WAIT LIST SWEATER KNITTING PATTERN IN SIRDAR STORIES CHUNKY
NEW STORIES CHUNKY YARN
This sweater knitting pattern, with its chunky stripe and spot design, is the ideal introduction to Fair Isle knitting. Drop sleeves and a relaxed, boxy...
This sweater knitting pattern, with its chunky stripe and spot design, is the ideal introduction to Fair Isle knitting. Drop sleeves and a relaxed, boxy shape keep things simple so you can focus on your colour-changes in quick-knit Sirdar Stories Chunky.
You Will Also Need: 1 Pair of 6½mm (UK3 – USA10.5) Knitting Needles, 1 Pair of 5½mm (UK5 – USA9) Knitting Needles and Stitch Holders.
Technique: Knitting
Skill Level: Intermediate
Pattern Number: 10871
Yarn Facts
About This Yarn
Ideal for fashion-conscious knitters and beginner knitters ready to try chunky quick knits. The trend-led colour palette makes Sirdar Stories Chunky perfect for colourful stripes, bold colour-blocking, fun intarsia, simple fair isle and all the high-street chunky styles you want to handknit for yourself.
What's it like to work with?
This cotton/acrylic yarn blend is soft, smooth and cool on your needles. Lighter weight than 100% cotton, it’s easy to work with and gives great stitch definition for textured stitches and colour-work.
What is it best for?
A quick-knit chunky cotton blend to complement original Sirdar Stories, this chunky yarn is ideal for fashionable chunky knitting patterns for year-round wear. Knitting to a standard chunky tension, try Sirdar Stories Chunky for your favourite chunky knitting patterns.
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Composition
50% Cotton 50% Acrylic
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Tension
14 stitches x 19 rows to 10 cm / 4"
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Ball Weight
100g In accordance with BS984
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Yarn Weight
Chunky
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Yarn Length
130 metres (142 yards) approx
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Washing Instructions
40 Machine Wash / Wool Cycle
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Knitting Needle Size
6.5mm (USA 10.5)
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Crochet Hook Size
6.5mm (USA J/10)
