Manufacturer: Sirdar
Design No 5391
This sweet Nordic style sweater features a three-colour fair isle yoke and cuffs. The gentle cashmere and pure merino wool fibres of Snuggly Cashmere Merino Silk provide warmth without weight for cosy baby comfort.
Knitting level: Advanced
You will also need: 1 Pair of 3.25mm (UK10 – USA3) 100cm Circular Needle, 1 Pair of 2.75mm (UK12 – USA2) 100cm Circular Needle. NB Circular Needles specified are longer lengths for Magic Loop Method, when using needles for a smaller circumference shorter length Circulars or Double Pointed Needles are also an option
More Information:About This Yarn
Snuggly Cashmere Merino Silk 4 Ply is an extra special lightweight yarn for your newest arrivals, spun from a blend of soft cashmere, smooth silk and extra fine merino wool. This gentle cosy yarn is kind to delicate baby skin and, because it’s machine washable, it’s practical too. Choose from a fairy tale inspired palette of baby pastels and modern deeper baby shades.
What's it like to work with?
Incredibly kind to baby, this gentle yarn is a treat for to knit or crochet too. The luxury fibres create such plump soft stitches you’ll want to keep knitting or crocheting forever.
What is it best for?
Perfect for hand knits and crochet gifts for the tiniest babies. Crisp stitch definition makes colour-work and textured stitches extra special and creates the most gorgeous baby clothes and blankets.
COMPOSITION
75% Extra Fine Merino Wool, 20% Silk, 5% Cashmere
TENSION
36 rows, 28 sts
BALL WEIGHT
50g
YARN WEIGHT
4 Ply
YARN LENGTH
170 metres (184 yards)
KNITTING NEEDLE SIZE
3.25mm (USA 3)
CROCHET HOOK SIZE
3.25mm (USA D/3)
WASHING INSTRUCTIONS
MACHINE WASHABLE, WOOL CYCLE, Wash Dark Colours Separately, Do Not Tumble, Dry Flat, Reshape While Wet, Do Not Iron
