Caine by Monie Ebner
Caine by Monie Ebner
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Caine is knitted top down. After the shoulder width is completed, the armhole is knitted in rows and then the front and back are joined again. The body is worked in rounds and finally the borders are knitted. That’s it!
What to expect - knitting, purling, cast on stitches, picking up stitches, knit increases, purl increases, increases in right side and wrong side rows, decreases, knitting in rows and in rounds.
SIZES
XS (S, M1, M2, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL)
Bust circumference of the finished vest:
113 (121, 132, 142, 151, 161, 169, 180) cm /
45 (48.50, 52.75, 56.75, 60.25, 64.50, 67.75, 72)”
The sweater is designed to be worn with 30 cm / 12” of positive ease. The positive ease is already built into each size. Shown in size S.
Yarn
main yarn 4ply:
763 (858, 953, 1049, 1144, 1239, 1335, 1430) m /
835 (939, 1043, 1148, 1252, 1355, 1460, 1564) yds.
mohair / silk lace weight
839 (944, 1048, 1154, 1258, 1363, 1469, 1573) m /
918 (1033, 1147, 1262, 1376, 1491, 1607, 1721) yds
Or similar yarns that give you the correct gauge.
One strand of each yarn is held together.
Please keep in mind that yardage is an estimate.
Needles
3.75 mm (US 5) 80 cm (32”) circular needles for body.
3.25 mm (US 3) DPNs for armhole.
3.25 mm (US 3) 40 cm (16”) circular needle for neckband ribbing.
Gauge
19 sts x 26 rows = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4”) in Garter rib with one strand of each yarn held together using 3.75 mm (US 5) needles, after blocking.
Suitable yarns include:
Fibre Content: 100% superfine Geelong lambswool
Skein weight: 50g
Meterage: 205m per 50g
Recommended Needle size: 3.25mm
Gauge: 28 sts per 10cm
Washing: Hand wash only
Please note this yarn is not scoured before winding into skeins which means it needs to be washed after knitting in order to bloom into its beautifully soft final state.
Scroll down to see the colours available and to read more about this yarn.
This yarn is also available in 20g mini-skeins here
Please note that there is a further brand of Mohair silk lace weight in the sale bin here
Along avec Anna mohair silk is certified cruelty free, and REACH compliant, meaning that no harmful chemicals have been used in the processing. (See below for more details about these standards)
72% fine kid mohair and 28% mulberry silk
Ball : 25g
Meterage : 210m
Can be knit single, double or with a thread of merino to get a DK weight gauge.
Hand wash
The raw materials for our yarns come from South Africa. Our spinning mill is RMS / RWS and oeko-tex certified, which ensures the wool is produced with respect for animals, humans and the environment.
I am gradually switching over from Kremke Silky Kid to De Rerum Natura Bérénice. For other shades of Mohair lace weight please also see the listings for Kremke Silky Kid (in the sale) and Along Avec Anna Silk Mohair. More shades of Bérénice will be added gradually when space in the shop permits!
Super kid ethical mohair and organic Arles merino ruffled around a silk thread
COMPOSITION & YARDAGE
55% Super Kid Mohair labelled RMS,Responsible Mohair Standards (South Africa)
25 % mulberry silk (China)
20 % organic Merinos d'Arles (France)
METERAGE
230 yds (210 m) / 25 g
GAUGE (for 10 x 10 cm of st st)
30 sts x 48 rows, 2.5 mm needles US 1
28 sts x 34 rows, 3.5 mm needles US 4
With yarn held in double
20 sts x 30 rows, 3.5 mm needles US 6
17 m x 26 rows, 4.5 mm needles US 7
ORIGINS AND MANUFACTURE
Bérénice is a unique blend of extra-fine Angora goat fibres from South African farms committed to animal welfare and the soft, plump wool of our organic Merinos d'Arles, spun into loops around a strong, shiny silk yarn, then combed to give the desired tousled, voluminous look.
The yarn is then dyed using ecological dyes that comply with GOTS specifications to reduce its environmental impact. We manufacture this very special yarn in Italy, near Biella.
Laine Publishing has charmed knitters worldwide with its beautifully curated magazines and books, and now, for the first time, it has its own signature yarn. Designed in close collaboration with Laine founder Jonna Helin, Novita × Laine 4ply is a delicate 4ply / fingering-weight yarn, perfect for lightweight garments and accessories. With a soft yet firm twist, it’s a dream to knit or crochet.
Crafted from the finest wool sourced from across the British Isles – Falkland Islands, Bluefaced Leicester, and Bluefaced Kerry Hill – this luxurious yarn is expertly spun in West Yorkshire, England, the historic heart of the spinning industry. The result is a delicate yet durable yarn that is both soft and airy, making it a joy to work with, whether knitting or crocheting.
Fibre Composition: 70% Falkland Wool, 15% Bluefaced Leicester, 15% Bluefaced Kerry Hill.
Skein weight: 100g
Meterage: 437 yds / 400 m per 100g
Gauge: 27 sts × 38 rows = 4" / 10 cm
Needle size: US 2.5 / 3 mm
From fleece to finished yarn in less than 50 miles, Sheepsoft is a premium blend of luxuriously soft Bluefaced Leicester and strong, durable Masham. With all the benefits of wool in a lightweight 4 ply for versatile fine knit projects. Available in an assortment of 16 heathered shades, achieved by blending the natural colours of the Masham with fibre dyed Bluefaced Leicester to add distinctive character to your knits. Colours inspired by the Yorkshire landscape that we call home.
Length: 220m/240yds
Weight: 50g
Recommended Needle Size: 3mm/US 2.5
Tension 30 sts x 36 rows to 10cm/4in