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With our carefully curated selection of non-superwash, plastic-free yarns and notions, we have everything you need to get started on your next project - and the one after that.
Here's to a wardrobe of knits we love and want to wear for years to come!
We're here to help you stitch sustainability into every aspect of your making.
With our carefully curated selection of non-superwash, plastic-free yarns and notions, we have everything you need to get started on your next project - and the one after that.
Here's to a wardrobe of knits we love and want to wear for years to come!
Hedgebind is inspired by botanical themes and delicate tendrils of Art Nouveau book covers, especially those by Margaret Armstrong. The classic drop-shoulder silhouette allows the intricate colourwork panel on the front to take center stage.
The body of Hedgebind is worked from the bottom up in the round. The large colorwork chart is worked on the front, bordered by the smaller motif which continues onto the back. Stitches are cast on for steeks at the armholes, front neck and back neek. The steeks are cut, and stitches are picked up around the armholes for the sleeves, which are worked in the round and tapered down to the wrist. Stitches are picked up for the neckband, which is then folded double and stitched down.
Marina Skua
Telling Yarns Steadfast DK
This pattern is available in Making Stories Magazine Issue 12, Art Nouveau.
SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) [6, 7, 8, 9, 10]
Finished bust circumference: 84.25 (91.75, 101.75,
109.25, 116.75) [124.25, 131.75, 141.75, 149.25, 156.75] cm / 33.25 (36, 40, 43, 46) [49, 51.75, 55.75, 58.75, 61.75]” – recommended to be worn with 5.5-7.5 cm / 2.25-3” of positive ease at the widest point of chest.
YARN
Telling Yarns, Steadfast (100% British Wool: 50% Bluefaced Leicester, 30% Romney, 15% Masham, 5% Zwartbles; 232 metres / 254 yards per 100 g)
MC: 835 (895, 970, 1050, 1110) [1170, 1235, 1300, 1345, 1415] metres / 915 (980, 1060, 1150, 1215) [1280, 1350, 1420, 1470, 1545] yards
CC: 405 (435, 470, 510, 540) [565, 600, 630, 655, 690] metres / 445 (475, 515, 560, 590) [620, 655, 690, 715, 755] yards
Sample shown is knit in colourways Mrs Coulter (MC) and Meg (CC). Laura wears a size 3 with 17.75 cm / 7" of positive ease.
NEEDLES
3.75 mm / US 5 circular needle with a cable length of at least 80 cm / 32” (or needle size to obtain gauge)
3 mm / US 2.5 circular needle with a cable length of at least 80 cm / 32” (or needle 2-3 sizes smaller than main needle)
You will also need the needle sizes above in your preferred format for small-circumference knitting.
GAUGE
24 sts x 24 rounds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” (in the round, in stranded colourwork pattern, on larger needle, after blocking)
NOTIONS
• Blocking tools (blocking mats, t-pins, blocking wires)
• Crochet hook
• Darning needle
• Scrap yarn or stitch holders
• Spare 3.75 mm / US 5 needle for Three-Needle Bind-Off
• Stitch markers
• Tape measure
SKILLS & TECHNIQUES
• Backward Loop Cast-On
• Colourwork
• Italian Bind-Off
• Reading charts
• Standard Bind-Off
• Three-Needle Bind-Off
CONTRIBUTORS
• Model: Laura Alden
• Photography: Melinda Dela Costa
• Tech Editing: Jessica Schwab & Jen Hurley
• Graphic Design: Camille Romano
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
• Armhole depth: 18.75 (20, 21.75, 23.75, 25.5) [26.75, 28.75, 28.75, 30, 32] cm / 7.5 (7.75, 8.5, 9.25, 10) [10.5, 11.25, 11.25, 11.75, 12.5]”
• Bust circumference: 84.25 (91.75, 101.75, 109.25, 116.75) [124.25, 131.75, 141.75, 149.25, 156.75] cm / 33.25 (36, 40, 43, 46) [49, 51.75, 55.75, 58.75, 61.75]”
• Side length from underarm: 47 (46.25, 44.5, 44.25, 42.5) [41.25, 40, 39.5, 38.25, 36.75] cm / 18.5 (18.25, 17.5, 17.5, 16.75) [16.25, 15.75, 15.5, 15, 14.5]”
• Upper sleeve circumference: 37.5 (40, 42.5, 47.5, 50) [52.5, 55, 57.5, 60, 62.5] cm / 14.75 (15.75, 16.75, 18.75, 19.75) [20.75, 21.75, 22.75, 23.5, 24.5]”
• Sleeve length from underarm: 44.5 (43.5, 41.5, 39.5, 39) [37, 36, 34, 32.5, 32.5] cm / 17.5 (17.25, 16.25, 15.5, 15.25) [14.5, 14.25, 13.5, 12.75, 12.75]”
• Sleeve cuff circumference: 18.25 (18.25, 20.75, 20.75, 20.75) [23.25, 23.25, 25.75, 25.75, 25.75] cm / 7.25 (7.25, 8.25, 8.25, 8.25) [9.25, 9.25, 10.25, 10.25, 10.25]”
Alice's Hedgebind Sweater in size 3, knit in Cascade Yarns Cascade BFL, colorways Lilac Hint (MC) and Navy Peony (CC)
Theodora's Hedgebind Sweater in size 2, knit in Telling Yarns Steadfast DK, colorways Monstress (MC) and Gwen Stacy (CC)
Gosia's Hedgebind Sweater in size 4, knit in BC Garn Bio Balance in colorways Denim (MC) and Curry (CC)
One of our all-time favorite (and desert island) yarns, De Rerum Natura's Ulysse is an incredibly soft woollen-spun yarn that shows texture - think cables and twisted stitches - beautifully and is perfect for everything from a cardigan for the newest tiny arrival in your family or a shawl for your great-grandmother.
One of our all-time favorite (and desert island) yarns, De Rerum Natura's Ulysse is an incredibly soft woollen-spun yarn that shows texture - think cables and twisted stitches - beautifully and is perfect for everything from a cardigan for the newest tiny arrival in your family or a shawl for your great-grandmother.
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