FIBRE COMPANY | KNIT KITS | Canopy | Gotham Sweater

Uses 8 skeins in one color. This poncho / cardigan is worked seamlessly, from the center to cuff. The right front and right back are worked separately to the shoulder then joined and worked in one piece to near the cuff, joined in the round and worked to end of cuff. The left front is picked up along the cast on edge of the right front. The left front is worked separately to the shoulder, then the pieces are joined and completed like the first half of the poncho.

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PATTERN specs

NEEDLES: Size US4/3.5mm + 24”/61cm circular OR SIZE TO GET GAUGE + Cable needle + Stitch markers + (9) 3/8in Buttons

TENSION/GAUGE: 24 stitches & 34 rows = 4 inches (10cm) in stockinette stitch

GARMENT MEASUREMENTS: one size designed to fit bust 30–59 inches or 76–150cm

Canopy Fingering is a fingering weight 3-ply strong, soft, shiny and drapey yarn perfect for color work, lace or textured stitch patterns. The unique blend of fibers are spun into a smooth yarn and then kettle dyed, and the different way the fibers absorb the dye creates a beautiful depth of color with subtle heathered tones

FIBER: 50% baby alpaca, 30% merino wool + 20% viscose from bamboo

LENGTH: 200 yds/183 Meters/50 gram skein

GAUGE: 28-32 sts = 4 inches on US 2-3 needle 12 - 10 UK

SOURCE: PERU

CARE: Hand wash (Separate colors) in cool water with mild soap