Croft DK might be my new favorite everyday yarn. It’s made from heritage breed Shetland sheep in partnership between the West Yorkshire Spinners and Jamieson & Smith, giving this hearty and warm yarn its unique hand and wonderful stitch definition. West Yorkshire Spinners has created a delightful booklet (available at the shop!) with inspirational patterns. The Leana sweater caught my eye because it is simple in technique, letting a yarn shine. Absolutely perfect for the Shetland tweed colorways, Leana is a classic unisex bottom-up raglan, designed to fit up to a 50-inch chest circumference.
Leana Sweater
Finished measurements
Actual chest: 88 (99, 110, 121, 132, 143) cm
Full length: 59 (61, 63, 65, 67, 68) cm
Sleeve length: 43 (46, 46, 47, 48, 48) cm
Yarn
4 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7) x 100g hanks in Hillside (809). Yarn available in store only!
Needles & Accessories
- A pair of 4mm (US 6/UK 8) knitting needles
A pair of 3.25mm (US 3/UK 10) knitting needles
Stitch holders
Gauge
22 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches in stocking stitch/ stockinette
