FUZZY RAGLAN SWEATER KNITTING PATTERN IN SIRDAR SOFT DOWN
NEW BRUSHED YARN
This soft sweater will look beautiful in any shade of gently brushed Sirdar Soft Down. Knit it on 5mm needles for a loftier, airy knit, with neat raglan...
This soft sweater will look beautiful in any shade of gently brushed Sirdar Soft Down. Knit it on 5mm needles for a loftier, airy knit, with neat raglan sleeves and a chunky rib to subtly advertise your hand-knitting skills.
You Will Also Need: 1 Pair of 5mm (UK6 – USA8) Knitting Needles, 1 Pair of 4mm (UK8 – USA6) Knitting Needles and Stitch Holder
Technique: Knitting
Skill Level: Easy
Pattern Number: 10880
Yarn Facts
About This Yarn
This machine washable, double knitting yarn creates a lightweight, downy fabric, perfect for cosy knits. Although it is a standard double knitting weight, you can experiment with larger needles to knit an even loftier layers to wear when the weather is changeable.
What's it like to work with?
Lovely and light, you can work Soft Down on standard double knitting needles are go up a size or more to create an ever lofter, airy fabric that is as light on your needles as it is to wear. Our knitters tell us it’s a lot of fun too. /p>
What is it best for?
This yarn is ideal for cosy knits that are such great value you can add even more joyful colour to your project bag and wardrobe. Perfect for basics, this gently brushed yarn also adds interest to textured stitches.
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Composition
20% Wool 80% Acrylic
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Tension
22 stitches x 28 rows to 10 cm / 4"
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Ball Weight
100g In accordance with BS984
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Yarn Weight
Double Knitting
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Yarn Length
343 metres (375 yards) approx
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Washing Instructions
30 Machine Wash / Wool Cycle
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Knitting Needle Size
4.0mm (USA 6)
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Crochet Hook Size
4.0mm (USA F/5)
