattern, Norah’s Vintage Afghan. If you like your cables a bit spicier, then feel free and dive into this pattern; the cables are GORGEOUS! Like the KAL, Norah’s Vintage Afghan also uses Berroco Vintage, but it’s a bit more complex, using 5 colours and comprising 20 blocks.

SEE FINISHED PROJECTS HERE

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Wave Tee Pattern: Fast & Fun Knitting Project

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Yay for fast knits! The Wave Tee is designed with a bulky weight textured yarn similar to Estelle Breeze, so it’s sure to work up fast on 6mm/US10 needles. For a smoother texture try holding 2 strands of Sandnes Garn Line together (you can also leverage this option and hold two different colours together to get a marled look). The pattern is simple and elegant with a boat-neck and unfinished edges, and it works up quickly!

Construction

The Wave Tee is worked seamlessly from the top down with a boat neck. Short rows are worked at the neck to raise the back. The yoke is shaped first with increases for the sleeves and then with raglan increases. The body is worked in the round in stockinette stitch. Sleeves are worked at the end, and instructions for either a short sleeve or a long sleeve are provided.

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Note on Tension

Cotton yarn stretches when washed and with wear. Make a 5″ x 5″ swatch and wash and dry it before measuring your tension. If your tension is coming out tighter than the pattern’s gauge (for example, you are getting 13 or 14 sts = 4″) then go up a size in the pattern.

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Size

  • XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL)
  • Finished Bust circumference: 87 (90) 95 (100) 107 (117) 125 (135) 142 (152) cm OR [34¼ (35½) 37½ (39½) 42¼ (46) 49¼ (53¼) 56 (59¾) inches]
  • Length mid back: 43 (44) 45 (49) 52 (54) 56 (57) 58 (60) cm OR [17 (17¼) 17¾ (19¼) 20½ (21¼) 22 (22½) 22¾ (23½) inches]
  • Ease: Designed to have approx. 5-7 cm [2-2¾ inches] of positive ease, meaning it is designed to be approx. 5-7 cm [2-2¾ inches] larger in circumference than your bust measurement.
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Yarn Options

  • For a slightly NUBBLY texture, try Estelle Breeze: 3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5) skeins (consider choosing one size larger in the pattern to get the best fit with this yarn, and get an extra skein to make longer sleeves)
  • For a SMOOTHER texture, try holding 2 strands of Sandnes Garn Line together: 6(7, 8, 8, 8, 9, 9, 10, 11, 11) balls (plus an extra 2+ balls if you want to add long sleeves).
  • SEE PROJECTS MADE WITH SANDNES GARN LINE
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To make a long-sleeved version, purchase at least an extra 100g of yarn.

Nebula Sweater: Perfect for Any Season Knitting

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You don’t have to knit summer sweaters in the summer! Not everyone likes summer tops or summer yarns, and you are absolutely allowed to skip ahead and work on a cooler-weather knit right now (you can even get a head-start on holiday knits if you want). Nebula is a great knit for all seasons, you can make it with long sleeves or short, and in a variety of yarns. I love the little details like the textured detail on the shoulders, the cathered sleeve cuffs and the shaped hem ribbing.

I’ve listed a few yarn options, the first two are super simple and you can knit them single-stranded: Drops Air or Drops Brushed Alapca & Silk. The third option is for a marled look like the long sleeved version in the pictures, holding Cascade Heritage with a lace-weight kid-mohair like Drops Kid-Silk. A fouth option is for a spring/summer version that combines one strand of Sandnes Garn Line with one strand of Sandnes Garn Tynn Line.

DETAILS

Oversized and comfy, this drop hem top is perfect for all seasons! You can dress yours up for date night, and then dressing it down for the weekend to snuggle into like a favorite worn-in sweatshirt. You can choose to stick with the short sleeves or go for the longer sleeve version to suit your personal style! This pullover is knit from the bottom up, with a beautiful short-row curved hem and thoughtful shoulder details to accent the crew neck. The body is worked in the round until the divide for the yoke. The remainder is worked flat, and the shoulders are finished using the 3-needle bind off. The sleeves are then picked up from the body and knit in the round.

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SIZES

  • 1 (2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8)
  • Finished Bust Circumference: 40 (46, 52, 58, 64)(70, 74, 78)” OR 101.5 (117, 132, 147.5, 162.5)(178, 188, 198) cm
  • You can really play around with positive ease in this sweater. I think anywhere from 24-10”/61-25.5 cm of positive ease works well.
  • Sample A (grey/short sleeve) shown in size 4 with +23”/58.5 cm ease at the chest; Sample B (green/long-sleeved) shown in size 3 with +18”/46 cm ease at the chest on a woman who is 5’5”/165 cm tall.
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YARN OPTIONS

There are lots of yarn options for Nebula. The two easiest are Drops Air and Drops Brushed Alapca & Silk – you can work with either of these as single strands, and they’ll match the pattern’s tension perfectly. You can also get the marled effect like the long-sleeved version by holding a fingering-weight yarn like Cascade Heritage with a fingering-weight kid-mohair like Drops Kid-Silk. The third option is a marled look created by holding two strands of yarn together (one fingering and one lace-weight). The fourth option is a summer-weight option, holding a DK weight and a Fingering weight cotton/linen/viscose blend.

OPTION 1: Drops Air

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  • Long Sleeve: 6 (7, 7, 8, 9)(9, 10, 10) balls
  • Short Sleeve: 4 (5, 5, 6, 6)(7, 7, 8) balls

OPTION 2: Drops Brushed Alpaca & Silk

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  • Long Sleeve: 6 (7, 8, 8, 9)(10, 10, 11) balls
  • Short Sleeve: 4 (5, 6, 6, 7)(7, 8, 8) balls

OPTION 3 – Marled: To get a marled effect like in the pictures of the green long-sleeved version, you can also hold a fingering-weight yarn like Cascade Heritage with a lace-weight kid-mohair like Drops Kid-Silk.

Cascade Heritage

  • Long Sleeve: 3 (3, 3, 3, 4)(4, 4, 4) skeins
  • Short Sleeve: 2 (2, 2, 3, 3)(3, 3, 3) skeins

Drops Kid-Silk

  • Long Sleeve: 4 (5, 5, 6, 6)(7, 7, 8) balls
  • Short Sleeve: 3 (4, 4, 5, 5)(5, 6, 6) balls

OPTION 4 – Summer Version: If you want to make a summer version, I think you can combine one strand of Sandnes Garn Line with one strand of Sandnes Garn Tynn Line (check your tension first, it should knit to 18 sts on 5mm/US8 needles). This will come out 5% smaller, but the sweater is oversized so it shouldn’t be too noticeable.

Sandnes Garn Line

  • Long Sleeve: 8 (9, 10, 11, 12)(13, 13, 14) balls
  • Short Sleeve: 6 (7, 7, 8, 9)(10, 10, 11) balls

Sandnes Garn Tynn Line

  • Long Sleeve: 4 (5, 5, 5, 6)(6, 7, 7) balls
  • Short Sleeve: 3 (3, 4, 4, 5)(5, 5, 5) balls

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OTHER MATERIALS

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Summer Knitting: Explore the Ranunculus Pullover

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Ranunculus

Ranunculus is a great summer knit! It’s made with needles that are a bit larger than the yarn, so it’s a nice, light, open weave. Sandnes Garn Line is the perfect summer yarn, it’s soft, light, washable, and has a little texture to keep things interesting. You can make it with long or short sleeves, whatever makes you happy!

CONSTRUCTION

Ranunculus is a top-down round yoke pullover with lace and textured stitches. The yoke pattern is designed to look like wearing layers of a necklace. Short rows are added between neck ribbing and yoke pattern not only on the back bit also on the front, so that the neckline has a bit of a boat neck shape and the yoke pattern has a necklace look. The round yoke has ample depth, and the finished pullover has cropped length so that you can lay it over dresses or high-waisted skirts and pants. If crops aren’t your style, please adjust the body to your favorite length. You can choose from a smaller or wider neckline, and short sleeves or long puff sleeves with/without a diagonal cuff line.

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Sizes

  • 1 (2, 3, 4)(5, 6, 7)(8, 9, 10, 11)
  • Finished bust circumference: 117 (123, 129, 134) (140, 146, 151)(157, 166, 174, 180) cm / 46 (48.5, 50.75, 52.75)(55, 57.5, 59.5)(61.75, 65.25, 68.5, 70.75)”
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YARN

Sandnes Garn Line

  • Long sleeve: 5 (5, 6, 6)(6, 7, 7)(8, 8, 8, 8) skeins
  • Short sleeve: 4(4, 4, 4)(5, 5, 5)(6, 6, 6, 6) skeins

OTHER MATERIALS

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Easy Cap Sleeve Tee Pattern for Summer

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Long Island Iced Tee

The Long Island Iced Tee is a lightweight, effortlessly chic, semi-cropped, top-down tee. Its elegant cap sleeves, which use compound raglan shaping, feature the Riptide stitch pattern. This stitch pattern is echoed in the delicate hem, keeping the tee light and airy. It knits up super-fast, so you can enjoy making this over a cocktail or two. Shaken or stirred?

We suggest you use Sandnes Garn Tynn Line, a soft, machine washable summer yarn made with cotton, linen and viscose!

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Construction Notes

The Long Island Iced Tee is worked in one piece, in the round, from the top down. The EOR marker is placed at the back centre. German Short Rows are worked for shaping the neck area of the tee and are worked simultaneously with the raglan shaping. Compound raglan shaping is then worked for the remainder of the yoke. The body is then worked straight to a semi-cropped length but can be lengthened (additional yarn would be required). The cap sleeves are finished with either ribbing or an I-cord bind off. Finally, the neck can be left unfinished with its minimal cast-on edge, or an attached I-cord can be applied. Charts are provided for the sleeve raglan increases on page 15 as a visual aid to the written instructions.

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Skill Level: Advanced Beginner to Intermediate.

Video Tutorials

There are several video tutorials linked in this pattern, including:
1) German Short rows
2) 1 x 1 Italian bind off
3) Attached I-cord neckband

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Size

  • 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)
  • Finished chest circumference:
  • 84 (92, 99.5, 108, 116.5) (127, 135.5, 144.5, 153)cm
  • 33.5 (36.75, 39.75, 43.25, 46.5) (50.75, 54.25, 57.75, 61.25)”

Suggested fit approx. 5 – 10cm/ 2 – 4” positive ease. Sample shown in size 4 with 5cm/ 2” ease. Finished garment measurements are taken with relaxed fabric after blocking, so please knit and block a gauge swatch.

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Materials

Please note: if not using Magic Loop for neck, sleeve, or cuffs, then a set of double-pointed needles will also be required.

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