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Featured Project: Snow Wonder by Heidi Kirrmaier

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We’ve been getting into the spirit over the season here in Space and another holiday sweater has caught our eye. A sweater that anyone from beginners to advanced knitters can tackle, Snow Wonder by Heidi Kirrmaier comes in both adult and child sizes, and it’s adorable design will see you through from Thanksgiving to President’s Day. The sweater is a simple top-down raglan with a bobble snowflake that makes it a seasonal delight. Knit out of worsted weight for the adult version and DK for the child version, it will provide cozy warmth this winter. Another great option for office holiday parties or cozy gatherings with friends and family, this sweater promises to be a favorite every winter! It is designed in the amazing De Rerum Natura Gilliatt! What color are you knitting yours in?

Snow Wonder

Pattern Details:

Sizes:

  • XXS (33¼); XS (34¾); S1 (37¼); S2 (39¾); M1 (43); M2 (46½); L (49); XL (52¼); 2X (56¼); 3X (59¾); 4X (63¾); 5X (68); 6X (72)
  • Intended to fit with 8 – 18 cm (3 – 7 inches) of positive ease around the chest. Shown in size S2 with approximately 17 cm (61⁄2 inches) of positive ease.

Yarn:

Heavy DK or Worsted Weight Yarn

Yardage in yards / meters:

XXS – 785 / 720
XS – 850 / 775
S1 – 910 / 830
S2 – 985 / 900
M1 – 1095 / 1000
M2 – 1175 / 1075
L – 1285 / 1175
XL – 1395 / 1275
2X – 1425 / 1375
3X – 1620 / 1480
4X – 1700 / 1550
5X – 1860 / 1700
6X – 1965 / 1800

Needles:

  • US 7 – 4.5 mm
  • US 6 – 4.0 mm

Gauge:

  • 19 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches

 

Recommend Yarns for Adult Version:

De Rerum Natura Gilliatt

Ciel
  • Worsted weight
  • 273 yards (250 meters) per 100g
  • 100% merino
  • 17-19 stitches over 4” on a US 6-8 (4-5 mm) needle
  • $20/ ball

 

Ice Blue

Knitting for Olive Heavy Merino

  • worsted
  • 100 % non-mulesed merino wool, Oeko-Tex Standard 100
  • 136 yds / 125 m
  • 50g
  • 18 sts and 26 rows = 4 inches, US 7
  • Hand wash. Lay flat to dry
  • $10 / ball

 

526G

Wool Dreamers Mota

  • Worsted / heavy DK
  • 230 m/100 grams (252 yards)
  • 100% Spanish Merino and Manchega Wool
  • 22 stitches per 4 in on US 7-9
  • $17 / ball

OR pair Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair with the Di Gilpin Lalland for worsted gauge!

Ice Blue

Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair

  • Lace weight
  • 70 % mohair – 30 % silke, REACH Standard
  • 246 yds / 225 m
  • 25g
  • Hand wash. Lay flat to dry.
  • $13

Snow Wonder (Children)

Pattern Details:

Sizes:

  • 4 (26½); 6 (28½); 8 (30¾); 10 (32¼); 12 (33½)

Yarn:

  • DK Weight Yarn
    Size 4 – 520 / 475
    Size 6 – 675 / 630
    Size 8 – 740 / 675
    Size 10 – 820 / 750
    Size 12 – 900 / 825

Needles:

  • US 4 – 3.5 mm
    US 2½ – 3.0 mm

Gauge:

  • 22 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches

Recommended yarns for child version:

Di Gilpin Lalland

  • 91 yards sport weight
  • 100% Scottish Lambswool
  • 50g
  • 25 sts. to 4 in. / US 5
  • $15

 

Mrs Moon Plump DK

  • 80% superfine sustainable merino, 20% baby alpaca
  • DK weight
  • 125 yards / 115 meters per 50 grams
  • 4-4.5mm (US 6-7; G hook)
  • Hand wash with care
  • The yarn is single ply, with little twist, but it’s important to note that during the spinning process the fibres are slightly felted, which helps prevent the yarn splitting when working with it.
  • $11