THE KIT CONTAINS
8 (8, 10, 10, 12, 12) skeins of algodonciño (100% certified organic cotton), if you only want the top.
1 mini skein of algodonciño (100% certified organic cotton)to knit Xuliana.
1 (or 2) FREE printed pattern(s) in high quality, in SPANISH AND ENGLISH.
1 (2) label(s) for your garment(s).
6 buttons.
1 small bag to carry your project and then store your finished garment.
All this in our packaging box which is perfect for storing your sweater in summer.
ABOUT THE VEST TOP
PRIOR KNOWLEDGE TO KNIT XULIÁN
To knit this vest, you need to know how to provisionally cast on stitches, knit, bind off stitches, make yarn over increases (those typically used for armholes), pick up stitches, and knit flat.
CONSTRUCTION OF XULIÁN
This vest is constructed top-down without any seams. It begins by knitting the neck with a provisional cast-on, continues with the back, leaving the stitches on hold when a sufficient length for the armholes is reached. Then, the provisional cast-on is resumed to knit the neck part of the button placket, after which stitches are picked up at the shoulders, these stitches are then worked to knit the fronts, separately, but they can be done simultaneously, depending on the knitter. Once the necessary length to the armholes is reached, the 2 front pieces and the back are joined, and the vest continues to be knitted down to the bottom edge.
SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6).
Garment bust circumference: 90 (101, 113, 123, 131, 142) cm [35.5 (39.75, 45.5, 48.5, 51.5, 56)”].
Height from armhole: 30 cm [11.75”].
GAUGE
23 stitches and 34 rows for a 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4"] swatch in stockinette stitch, unblocked.
YARN
Included in this kit.
NEEDLES
3.25 mm [US 3] circular needles with a 40 cm [16"] cable for the armholes and a longer cable for the body, or the size needed to obtain gauge (unblocked). Double-pointed needles to knit the button band at the neck (although circulars can be used, double-pointed needles are more comfortable).
YOU CAN GET THE NEEDLES HERE
OTHER ACCESSORIES
4 markers for the front motifs of the vest and 4 for the sides, stitch holders or cables to leave stitches on hold. Tapestry needle to weave in ends.
ABOUT THE NECKWARMER
PRIOR KNOWLEDGE
To knit this neckwarmer, you need to know how to cast on stitches, knit, make increases and decreases, and bind off stitches. You also need to know how to knit German short rows.
CONSTRUCTION
This neckwarmer is knitted from side to side, starting at one end with a 7-stitch strip, growing towards the bottom center and then decreasing back to 7 stitches. The second strip is then knitted and the 7 stitches are bound off.
SIZES
One size.
Height: 14 cm [5.5”].
Width: 75 cm [39.5”].
GAUGE
28 stitches and 54 rows for a 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4”] swatch in garter stitch, unblocked.
YARN
Included in this kit.
NEEDLES
3 mm [US 2.5] circular needles with a 40 cm [16"] cable or the size needed to obtain gauge (unblocked).
OTHER ACCESSORIES
Wool needle for finishing ends.
Carla is 1.71 m (5'57") tall with a chest measurement of 85 cm (33") and is wearing a size S
Please note that you are purchasing a knitting kit and that measurements and yarn consumption may vary slightly from what is listed here, as it will depend on the knitter's tension.
