I’ve decided that having contests and giving away bags is simply fun. It’s about time for another one. This time, I’m going to make you work a little bit harder than I have for past contests.
Here’s the deal. On October 23rd I will be releasing the pattern for my latest sweater design, Landon (pictured left). The first person to knit the sweater and send me photographs will win a Rio in the color of her choosing.
Edit 10/23: Link to download pattern.
The Rules
1. The photographs have to clearly show the sweater is complete, meaning they can’t cut off the sweater in certain parts.
2. Minor modifications are allowed. For example, adding button holes. Major modifications, like making it baby-size so you can finish first isn’t allowed. If you’re not sure about a modification, email me and I’ll let you know if it’s okay or not.
3. The sweater doesn’t have to be blocked, but the trims have to be sewn on and the ends woven in.
4. I get to be the judge and final say on whether or not a garment meets the above rules.
5. Void where prohibited.
To enter, make sure you’re on our mailing list to receive an email as soon as the pattern is available for sale. Below are the pattern details so you can pre-order your yarn and have it ready to go on October 23rd.
Description
Landon is worked from the top down. Stitches are cast on for the front, back and sleeves. Additional stitches are cast on at the neck for the charted cable pattern. Stitches are picked up at the center front to continue the cable pattern around the neck. The sides of the cardigan taper out from the armhole to the hem. The sleeves follow this same tapered shape. A cabled trim is sew on to the hem. The cardigan is finished with a shawl pin.
Materials
1. 14(15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21) skeins, 1824 Wool by Mission Falls (100% Wool; 85 yards/ 78 m per 50g skein); Color #006 Oatmeal
2. 24 inch – US #8/5mm circular needles, or size to obtain gauge
3. 4 – US #8/5mm dpn, or size to obtain gauge
4. Stitch markers
5. Cable needle
6. Darning needle
7. Shawl pin, or desired closure
Gauge
18 sts/24 rows = 4 inches in Stockinette stitch
20 sts/24 rows = 4 inches in Cable Pattern
Sizes
XS(S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X); Shown in size XS.
Finished Measurements
Chest: 34.75(37.5, 41, 43.75, 47.25, 50, 52.5) inches
Length: 26(26, 26.5, 26.5, 27, 27, 27.5) inches
Skills
Increasing, cabling and chart reading.
