Design No 10311
A beautifully luxurious sweater in Sirdar Cashmere Merino Silk from our Modern Fair Isle collection. The all-over pattern with colour-block ribs and extra-long cuffs creates a strikingly contemporary knit that’s really easy to wear with everything from jeans to a smart tailoring.
Knitting Level: Advanced
You will also need: 1 Pair of 4mm (UK8 – USA6) Knitting Needles, 1 Pair of 3¼mm (UK10 – USA3) Knitting Needles and Stitch Holders.
About This Yarn
Treat yourself or someone special to this luxurious blend of soft cashmere, smooth silk and extra fine merino wool. A dream to knit or crochet, the soft fibres feel as good as they look. A sumptuous palette of grown-up shades inspired by a grand old English estate is ideal for sophisticated womenswear..
What’s it like to work with?
As rewarding to knit and crochet as it is to wear, the soft, plump stitches give crisp stitch definition to detailed colour-work and textured patterns.
What is it best for?
Makes up into a lightweight fabric with a beautiful drape, perfect for long-line cardigans, generous wraps and swinging ponchos as well as neat knits that add luxurious warmth without weight.
COMPOSITION
75% Extra Fine Merino Wool, 20% Silk, 5% Cashmere
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TENSION
28 rows, 22sts
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BALL WEIGHT
50g
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YARN WEIGHT
Double Knitting
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YARN LENGTH
116 metres (127 yards)
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KNITTING NEEDLE SIZE
4mm (USA 6)
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CROCHET HOOK SIZE
4mm (USA F/5)
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WASHING INSTRUCTIONS
MACHINE WASHABLE, WOOL CYCLE, Wash Dark Colours Separately, Do Not Tumble, Dry Flat, Reshape While Wet, Do Not Iron
