Swoncho Xoel ROJO DIY kit
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- ABOUT THE GARMENT
1 FREE high-quality printed pattern, in SPANISH AND ENGLISH.
PREREQUISITE KNOWLEDGE
To knit this swoncho, you need to know how to knit knit and purl stitches, knit in the round, cast on stitches using any method (although the long-tail cast-on is recommended), knit German short rows, make increases (typically used for armholes), pick up and resume stitches, use the cable stitch technique, and bind off stitches. It is essential to be able to read charts, as the instructions for knitting the cable motif on the yoke are provided only in chart form.
CONSTRUCTION
This swoncho has a top-down construction, meaning it is started by knitting the neckline, then continuing with the yoke, separating the sleeves and body, and continuing to knit the body in the round. Next, the sleeves are picked up and knitted in the round to the cuff. It is made in one piece, without any seams. It is knitted in stockinette stitch in the round, with a very simple cable motif on the yoke. The body and sleeves finish with a ribbed trim.
SIZES
One size.
Garment circumference: 135 cm [53.25"].
Height from neckline: 62 cm [24.5"].
Sleeve length from neckline: 73 cm [28.75”].
GAUGE
16 stitches and 22 rows for a 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4"] swatch in stockinette stitch, unblocked.
YARN
Included in this kit. You will need to knit with one strand of each yarn.
NEEDLES
4 mm [US 6] circular needles for cast-on and ribbing.
4.5 mm [US 7] circular needles with 40 cm [16"] cables for the neckline and 80 cm [32"] for the body, or the needles needed to achieve the specified gauge. YOU CAN GET THE NEEDLES HERE
OTHER ACCESSORIES
1 stitch marker for the beginning of the round. Tapestry needle to weave in ends.
USE AND WASHING INSTRUCTIONS
To learn how to properly care for and wash your garment, please refer to our garment care guide.
