{"product_id":"pattern-kiniki-knits-sanctuary-sweater","title":"Pattern | Kiniki Knits | Sanctuary 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\u003eSanctuary Sweater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eseamless top-down sweater\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ewith shoulder saddles and a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elarge feature collar with buttons\u003c\/strong\u003e. It has a relaxed fit and subtle waist shaping.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sweater is worked with 5.5 mm needles and a DK (8ply) yarn, held together with a ‘fluffy’ fingering yarn, to give a soft and cozy fabric. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe seamless construction relies on\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJapanese (marker) short rows\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is why we have assigned it an intermediate to advanced skill level. However, detailed instructions and video links are included for knitters who are new to the technique.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZING:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pattern is written for eight sizes, from 71 cm to 147cm bust (28 to 58 inches).  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYARN: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sweater is worked in DK (8 ply) yarn held together with a fluffy fingering yarn.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuggested DK (8 ply) yarns  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkeinz’s Flight Naturals Merino, 100% NZ Merino, 104 m per 50 grams. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild Earth Yarns Merino 8 Ply, 204 m per 100 grams. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuggested ‘fluffy’ fingering \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLana Grossa Setasuri, 69% Alpaca and 31% Silk, 212 m per 25 grams. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRowan Kidsilk Haze, 70% Mohair and 30% Silk, 210 m per 25 grams. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIsager Silk Mohair, 75% Mohair and 25% Silk, 212m per 25 grams. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAPPROXIMATE YARDAGE (REQUIRED OF EACH YARN): \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize 1 [730 m or 800 yards] \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize 2 [840 m or 920 yards] \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize 3 [950 m or 1040 yards] \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize 4 [1060 m or 1160 yards] \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize 5 [1170 m or 1280 yards] \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize 6 [1280 m or 1400 yards] \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize 7 [1390 m or 1520 yards] \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize 8 [1500 m or 1640 yards] \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNEEDLES: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5.5 mm (US 9) circular needles for working the torso and arms in lengths of, say, 80 cm and 45 cm. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5.5 mm (US 9) straight needles (optional) for working flat at the shoulder saddles and upper torso (alternatively, you can substitute the circular needles in any length). \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 mm (US 8) circular needles for working the bottom ribbing and collar in a length of, say, 80 cm. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 mm double pointed needles for working the ribbing of the arm bands (or an alternative option for working small circumference).   \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGAUGE:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e16 stitches and 23 to 25 rows to 10cm (4 inches) in stockinette with yarns held together.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KNITONE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53864035942718,"sku":null,"price":11.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/7161\/0686\/files\/sanctuarysweater.avif?v=1783300683","url":"https:\/\/knitone.co.nz\/products\/pattern-kiniki-knits-sanctuary-sweater","provider":"KNITONE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}