Newspaper Sweater Kit
This raglan sweater has alternating blocks of vertical and horizontal stripes that flow like the news on paper. This brioche sweater is a relaxing, repetitive knit that creates a luxurious, squishy fabric!
Kits do NOT include the pattern, but it is available on Ravelry and at Jojiknits.com.
XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL).
Recommended ease: Choose the size that’s closest to your bust measurement, with no ease or very little negative ease. Sample shown in size M on a 35” (88 cm) bust.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust circumference: 29 (33½, 37¼, 41, 45½, 49¼, 52¾, 57½, 61) inches; 72.5 (84, 93, 102.5, 113.5, 123, 132, 143.5, 152.5) cm.
Sleeve circumference: 11½ (12¾, 14¼, 15½, 16½, 17¾, 18½, 20¼, 21½) inches; 28.5 (32, 35.5, 39, 41, 44.5, 46, 50.5, 54) cm.
MATERIALS
Fingering weight yarn as follows:
Yarn color A: 588 (661, 735, 833, 980, 1102, 1225, 1421, 1470) yds.
Shop sample shown in colorway White Heather (off white).
Yarn color B: 682 (787, 892, 997, 1181, 1365, 1470, 1732, 1890) yds.
Shop sample shown in colorway Saddleback Slate (dark gray).
Needles: US 4 (3.5 mm) and 2½ (3 mm) circular needles, 32” (80 cm) long.
You’ll need both needles to work the tubular bind off.
Other notions: Stitch markers, stitch holders, tapestry needle.
KITS
Kits are made up using The Fibre Co. Cumbria Fingering (90% wool / 10% mohair; 328 yards, 300 m; 100g)
Color A: 2 (3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 5) skeins
Color B: 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6) skeins
*Please note: Color B is the Main Color (neckline, cuffs, hem), Color A is the Contrast Color
Kit A (shop sample) - Color A: White Heather / Color B: Saddleback Slate
Kit B - Color A: Yew Tree / Color B: Eden Valley
Kit C - Color A: Isel / Color B: Cowberry
Kit D - Color A: Helvellyn / Color B: Hadrian's Wall
Kit E - Color A: Scafell Pike / Color B: Catbells
Kit F - Color A: Coniston / Color B: Derwentwater
Kit G - Color A: St. Bee's Beach / Color B: Appleby Castle
Kit H - Color A: Hadrians Wall / Color B: Hollyberry