Épuré by Heidemarie Kaiser
Épuré by Heidemarie Kaiser
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Épuré is a minimalist design, a sweater with generous ease and narrow sleeves that contrast beautifully with the straight cut and balance the silhouette. The easy-to-knit slip stitch pattern adds structure and requires just enough attention during knitting to keep things interesting. The V-neck, a fine line at the back shoulder, and the precise joining of the front pieces give the model a calm elegance. Épuré is suitable for both casual everyday looks and dressed-up outfits.
CONSTRUCTION: Épuré is knitted seamlessly from top to down. After the back has been worked up to the underarms, the stitches for the fronts are picked up from the shoulder edges and these are also worked up to the underarms. After joining front and back, the body is worked in rounds down to the hem. Stitches are picked up from the armholes and the sleeves are knitted in rounds to the desired length.
SIZES 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Bust circumference of the finished sweater, positive ease included
40.2 (44.5, 47.3, 50, 52.8, 54.3, 57.1) inches
102 (113, 120, 127, 134, 138, 145) cm
The sweater is intended to be worn with 6 – 10 inches (15 – 25 cm) positive ease.
The bluegrey sweater is shown in size 1 worn with 6 inches / 15 cm positive ease, the orange sweater is size 2 worn with 10 inches / 25 cm positive ease.
GAUGE 22 sts / 34 R = 4 x 4 inch (10 x 10) cm in stitch pattern after blocking
SUGGESTED YARNS
Approx.
1090 (1199, 1308, 1417, 1526, 1670, 1853) yards 1000 (1100, 1200, 1300, 1400, 1550, 1700) m of a 4ply yarn
and
1046 (1145, 1254, 1363, 1472, 1624, 1777) yards 960 (1050, 1150, 1250, 1350, 1490, 1630) m of a mohair silk lace weight yarn
The amount of yarn required may vary due to the choice of yarn, differences in the gauge, individual knitting tension and especially the length of the sweater.
SUGGESTED NEEDLES
Size US 7 (4.5 mm): 2 circular needles 32 inch (80 cm) and DPNs for body and sleeves (or longer circular needle for magic loop method for the sleeves)
Size US 4 (3.5 mm): Circular needle 32 inch (80 cm) and DPNs for ribbings (or longer circular needle for magic loop method for the cuffs)
Optional: For picking up sleeve stitches, DPNs or a circular needle US 2 – 4 (2.5 – 3.5 mm)
Crochet hook for the provisional CO for the I-cord, size of the crochet hook does not matter.
MATERIALS
Stitch markers, waste yarn and/or spare needles, tapestry needle to weave in the yarn ends
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
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.
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.
Along avec Anna merino is traceable to the farm, certified non-mulesed, and REACH compliant, meaning that no harmful chemicals have been used.
100% superwash merino
Ball : 50g
Meterage : 200m
Gauge : 25 – 28m for 10 cm in 3 to 3.5mm needles if knit alone.
Can be knit double or with a thread of mohair to get a DK weight gauge.
Washable on wool programme
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. (See below for more detail about these processes.)