{"product_id":"pattern-kiniki-knits-kaka-sweater","title":"Pattern | Kiniki Knits | Kākā Sweater","description":"\u003cp\u003eI'm super happy to offer patterns from the talented local Queenstown knitwear design team, \u003cem\u003eKiniki Knits\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a physical printed pattern. \u003cem\u003eKiniki\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eKnits \u003c\/em\u003epatterns will also be stocked at the Arrowtown Post Shop. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKākā Sweater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a cropped V‑neck pullover featuring a relaxed silhouette, drop shoulders, and bold graphic\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elacework\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eon the front. As it is designed for summer, we've suggested cotton yarns, but other fibers can also be used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sweater is worked\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efrom the bottom up in the round\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto the armholes. From there, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efront and back are worked flat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto the shoulders. Shoulder shaping is created by gradually increasing the width of each piece from the underarm to the shoulder seam. The only seaming required is at the shoulders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter seaming, stitches are picked up around the neckline to work the neckband. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esleeves are worked top‑down\u003c\/strong\u003e, picking up stitches around the armhole and knitting them in the round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIFFICULTY LEVEL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis design is intended for intermediate to advanced knitters who are comfortable following a lace chart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSize 1\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo fit bust: 71-76 cm (28-30 inches)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished bust (incl ease): 93 cm (37 inches) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBack finished length: 43 cm (17 inches)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSize 1.5\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo fit bust: 79-84 cm (31-33 inches) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished bust (incl ease): 100 cm (39 inches)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBack finished length: 44 cm (17 inches)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSize 2.5\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo fit bust: 87-92 cm (34-36 inches)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished bust (incl ease): 109 cm (43 inches)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBack finished length: 46 cm (18 inches) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSize 3.5\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo fit bust: 97-102 cm (38-40 inches)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished bust (incl ease): 120 cm (47 inches)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBack finished length: 49 cm (19 inches)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSize 4.5\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo fit bust: 107-112 cm (42-44 inches)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished bust (incl ease): 129 cm (51 inches) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBack finished length: 51 cm (20 inches)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSize 5.5\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo fit bust: 117-122 cm (46-48 inches)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished bust (incl ease): 138 cm (54 inches)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBack finished length: 53 cm (21 inches)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSize 6.5\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo fit bust: 127-132 cm (50-52 inches)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished bust (incl ease): 148 cm (58 inches)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBack finished length: 55 cm (22 inches)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYARN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuggested cotton yarns:  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScheepjes Cahlista, Aran\/10ply, 85 m per 50 grams (held single). \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQueensland Collection Coastal Cotton, Pure Soft Cotton, 170 m per 100 grams (held single). \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRowan Summerlite 4ply, 100% Cotton, 175 m per 50 grams (held double). \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[I can recommend Rowan Cotton Revive 8ply - stocked here on Knitone - as a yarn option]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAPPROXIMATE YARDAGE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize 1: 650 m (710 yards) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize 1.5: 715 m (780 yards)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize 2.5: 810 m (880 yards) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize 3.5: 930 m (1015 yards)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize 4.5: 1060 m (1160 yards)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize 5.5: 1190 m (1300 yards)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize 6.5: 1300 m (1430 yards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGAUGE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e18-19 stitches and 22-24 rows per 10 cm \/ 4 inches in stockinette.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KNITONE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53864035123518,"sku":null,"price":11.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/7161\/0686\/files\/kakasweater2.avif?v=1783300370","url":"https:\/\/knitone.co.nz\/products\/pattern-kiniki-knits-kaka-sweater","provider":"KNITONE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}