Finest Kind by Alicia Plummer
Finest Kind by Alicia Plummer
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The charismatic and rugged Maine coastline lives in every stitch of this sweater. Simple texture, fresh ribbing and a nostalgic rolled edge combine for the most perfectly classic pullover ever.
With 12 different carefully graded sizes, you’re sure to find your perfect fit.
Sweater is worked in the round from the bottom up, then split for upper body/armholes and worked flat. Shoulders are joined with 3 needle bind off for strength. Sleeves are picked up and knit in the round. Sizes are referred to as A (B, C, D, E)(F, G, H) (I, J, K, L) within the pattern.
Can be worn with a wide range of ease. For a close fit, modeled on Justin, choose 2-4” / 5-10 cm of positive ease. For a roomy fit, modeled on Alicia, choose 8-12”/20-30.5 cm positive ease. Sample modeled with approximately 10”/25 cm of positive ease on Alicia. Please see page 7 for schematic & detailed finished measurements.
Finished bust: 36.5 (40.5, 44.5, 48.5, 52.5) (56.5, 60.5, 64.5) (68.5, 72.5, 76.5, 80.5)” / 92.5 (103, 113, 123, 133.5) (143.5, 153.5, 164) (174, 184, 194.5, 204.5) cm
985 (1095, 1200, 1310, 1415) (1525, 1635, 1740) (1850, 1955, 2065, 2175) yards / 900 (1000, 1100, 1195, 1295) (1395, 1495, 1590) (1690, 1790, 1890, 1985) meters.
Finest Kind is slang in Maine for something that’s good, truly the best, or excellent.
Suitable yarns include:
Material: 100% wool from Europe and New Zealand
Yardage: 160m/100g
Needle: 5-6 mm
Gauge: 16 = 10 cm
Washing instructions: hand wash
Erika Knight Pure Tweed is a traditionally woollen-spun tweed yarn in Aran weight. Woollen spinning involves carding the fibres without combing them, which introduces plenty of air into the yarn, giving it a wonderfully airy and voluminous texture. Knitted pieces made from woollen-spun yarn are exceptionally durable and often last a lifetime. Erika Knight Pure Tweed has a soft yet sturdy feel, making it perfect for crafting long-lasting cardigans, hats, or blankets.
The colour palette is named after places and castles along the River Tweed in Scotland.
The wool used in this yarn comes from sheep in Europe and New Zealand, and the yarn is spun in Ireland, in the county Donegal. The wool softens and blooms after the first wash.
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.
(Scroll down for colour chart & more information)
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.
Gilliatt is a woolen spun yarn made from a blend of white French Mérinos d'Arles (Provence) and black Portuguese merino (Alentejo valley) raised with concern for the well-being of the animals and the value of their wool.
All the manufacturing stages of this yarn are carried out in a short circuit (France and Portugal for sourcing, Belgium or Italy for washing, France for spinning and dyeing) with traceability and care to reduce its impact on the environment.
It is offered in natural colours resulting from the blend of brown and white fleeces ("sel" (salt), "poivre blanc" (white pepper), "poivre et sel" (pepper and salt) and "poivre" (pepper)), and in a range of subtly heathered and dyed in fleece colours.
ON THE NEEDLES
Made up of three well-twisted strands, it is a round, soft and satisfying fluffy yarn which is perfect for about everything from stocking stitch to intricate cables.
It's a yarn that easily forgives irregularities, doesn't split and stays securely on the needles, making it an excellent choice for beginners as well.
RECOMMENDED CARE
This yarn is not superwash treated. We recommend that you wash your knitted fabric in warm water with soap or a suitable detergent and leave it to dry flat, avoiding rubbing or stretching it. If you wish to test the wool programme of your washing machine, we advise you to do so first with your sample.
Please note that very dark or particularly saturated colours such as "émeraude" are more likely to bleed during blocking. If you plan to knit with lighter colours, we recommend that you test a swatch first. If you find excess dye in the first wash, we recommend that you repeat the rinse bath until it is clear before drying your work.
A little background information:
Gilliatt is named after the beautiful, stubborn and constructive hero of Victor Hugo's Travailleurs de la mer.