{"product_id":"kit-de-tricot-ladybug-sweater-par-knitting-for-olive","title":"Knitting Kit - Ladybug Sweater by Knitting For Olive","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKnitting Kit - Ladybug Sweater by Knitting For Olive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePattern not included\u003c\/span\u003e - you must purchase the pattern on \u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/dinosaur-sweater-2\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRavelry here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePattern available in French and English.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eLadybug Sweater\u003c\/strong\u003e is a classic and timeless sweater adorned with an adorable \u003cstrong\u003eladybug\u003c\/strong\u003e motif on the front. The body is knitted flat back and forth, while the sleeves are knitted in the round. The front is worked \u003cstrong\u003ebottom-up\u003c\/strong\u003e and the back \u003cstrong\u003etop-down\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ladybug Sweater is knitted holding \u003cstrong\u003e2 strands of Merino together\u003c\/strong\u003e throughout the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnitting begins at the bottom of the front and is worked flat, back and forth. It continues in stockinette stitch with the colorwork motif, while shaping the armholes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeckline stitches are bound off, then each shoulder is worked separately back and forth until they are joined by picking up new stitches for the back neckline. The back is then knitted top-down to the bottom border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sides are seamed, then stitches are picked up around the armholes to knit the sleeves in the round down to the cuffs. The sweater is finished with a \u003cstrong\u003efolded rib neckline border\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colorwork motif is presented \u003cstrong\u003eonly as a chart\u003c\/strong\u003e and is worked using the \u003cstrong\u003eintarsia\u003c\/strong\u003e technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSizes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 (2, 4, 6, 8, 10) years\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFinished Measurements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength from shoulder to hem:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e33 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52) cm\u003cbr\u003e13 (14¼, 15¾, 17¼, 19, 20½) inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChest circumference:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e60 (68, 76, 80, 86, 94) cm\u003cbr\u003e23½ (26¾, 30, 31½, 33¾, 37) inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSleeve length, from armpit to wrist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e21 (25, 29, 33, 37, 40) cm\u003cbr\u003e8¼ (9¾, 11½, 13, 14½, 15¾) inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYarn\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMain Color (MC):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2 strands of \u003cstrong\u003eKnitting for Olive Merino\u003c\/strong\u003e held together\u003cbr\u003e250 m \/ 273 yards per 50 g\u003cbr\u003eFingering weight yarn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuantity: \u003cstrong\u003e3 (4, 5, 5, 6, 6) balls\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContrast Colors CC1, CC2 and CC3:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2 strands of Knitting for Olive Merino held together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow for either \u003cstrong\u003e1 ball of each contrast color\u003c\/strong\u003e, or approximately \u003cstrong\u003e5 g of leftover yarn for each contrast color\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sample shown is knitted in \u003cstrong\u003eOatmeal\u003c\/strong\u003e for the main color, with \u003cstrong\u003ePomegranate (CC1), Licorice (CC2) and Cream (CC3)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNeedles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCircular needles \u003cstrong\u003e3.5 mm (US 4)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e4.5 mm (US 7)\u003c\/strong\u003e, or the size needed to obtain gauge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGauge\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter blocking:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20 stitches x 29 rows = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 inches)\u003c\/strong\u003e in stockinette stitch with \u003cstrong\u003e4.5 mm (US 7)\u003c\/strong\u003e needles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStitch markers, waste yarn or stitch holders, tapestry needle and row counter (optional).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kit de tricot - Knitting For Olive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45959046103123,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/3097\/6590\/files\/6AAD8E1A-7349-489D-9EC0-3212E6E1A7F1_medium2.jpg?v=1786645252","url":"https:\/\/maillerie.ca\/en\/products\/kit-de-tricot-ladybug-sweater-par-knitting-for-olive","provider":"La Maillerie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}