Single Malt Sweater by Maxim Cyr
Single Malt Sweater by Maxim Cyr
The Single Malt sweater is a top-down raglan with an easy to memorize motifs knitted in Aran weight, so super quick to knit! It’s also a great wardrobe essential.
SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8, 9)
Choose a size that allows for an intended positive ease of 2 to 4 in (5 to 10 cm).
FINISHED CHEST CIRCUMFERENCE
32 (36, 40, 44, 47)(50½, 55, 59, 63) in
81.5 (91.5, 101.5, 112, 119.5)(128.5, 139.5, 150, 160) cm
YARN
Weight: Aran
❖ Main colour (brown):
842 (926, 1019, 1120, 1232)(1355, 1489, 1638, 1803) yd
770 (847, 932, 1024, 1127)(1239, 1362, 1498, 1649) m
Sample shown in Dyed by Delz British Aran (75% Bluefaced Leicester, 25% Brown Masham; 175 yd/160 m per 100 g skein), in “Vincent’s Highland Coo”
NEEDLES
Circular needles, at least 40 in (100 cm) in length, in two sizes:
❖ US 8 / 5 mm or size needed to obtain gauge
❖ US 6 / 4 mm or two sizes smaller than main needles
Double-pointed needles in the same two sizes for the sleeves and smaller circumferences, if you’re not using the magic-loop method
GAUGE
❖ 18 sts and 24 rnds = 4 in (10 cm) in stockinette stitch in the round, blocked
❖ 16 sts and 26 rnds = 4 in (10 cm) in pattern in the round with larger needles
TOOLS
❖ Stitch markers (8), stitch holders or waste yarn ,and a tapestry needle
Suitable yarns include:
Each shade in this luxury British breed blend is inspired by English woodland. This soft yarn is comfortable worn next to the skin making it ideal for sweaters, scarves and hats.
Yarn weight: Aran
Approximate meterage: 154m/168yds per 100g
Hank size: 100g
Tension/gauge swatch: 24 rows, 19 sts to 10cm/4” (5mm needle)
Suggested needle size: 4.5-5.5mm
Composition: 34% Bluefaced Leicester, 33% Masham, 33% Merino (worsted wool). 100% from non-mulesed sheep.
Hand wash and dry flat.
This soft spun Aran weight yarn comes in a range of rich heathered colours.
Yarn weight: Aran
Ball weight: 50g
Composition: 100% Shetland Wool
Yarn length: 92m in 50g
Needles: 4 - 5mm
Tension: 16-22sts x 20-24rows = 10cm / 4 inches
Care: Handwash in cool water.
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Material: 100% wool
Yardage: 180m/100g
Needle: 4-5 mm
Gauge: 18 = 10 cm
Washing instructions: Handwash
From fleece to finished yarn in less than 50 miles, Wool Local and Wool Local Aran are both authentically British and environmentally sustainable. Starting at the British wool auction in Bradford, the wool is scoured, combed, spun, dyed, steamed and hanked in the county of Yorkshire. An intimate blend (50%/50%) of luxurious Bluefaced Leicester and hardwearing Masham, in a nice 10-ply Aran weight, this is a truly local wool, with its roots in the heartland of British textile manufacturing.
A warm, thick and hard wearing aran yarn suitable for garments and accessories.
Yarn weight: Aran
Ball weight: 100g
Composition: 100% British Jacob's Sheep Wool
Yarn length: 166m / 182 yards in 100g
Needles: 5mm
Tension: 18 stitches x 24 rows = 10cm / 4 inches
Care: Hand wash in lukewarm water. Do not spin or tumble dry. Reshape whilst damp. Dry flat.
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