Sweater weather is finally here, and our friends at Kelbourne Woolens and Fairmount Fibers/Manos del Uruguay are ready for the season.
In case you missed it, two of our favorite yarn companies have teamed up with a brand new collection of bulky sweaters that are perfect to become your new fall staple. This week for Must Make Monday we are featuring the Bascom.
Designed for Kelbourne Woolens Germantown Bulky OR Manos del Uruguay Cardo, this vest is great for layering for the trendy preppy look, or on it’s own for a stylish sleeveless look. With two great bulky yarns to choose from, that conveniently knit up to the same gauge, you’ll have plenty of options to play around with these great fibers. And who doesn’t love a quick project that doesn’t leave you on sleeve island?
MATERIALS
Shown in Manos del Uruguay Cardo (100% Corriedale wool; approx 109 yards [100 meters]/100 g): D2236 Terrarium 4 (5, 5, 6) (6, 7, 7, 8) sks
or
Kelbourne Woolens Germantown Bulky (100% North American wool; 123 yards [112 meters]/100 g): 440 Peacock 4 (4, 5, 5,) (6, 6, 7, 7) sks
SIZES
Finished chest circumference: 33.25 (37, 40.5, 45.5) (49.25, 53, 56.5, 61.5)” (84.5 [94, 103, 115.5] [125, 134.5, 143.5, 156] cm)
Length: 21.75 ( 22.25, 23.25, 23.75) (24.25, 24.75, 25.75, 26,25)” (55 [56.5, 59, 60.5] [61.5, 63, 65.5, 66.5] cm)
NEEDLES/GAUGE
1 – 24″ to 48″ (60 to 120 cm) US 10 (6 mm) circular
1 – 24″ to 48″ (60 to 120 cm) US 8 (5 mm) circular
1 – 16″ (40 cm) US 8 (5 mm) circular)
Check your gauge and adjust needle size accordingly if necessary
13 sts and 20 rnds = 4′ (10 cm) in Garter Rib Patt on larger needles using Cardo or Germantown Bulky, after blocking
NOTIONS
Stitch Markers, waste yarn for stitch holder, tapestry needle