Welcome back to one of our favorite yarns from Blue Sky Fibers—Sweater!
Soft, family-friendly, and machine washable, worsted-weight Sweater is a versatile blend of superwash wool and organic cotton, wonderful for everything from children’s wear to blankets, accessories, and of course, sweaters, in colors ranging from crayon-box brights to sophisticated neutrals.
Visit the shop now through October 19 to get inspired by our Sweater trunk show of eight cozy designs for Fall.
Shop Sweater exclusively in our Alexandria store!
Yarn Details
- Worsted weight
- 55% superwash wool, 45% certified organic cotton
- 160 yards (146 meters) per 100-gram skein
- US#7-9 (4.5–5.5 mm) needles or 7– I/9 (4.5–5.5 mm) crochet hooks
- 16-20 stitches = 4”
- Machine wash gentle or hand wash, dry flat
- $22, in-store only
Patterns
Alexandria Mitts
Knit this free beginner-friendly pattern in just one skein of Sweater!
Sizes
One size; finished circumference 7¾”, length 11″.
Yarn
1 skein Blue Sky Fibers Sweater (55% superwash wool, 45% organic cotton; 160 yards/146 meters per 100-gram skein).
Gauge & Suggested Needles
16 stitches and 28 rows = 4” on US#9 (5.5 mm) needles in garter stitch, after wet blocking.
Puddle Jumper Poncho
Knit a cuddly blanket they can wear with this fun and easy pattern in machine-washable Sweater!
Sizes
18 mo, 24 mo, 2T, 4T; width 16 (18, 20, 22)”, unfolded length 29 (31, 33, 35)”.
Yarn
MC: 2 (3, 3, 4) skeins Blue Sky Fibers Sweater (55% superwash wool, 45% organic cotton; 160 yards/146 meters per 100-gram skein).
CC: 1 (1, 1, 1) skein Blue Sky Fibers Sweater (55% superwash wool, 45% organic cotton; 160 yards/146 meters per 100-gram skein).
Gauge & Suggested Needles
16½ stitches and 25 rows = 4” on US#8 (5 mm) needles in stockinette stitch, after wet blocking.
Back To Nature Hat
Knit this free beginner-friendly pattern in just one skein of Sweater!
Sizes
One size; finished circumference 20″, length 8½”.
Yarn
1 skein Blue Sky Fibers Sweater (55% superwash wool, 45% organic cotton; 160 yards/146 meters per 100-gram skein).
Gauge & Suggested Needles
20 stitches and 28 rows = 4” on US#7 (4.5 mm) needles in pattern stitch worked in the round, after wet blocking.
Sweater Sweater
Customize this simple top-down pullover with colorwork, stripes, or color blocking, as shown here.
Sizes
XS (S, M, L XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL); finished circumference 33 (37¼, 41¾, 46¼, 50¾) (55, 59½, 64, 68½)”.
Yarn
MC: 2 (2, 2, 2, 2) (2, 2, 3, 3) skeins Blue Sky Fibers Sweater (55% superwash wool, 45% organic cotton; 160 yards/146 meters per 100-gram skein).
CC1: 3 (4, 4, 5, 5) (6, 6, 7, 7) skeins Blue Sky Fibers Sweater (55% superwash wool, 45% organic cotton; 160 yards/146 meters per 100-gram skein).
CC2: 2 (2, 2, 2, 2) (2, 2, 3, 3) skeins Blue Sky Fibers Sweater (55% superwash wool, 45% organic cotton; 160 yards/146 meters per 100-gram skein).
Gauge & Suggested Needles
18 stitches and 24 rows = 4” on US#8 (5 mm) needles in stockinette stitch worked in the round, after wet blocking.
Hayden Family Hat
Knit this cozy beginner-friendly hat for the whole family!
Sizes
Baby (Child, Adult); finished circumference 12 (14, 17)”, length 6 (7, 9)”.
Yarn
1 skein Blue Sky Fibers Sweater (55% superwash wool, 45% organic cotton; 160 yards/146 meters per 100-gram skein).
Gauge & Suggested Needles
22 stitches and 24 rows = 4” on US#7 (4.5 mm) needles in pattern stitch worked in the round, after wet blocking.
Big Splash Poncho
Knit a cozy layering piece for yourself in Sweater’s sophisticated neutral shades.
Sizes
S/M (L/XL); width 40″, unfolded length 54½ (65¾)”.
Yarn
MC: 10 (12) skeins Blue Sky Fibers Sweater (55% superwash wool, 45% organic cotton; 160 yards/146 meters per 100-gram skein).
CC: 1 (1) skein Blue Sky Fibers Sweater (55% superwash wool, 45% organic cotton; 160 yards/146 meters per 100-gram skein).
Gauge & Suggested Needles
16½ stitches and 25 rows = 4” on US#8 (5 mm) needles in stockinette stitch, after wet blocking.
Lots of Love Blanket
This simple beginner-friendly blanket makes a sweet baby gift in easy-care Sweater.
Sizes
One size; width 35″, length 45″.
Yarn
MC, CC1, CC2: 2 skeins each Blue Sky Fibers Sweater (55% superwash wool, 45% organic cotton; 160 yards/146 meters per 100-gram skein).
Gauge & Suggested Needles
16 stitches and 22 rows = 4” on US#9 (5.5 mm) needles in stockinette stitch, after wet blocking.
Simple Joys Blanket
This colorful crocheted blanket makes a great baby gift in machine-washable Sweater!
Sizes
One size; width 42″, length 42″.
Yarn
MC, CC3: 2 skeins each Blue Sky Fibers Sweater (55% superwash wool, 45% organic cotton; 160 yards/146 meters per 100-gram skein).
CC1, CC4: 3 skeins each Blue Sky Fibers Sweater (55% superwash wool, 45% organic cotton; 160 yards/146 meters per 100-gram skein).
CC2, CC5: 1 skein each Blue Sky Fibers Sweater (55% superwash wool, 45% organic cotton; 160 yards/146 meters per 100-gram skein).
Gauge & Suggested Needles
14 stitches & 8 rows = 4” on US#H-8 (5 mm) hook in double crochet stitch, after wet blocking.
