This get-together is less class...and more a knitting support group where we all make the same thing. A Little Knitty will provide tips and tricks as we go, but there is no structured class work (except the first day where we measure our gauge and our bodies!) This gathering is all about accountability and cheerleading...and we can't wait to see your finished sweater!!! You will need to purchase the pattern on your own and bring it to the meetings (either printed or digital on a device)
Meeting Dates:
Sun, July 16th 1pm to 3pm - Mandatory Meeting - Bring your gauge swatch
Sun, July 30th 1pm to 3pm
Sun, Aug 13th 1pm to 3pm
Sun, Aug 27th 1pm to 3pm
Sun, Sep 10th 1pm to 3pm
Sun, Sep 24th 1pm to 3pm
It's ok if you can't make all of the dates (except for the first), the price is actually based on 4 meeting times...but we know the summer is BUSY so there are extra sessions built in knowing you might miss one or two! Also, this sweater is more knitting than we have done in the past, so we just need more time to get it done!
DETAILS
Ever since the release of Shifty, 4 years ago, I’ve had requests for a cardigan version. I am so thrilled to finally be able to bring this wee cardi to life! The shifting colors and fun texture will keep you knitting “just one more row!” all the way to the end, and it is sure to be one of the most eye-catching pieces in your wardrobe! This sweater is knit from the top down, in the round, using stranded colorwork. It is knit seamlessly and then steeked.
SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8, 9)
#sizeinclusive
FINISHED BUST CIRCUMFERENCE
30 (34, 38, 42, 46)(50, 54, 58, 62)”
76 (86.5, 96.5, 106.5, 117)(127, 137, 147.5, 157.5) cm
Recommended ease is -2 to +2”/-5 to +5 cm; sample is shown in Size 2 on a 34”/86.5 cm chest with 0.5”/1 cm positive ease. She is 5’5”/165 cm tall.
YARN REQUIREMENTS
These are just approximations. Total yarn usage will depend on the yarn you use (fiber content, ply, etc.), your personal gauge, and any modifications you may make.
Light sport weight (200 yds/approx. 50 g)
Color A: 250 (280, 310, 350, 385)(415, 470, 499, 528) g
1000 (1120, 1240, 1400, 1540)(1660, 1880, 1996, 2112) yds
915 (1024, 1133, 1280, 1408)(1517, 1719, 1825, 1931) m
Colors B, C & D (each): 33 (36, 40, 46, 50)(54, 61, 64, 68) g
132 (144, 160, 184, 200)(216, 244, 256, 272) yds
120 (131, 146, 168, 182)(197, 223, 234, 248) m
SUGGESTED YARN
For this sweater I chose Spincycle’s Dyed in the Wool, their enchanting, slow color-shifting 2-ply, sport weight which is an effortless way to bring WOW to this cardi! I have steeked many sweaters with DITW, but if you are worried about steeking with a superwash yarn, you can swap in their non-superwash base Nocturne with great results.
Spincycle Dyed in the Wool (200 yds)
MC - Color A: Leith 5 (6, 7, 7, 8)(9, 10, 10, 11) skeins
CC’s - Color B: Stay Out of the Forest 1 (1, 1, 1, 1)(2, 2, 2, 2) skeins
Color C: Bright Idea 1 (1, 1, 1, 1)(2, 2, 2, 2) skeins
Color D: Castaway 1 (1, 1, 1, 1)(2, 2, 2, 2) skeins
SUGGESTED NEEDLES
Main Fabric: US 4/3.5 mm –24”/60 cm to 40”/100 cm circular
Sleeves: US 5/3.75 mm –preferred needles for small circumference knitting (such as Magic Loop or DPNs)
Ribbing: US 2/2.75 mm - 16”/40 cm circular for collar, 32-40”/80-100 cm for hem and preferred needles for small circumference knitting for cuffs, plus a spare for the Tubular Bind Off.
(Use the needle size you need to achieve gauge. The Ribbing needle should be 2 US sizes smaller than the Main Fabric needle.)
NOTIONS
Stitch markers (2), approx. 10 (10, 10, 10, 10)(10, 11, 11, 11) - 1/2”/12 mm buttons, cable needle (optional), row counter (recommended), scissors, waste yarn or stitch holders
GAUGE
28 sts & 34 rows = 4”/10 cm on Main Fabric needle
All of this information is from the listing on Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/shiftigan
A LITTLE KNITTY NOTES
We recommend Recycled Tweed for your background color and Rainbow Beach in your contrast color!!
You must bring a gauge swatch to the first meeting. They used a US 4 for the main body of their work, but please swatch in the round in 3 different sizes (if you are a tight knitter do 4, 5, 6 if you are a loose knitter do 2, 3, 4) with the following pattern
with first needle CO40
Round 1 & 2: Knit with MC
Round 3: (MCk2, CCk2) repeat to end
Round 4: (MCk2, CCp2) repeat to end
Round 5: Knit with MC
Round 6: Purl with MC
Change to next needle size you will swatch with
Round 7 & 8: Knit with MC
Round 9: (CCk2, MCk2) repeat to end
Round 10: (CCp2, MCp2) repeat to end
Round 11: Knit with MC
Round 12: Purl with MC
Change to next needle size you will swatch with and repeat around 1-5 above.
Bind off and wash and block your gauge swatch
Be sure to mark which needle size you used in each part!