Simple Sweater by Tin Can Knits
Simple Sweater by Tin Can Knits
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Things that are simple and functional sometimes get a bad rap. They seem plain, and maybe even a little boring. But simple can be just what you need! The things we reach for and use everyday are often things that have stood the test of time. They are simple and functional and beautiful.
Pattern Info
Sizing
Newborn (3-6mo, 6-12 mo, 1-2 yrs, 2-4 yrs, 4-6 yrs, 6-8 yrs, 8-10 yrs, Adult XS, S, SM, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL, 6XL)
Finished chest measurement:
17 (18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 46, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70)“
Regular body length hem to underarm:
6 (7, 8.5, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 14, 14, 15, 15, 15, 16, 17, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)“
Cropped body length hem to underarm:
4 (5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 9, 10, 11, 11, 12, 12, 12, 13, 14, 14, 15, 15, 16, 16)“
Fit and sample info: Simple sweater is designed for a neutral fit, with a few inches of positive or negative ease.
Yarn
Worsted / aran weight yarn:
Regular length: 200 (250, 300, 400, 450, 550, 650, 700, 850, 900, 950, 1050, 1100, 1200, 1350, 1550, 1750, 2000, 2200, 2400) yards
Cropped length: 175 (225, 250, 350, 400, 450, 550, 600, 750, 800, 900, 950, 1000, 1100, 1300, 1400, 1600, 1800, 2000, 2150) yards
DK weight yarn:
Regular length: 275 (350, 400, 500, 600, 700, 850, 950, 1100, 1150, 1250, 1350, 1450, 1600, 1750, 2050, 2300, 2600, 2850, 3150) yards
Cropped length: 250 (300, 350, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800, 1000, 1050, 1150, 1250, 1350, 1500, 1700, 1850, 2100, 2350, 2600, 2800) yards
Sock / sport weight yarn:
Regular length: 300 (350, 400, 500, 650, 750, 900, 1000, 1150, 1250, 1350, 1450, 1550, 1700, 1900, 2150, 2450, 2750, 3100, 3350) yards
Cropped length: 250 (300, 350, 450, 550, 650, 750, 900, 1050, 1100, 1250, 1350, 1400, 1550, 1800, 2000, 2250, 2500, 2800, 3000) yards
Gauge
Worsted / aran weight yarn: 18 sts & 24 rounds / 4” in stockinette using larger needles.
DK weight yarn: 22 sts & 30 rounds / 4” in stockinette using larger needles
Sock / sport weight yarn: 24 sts & 32 rounds / 4” in stockinette using larger needles.
Suggested Needles
Worsted / aran weight yarn: US #6 / 4mm & US #8 / 5mm
DK weight yarn: US #4 / 3.5mm & US #6 / 4mm
Sock / sport weight yarn: US #2 / 2.75mm & US #4 / 3.5mm
(or as required to meet gauge)
0 to 2 yrs: 16” circular, and DPNs* in each size.
4 to 10 yrs: 16”, 24” circulars, and DPNs* in each size.
XS to XL: 16”, 32” circulars, and DPNs* in each size.
XXL to 6XL: 16”, 32”, 48” circulars, and DPNs* in larger size, 16”, 48” circulars, and DPNs* in smaller size.
*Magic loop technique, with a single long circular needle, can be used in place of DPNs.
Notions
Darning needle, stitch markers.
Helpful Tutorials
Suitable yarns include:
A premium yarn worsted spun from finest Welsh Mule
Yarn weight: 4ply
Ball weight: 50g ball
Composition: 100% finest Welsh Mule
Yarn length: 164yds / 150m per 50g
Needles: 3.25mm
Tension: 24 stitches x 36 rows = 4" / 10cm
Care: Cool handwash
(Scroll down for colour chart & more information)
Produced from 100% British wool, ColourLab DK boasts a bright collection of solids and self-striping shades. Formulating colours with beautiful fibres is West Yorkshire Spinners’ passion. With evolving colour trends & the demand for sustainable natural fibres increasing, developing a 100% wool DK with an ever-growing colour palette seemed the perfect choice.
There are some discontinued shades of this yarn on the sale page.
Product Information
Ball Size: 100g = 225 Metres (245 Yards)
Composition: 100% British Wool
Weight: Double Knit
Needles: 4mm (US6)
Tension: 28 Rows x 22 Stitches in 10cm x 10cm
Washing Instructions: Machine Wash 40°. Do not tumble dry. Reshape whilst damp
A collection of solid shades and complementary tweeds, each colour developed to reflect the rich heritage and colourful landscape of the Shetland Isles.
Yarn weight: DK
Hank size: 100g
Yarn composition: 100% Superwash Shetland Isles Wool
Meterage: 225m / 246 yarns per 100g
Gauge: 22 stitches x 28 rows on 4mm needles
Machine washable at 30 degrees
The first of my European Yarns!
Loch Lomond is a tweedy yarn with neps. It is woollen spun, giving it both volume and a good long meterage that will work for DK projects on a larger needle and even sport-weight patterns on a smaller needle at a tighter gauge.
It is GOTS certfified – from sheep to dye stuff, from production to stock keeping and packing, each step is inspected carefully and in line with very strict organic and social standards.
GOTS certified by Control Union CU 890756.
Material: 100% Wool
Yardage: 150m/50g
Needle: 4-5 mm
Gauge: 18 = 10 cm
Scroll down to see the colours and read more about BC Garn and GOTS
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.
Warm and soft, this yarn is reared, sheared & spun in Britain from the finest Shetland Island Wool. A beautiful range of 12 rich colours that complement the Croft Tweed range released last winter.
Yarn weight: Aran
Hank weight: 100g
Composition: 100% Shetland Island Wool
Yarn length: 166m / 182 yards in 100g
Needles: 5mm
Tension: 18 stitches x 24 rows = 10cm / 4 inches
Care: Handwash in cool water.
(Scroll down for colour chart & more information)