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We love this contemporary, stylish design by Lily Kate using amazing Lalland DK by Di GIlpin.
The ultimate yarn for next-to-skin softness, and no pilling, but also for incredible colour combos for Lily Kate's new design.
We've made kits in our fav 2-colour combos, but feel free to create your own too!
Construction:
Knit top-down, in the round, with short rows for shaping. We reckon it would suit an intermediate knitter.
Your Kit Includes:
YARN: Lalland DK (100% lambswool, 175m per 50g skein)
7 (8; 8; 9; 9) (10; 10; 10; 11) balls of MC and
1 skein of CC
(shown in Flame and Sea Thrift in main pic)
OPTIONAL pdf pattern delivered by email
You will also need:
4mm & 3.75mm circular needles of length 24” / 60cm or 30” / 80cm, depending on size
4mm & 3.75mm needle(s) of your preferred length for working small circumferences in the round (ie. DPNs, short circulars, Chiaogoo Shorties, magic loop) for sleeves
3.25mm needle of any length for neckband
You will also need a tapestry needle, 4 yarn bobbins (although we prefer to make our own Butterfly Bobbins), stitch markers, stitch holders, and scrap yarn.
GAUGE:22 sts and 32 rows to 4 inches / 10 cm in stocking stitch blocked. Suggested size 4 mm.
SIZING: 1 (2; 3; 4; 5) (6; 7; 8; 9) detailed in the sizing tab. This sweater is designed to be worn with approx 8” / 20 cm positive ease for sizes 1-3, approx 7” / 18 cm ease for sizes 4-6, and approx 6” / 15 cm ease for sizes 7-9. (Sample shown is a size 2 worn on a 34” bust with approx 8” positive ease.)
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FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
This sweater is designed to be worn with approx 8” / 20 cm positive ease for sizes 1-3, approx 7” / 18 cm ease for sizes 4-6, and approx 6” / 15 cm ease for sizes 7-9. (Sample shown is a size 2 worn on a 34” bust with approx 8” positive ease.) If you are between sizes, size down. If you choose a size too big, the armhole ‘seams’ will sit too far down the arm and the sleeves will be too long. Lalland DK:100% Lambswool |
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To create original and intensely beautiful pieces of hand knit which not only protect us and tell a story, but transport us in the wearing, into a dream time inspired by the ever-changing land and seascapes of Scotland. To have the wearer feel the spirit of the wild free mountains, and islands, wherever they may be.
My knitwear design studio has its origins in a semi-ruined croft on the Isle of Skye. I had settled there in 1983 with little more than a rucksack containing a tent, wool and knitting needles.
I have worked with many Yarn companies over the years and created for Rowan the Rowan Scottish Tweed, which was made at the Harris Tweed mill in Carloway, Isle of Lewis. I wrote a book of designs in this amazing yarn, 'Shorelines" with patterns focused on intarsia, colourwork and gansey knitting.
From those early beginnings, I have developed an international fashion brand, working with leading designers including Graeme Black, Erdos 1436, Hancock VA, Mark Fast, Topshop Unique, Cabbages & Roses, Sophia Kokosolaki and Nike. Read more about our Collaborations.
Now based at Comielaw Farm on the Balcaskie Estate we have a beautiful showroom and design studio alongside a work room for classes and a kitchen.
We have recruited a great team of skilled home-knitters based across Scotland. There is a core specialist team, who live within a 15-mile radius, to create the one-off pieces and special commissions desired by private clients, fashion designers and the catwalk.
A single Di Gilpin garment could take us as long as two months to create, hand-knitted in the finest Scottish yarn, inspired by our rich cultural heritage and provenance, making it among the most intricate and show-stopping pieces of couture available anywhere in the world.
For the past few years we have been working in tandem with La Fetiche, a Paris Glasgow Fashion label founded by April Crichton and Orely Forestier.
Category: British, Di Gilpin, DK Pattern, Kits & Combos, Over £40, Top
