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Kalinka
…a simple, cozy pullover with contrast trim, named after the Siberian Viburnum berry
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MATERIALS & INFO
Yarn
designed with Apple Oak Fibre Works Stockholm
(100m/ 109y per 100g/ 3.5oz)
or substitute with chunky/bulky yarn of similar meterage
requires 5 (6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8) skeins colour A, 1 skein colour B
Yarn kits for this pattern are available here!
Gauge
13 sts x 17 rounds / rows = 10cm x 10cm (4” x 4”) in stockinette
Needles
circular needle 8mm (US 11) in diameter, or as needed to meet gauge
Notions
removable stitch markers, tapestry needle, measuring tape
Techniques
provisional cast on, i-cord
Pattern Support
LBHhandknits.com
Sizing:
chest circumference of garment measures approx. as follows:
85cm/ 34” (90cm/ 36”, 95cm/ 38”, 100cm/ 40”, 110cm/ 44”, 120cm /48”, 130cm/ 52”)
Pattern includes schematic with detailed measurements.
Notes on Fit:
This design is optimised for a relaxed fit. My suggestion is to select a size with at least 5cm (2”) of ease, and as much as 15cm (6”) of ease.
Notes on Yarn Substitution:
This pattern is compatible with a wide range of yarns classified as chunky/bulky, with a meterage in the vicinity of
100m (109y) per 100g (3.5oz).
Some commonly available yarn substitutes include -
(in Europe…)
West Yorkshire Spinners Re-Treat
Jamieson & Smith Shetland Chunky
Alafosslopi
Drops Eskimo
(in N America…)
Cascade 128
Malabrigo Chunky & Mecha
Patons Merino Extra Fine Big
Kraemer Yarns Mauch
Quince & Co. Puffin
Please be aware that early knitters have reported different experiences with how much yarn it took to complete this project.
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- First published: October 2018
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