Caitlin Hunter HALU Sweater

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From Ravelry, Caitlin Hunter shares info on her new Halu sweater:

Halu is knit top down in the round and features a subtle front and back V-neck shaped neckline which transitions to circular lace yoke design. Short rows are worked after the yoke chart for a comfortable fit, and instructions are included for adjusting the body length as preferred. The sleeves feature lace at the cuff which can be omitted if preferred.

I used Cosy Posy Yarn Co. Posh (fingering weight) held together with Fluff (Suri alpaca/silk blend) for a fluffy, romantic version. Thank you for another fun collaboration, Antonella!!

Some testers chose to use a single strand of DK and that worked beautifully as well!

The wonderful Betsy Ioannou has compiled a list of alternative yarn options (thank you, Betsy!!) as Cosy Posy may be difficult to find depending on your location. Some of these were used by testers, some are just yarns we are familiar with and can recommend!

Pattern purchased separately; can be found on Ravelry here

Caitlin Hunter recommends these Sandnes Garn yarns; select your yarns below based on whether you want to knit with a single DK strand of yarn or fingering + mohair held together:

Sunday + Tynn Silk Mohair (fingering + lace option)

Double Sunday or Smart (DK options)

[all images courtesy of © Caitlin Hunter]

Sandnes Garn | SUNDAY

Bring a touch of luxury to your next knitting or crocheting project with Sunday, a premium 100% merino wool option that offers exceptional quality and versatility. This thin and delicate yarn is perfect for a variety of projects, from simple garments to intricate accessories, and can be knitted on its own or combined with Silk Mohair for added texture and dimension.

This yarn is suitable for babies, children, and adults.

  • 100 % Merino wool without superwash treatment
  • 235 m length/ 50 g per skein
  • WASH INSTRUCTIONS: Machine wash on wool program (30 degrees Celsius)
  • GAUGE: 4 inches/10cm = 28 stitches with 3mm needl

For additional colors, check out Sunday by PetiteKnit.

Wool 30 degrees Celcius

No bleach

Cleanse normal

No dryer

Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair

Tynn Silk Mohair is a soft and luxurious yarn blend made of the finest mohair, wool, and silk fibers. It is thin, lightweight, and goes a long way, making it perfect for creating airy and elegant garments. Using one or multiple strands of Tynn Silk Mohair will give you a plush and airy end product. It can also be used as an accompanying strand with other yarns to add a touch of luxury and structure to your garment.

**If a color is out of stock, please check out a comparable alpaca substitute: Alpakka Følgetråd

Tynn Silk Mohair contains 57% mohair, 15% wool and 28% silk.

Running length per 25 g skein = approx 212 m/232 yds

Swatch shows 24 stitches per 10 cm (4") for size 3 needle; 18 stitches per size 5 needle.

Wool 30 degrees Celcius

No bleach

No dryer

 

Double Sunday

For a warm and cozy knitting experience, consider Double Sunday. Made from 100% pure merino wool, this thick and durable yarn is perfect for creating chunky winter garments and accessories. The natural fibers of merino wool provide excellent insulation, while also wicking away moisture from your skin and maintaining warmth even when damp.

Can be knitted with single and double strands. It can also be knitted together with Tynn Silk Mohair.

Quality: 100% Merino wool without superwash treatment
Length: 108 m per 50 gram skein
Wash: Machine wash on wool program at 30 degrees Celsius
Gauge: 21-22 stitches on needle size 3,5 – 4mm equals 10 cm

Cleanse normalWool 30 degrees Celcius

No bleach

No dryer

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Description

Yarn A and B are held together throughout. DK can be substituted if you prefer a version without mohair.

Needles:
Note that needle sizes are suggested only. You may need to use a different size to achieve gauge. Some knitters also find that they require different sizes for colorwork and stockinette knitting to get the same gauge.
Ribbing: US 3 3.25 mm
Main: US 5 3.75 mm

Notions: Stitch Markers, scrap yarn or stitch holders, cable needle, tapestry needle, row counter (optional)

GAUGE
Stockinette: 19 sts and 26 rounds = 4” 10 cm in stockinette and lace on main needles after blocking

Ribbing: 22 sts and 36 rounds = 4” 10 cm in 1×1 rib on ribbing needles after blocking

Note- You should always knit your swatch the same way that the pattern is knit—in this case, in the round. Block your swatch as you will your finished garment and allow it to dry fully before measuring.

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6) {7, 8, 9, 10}
Recommended ease: 1-4” 2.5-10 cm of positive ease at the bust. See schematic on page 8 for full fit details.

Sweater shown is size 3 on a 36” 91.5 cm bust with 5.25” 13.5 cm of positive ease

Finished bust circumference: 33 (37, 41.25, 44.75, 49, 52.75) {57.25, 61, 65, 68.75}“ 83.5 (94, 105, 113.5, 124, 133.5) {145.5, 155, 164.5, 174.5} cm

Yardage: Please note that yardage is estimated, and can vary between knitters.

Yarn A: 999 (1124, 1248, 1355, 1486, 1598) {1735, 1847, 1666, 2085} yards 913 (1027, 1141, 1238, 1358, 1461) {1586, 1689, 1797, 1905} meters
Skeins: 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 4) {5, 5, 5, 5}

Yarn B: 981 (1104, 1226, 1331, 1459, 1570) {1705, 1815, 1931 2048} yards 897 (1009, 1221, 1216, 1334, 1435) {1558, 1659, 1765, 1872} meters
Skeins: 3 (4, 4, 5, 5, 5) {6, 6, 6, 7}

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