It's never too early to think about your autumn makes...want a simple-to-knit Rhinebeck sweater that is all about the fabric? This is a fun one! Our newest pattern is a top-down raglan sweater that knows no season with sweet details like a mock neck, 3/4 sleeves, and a cropped body. #mixthosebases as we've done or work with your favorite worsted-weight yarn. So many possibilities for this basic piece — it's a canvas waiting for your touches!
Of course, we have kits for you! Grab your copy of this free pattern -- on our website or on Ravelry -- and then pick your colorway. We'll dye up the yarn for you and send it your way! Laura Pullover kits are dyed-to-order and will ship in 10-14 business days.
Kit #1, Cake Pop and Pop Rocks: Elmer Fingering (50g skeins) in Pop Rocks held together with Birdie in Cake Pop, shown above on Michelle.
Kit #2, Pinky Swear and Thunder: Spincycle Dyed in the Wool in Pinky Swear held together with Birdie in Thunder, shown above on Sarah.
Kit #3, Cobalt and Cloud Nine: Elmer Fingering (100g skeins) in Cobalt held together with Birdie in Cloud Nine, swatched and shown below.
How do you choose a size? We recommend wearing this sweater with 5-8" of positive ease in the bust. Michelle wears her pink version above with 7" of ease; Sarah wears her gray version with 6.5" of ease.
The Laura Pullover is offered in nine sizes:
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
FINISHED FULL BUST MEASUREMENTS
35.5 (39, 42.5, 46, 50, 53.5, 58, 61.5, 64)“
35.5 (39, 42.5, 46, 50, 53.5, 58, 61.5, 64)“
YARN REQUIREMENTS
Please note these are yarn estimates. The amount used will depend on yarn, your personal gauge, and any modifications you make.
Please note these are yarn estimates. The amount used will depend on yarn, your personal gauge, and any modifications you make.
Dimond Laine Elmer Fingering (80% merino, 20% cashmere; 205 yards per 50g or 410 yards per 100g) OR Spincycle Yarns Dyed in the Wool (100% wool; 200 yards per 50g); 4 (5, 5, 5, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8) 50g skeins AND Dimond Laine Birdie (74% alpaca, 26% silk; 328 yards per 50g); 3 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5) skeins.
OR
Approx. 756 (820, 936, 984, 1099, 1218, 1312, 1498, 1593) yards / 687 (750, 851, 900, 1000, 1107, 1200, 1362, 1448)m EACH in a fingering/sport weight and a fluffy light fingering weight yarn to hold together throughout. Alternatively, you may also use one strand of a worsted-weight yarn.
Once you know your size, shopping for your kit will be easy peasy!
We're happy to help you put together your own colorway for this sweater too! Give us a call at the shop! You might browse our Zoom Hat kits for inspiration -- these kits offer Spincycle Yarns Dyed in the Wool in the color Pinky Swear with several different shades of our Dimond Laine Birdie! What inspires you?