October KAL: “Autumn Sweater n°2” by Valentina Cosciani

To participate in the KAL you need to register by paying the fee of €10.00 and purchase the yarn at Wool Crossing! By registering for the KAL you have access to linguistic support for the pattern (if in English), support videos for the techniques that require more attention, a 3-hour workshop led by Federica Giudice in which the construction of the garment is explained, recording of the meeting on Zoom, access to the closed Facebook group dedicated to the KAL.

IMPORTANT : You can also register after the event date because all the above mentioned material will be made available to participants.

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We start again with the KAL by Wool Crossing! I'm very excited and to open in the name of elegance and timeless style I chose one of the beautiful pieces included in Valentina Cosciani's book “I have it, I miss it!” .

This is the “ Autumn Sweater No. 2 ”, which features a really interesting construction Why you start working from the center on all the stitches that will form the height of the front and back to go towards the sleeve . Since the work is entirely flat, the sides and the underarm will be sewn at a later time. To make the second half of the sweater, pick up the stitches on the center front, cast on the neckline stitches and pick up the stitches on the back and work the sweater in a mirror image.

The small motifs created by alternating right and wrong sides enrich the garment with designs that recall the tradition of knitwear. Guernsey . Precisely because of this characteristic I recommend you use light or bright colors . Dark colors may detract from the work.

I will use the original yarn the The Woolle Hazelnuts in the color Pumpkin!

Alternative yarns : Fonty Tartan3 , Adriafil Sierra Andina , Long Yarns Aymara , Cardiff Classic , Adriafil Sierra Andina, P lassard Alpaga , mYak Kupa , Schoppel Wolle ALB, Fingering + mohair yarns

SIZES : S (S, M, L, XL, XXL) fit a bust size of 76 (86, 96, 106, 117, 127) cm.
The photos refer to size M worn by a model with a bust size of 96 cm and a comfort of 36 cm.

Finished measurements:
A – Neck circumference: 64 (64, 70, 70, 76, 76) cm.
B – breast circumference: 108 (120, 132, 142, 152, 164) cm.
C – total length: 49 (52, 52, 56, 56, 58) cm.
D – sleeve circumference: 43 (43, 46, 46, 50, 53) cm.
E – cuff circumference: 36 (36, 39, 39, 43, 46) cm.
F – sleeve length from armhole: 18 cm.

Yarn and needles:
LE WOLLE Hazelnuts : 202304 (Brina) (75% wool and 25% angora; 180 m per 50 g ball):
6 (7, 7, 8, 8, 9) balls (1050 1160, 1260, 1375, 1440, 1620 m). The indicated meterage is the actual consumption.
Circular needles number 3 mm with the cable 40 cm, 60 cm and 80 cm long.

Sample:
23 me 32 rows/rounds = 10 cm worked in stocking stitch (after blocking).

The KAL will take place on Saturday, October 5th from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM online on the Zoom Meeting platform (participants will be given instructions on how to connect) and the fun will continue within the dedicated closed Facebook group. Our meeting will be recorded so even if you can't be there you won't miss the explanations and you can join the KAL later.

I also remind you that it will be possible to ask for clarifications on the progress of the work also on Thursday evening during the Virtual Knit Night of Wool Crossing on Zoom and at the in-person Knit Nights that take place once a month on Friday evenings at the Wool Crossing headquarters.

IMPORTANT : To participate in the KAL you will need to register by paying the fee of €10.00 and send an email with the subject AUTUMN KNITWEAR attaching the receipt of payment for the pattern (you can also photograph your PC screen) to the address federicaATwoolcrossingPUNTOit and purchase the yarn at Wool Crossing. (if you need advice write to me at federica @woolcrossing.it or on WhatsApp at the number 0112630927)

To continue to keep us updated on the progress of the work, a closed Facebook group will be created where we can exchange tips and advice and photos of our work.