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The kit includes:

-A pdf of the pattern “Houndstooth”, which will be sent to you via email upon purchase of the kit for you to print out at home. Available in French and English.

-The complete set of yarns in all the 9 colours, and in the correct quantities that you will require for your size (while quantities given per size allow for adaptions in legnths, I recommend that you size up if you wish to create a much longer sweater than pictured). You will love discovering this incredibly high-quality yarn, produced by Fonty, a family-run French mill based in the Creuse region and with a focus on natural yarns. “Nimbus” is a 100% Arles and Portugese merino (beautifully soft and warm!) and is knit using 3-3.5 mm needles.

About the design:

This sweater features an open rib at the back, helping to give a fitted but relaxed fit. It also has visible increases on the cuffs, which give a modern and structured look to the wide sleeves. Occasional rounds of purl stitch on the yoke give textural interest. The neck ribbing is doubled over, using a contrast colour on the underside. A fun sweater to experiment with pattern and colour; the houndstooth motif is a rhythmic and easy one to knit, with dramatic results! Knit in the round from the bottom up.

Fit

This garment has approximately 20 cm of intended positive ease, giving a relaxed fit. The rib pulls the main fabric in at the bottom, giving it a slightly rounded silhouette, which is eased up by the slit at the back. It is cropped to sit just below the natural waist.

Special Techniques used

Stranded Colourwork, Twisted Rib and Short Rows to raise the back neck. Instructions for these techniques are included in the pattern, however I do assume a basic knowledge of the techniques.

Gauge

Main fabric, in stranded colourwork on main body needles:

22 stitches and 24 rounds to 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 inches)

Sizes (finished chest measurement):

XS 94.5 cm

S 102 cm

M 116 cm

L 123.5 cm

XL 134.5 cm

XXL 145.5 cm