Pattern Pairings // Anene 8ply Organic Merino by Prosper Yarn

Introducing Ānene, a luxurious, organically grown, 100% Merino 8ply.

A rustic merino with a wonderfully soft sheen and delightful bounce - perfect for sweaters, shawls, scarves, hats, and any projects deserving something special.

This yarn is untreated making it an eco friendly option.

PATTERN PAIRINGS

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1 // Autumn League Pullover by Alexandra Tavel

The Autumn League Pullover is a crewneck raglan sweater.

The doubled ribbed neckband, v-insert neck triangle, and side slit details give personality and add to the classic appeal of this sweatshirt-inspired wardrobe staple.

Meant to be well-loved and well-worn, this sweater has the perfect broken-in relaxed fit and deep raglans that allow for chic comfort and wearable ease.

Gauge: 19 stitches and 24 rows = 10 cm in stockinette stitch with larger needles
Needle size: US 7 - 4.5 mm & US 6 - 4.0 mm
Yardage: 1090 - 1744 yards (997 - 1595 m)
Sizes available: XS/S, M/L, XL/XXL
Bust circumference: 40”/102cm, 48”/122cm, 56”/142cm
Skeins required: 5, 7, 8 

2 // Field Day Cardigan by by Ozetta : Hailey Smedley

The Field Day Cardigan is worked from the top down and is closed in the front with four buttons. It features back shaping and dropped shoulders for a relaxed fit. The sleeves are designed to be loose and tapered. A classic design meant for the mild months throughout the year.
Gauge: 22 stitches and 32 rows = 10 cm in Stockinette
Needle size: US 7 - 4.5 mm
Yardage: 886 - 2231 yards (810 - 2040 m)
Sizes available: XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL
Finished Bust Circumference: 38 (42) 45 (50) 54 (58) 60 (64) 68”/97 (107) 114 (127) 137 (147) 152 (163) 173 cm
Ease: Designed to be worn with 8”/20 cm of positive ease
Skeins required: 4, 5, 5, 6, 7, 8, 8, 9, 10

3 // Colour Block Throw by Crochet Birdie

This gorgeous crochet throw is constructed by joining two large granny squares together then adding two large colour block stripes to one side. It's finished with a large tassel on each corner. 

Hook size: US 6 - 4.0 mm
Yardage: 1860 yds (1700m)
Size: 38.5 x 50 inches or 97 x 128 cm
Skeins required: Colour A: 3, Colour B: 3, Colour C: 1, Colour D: 3

4 // Sille Slipover by PetiteKnit

The Sille Slipover is worked from the top down in a knit and purl structure pattern.

First the back yoke is worked, then the shoulders, and then the front yoke are worked flat.

After this, the front and back yoke are joined and the body is worked in the round, and finally rib edges are worked along the neck and armhole openings.

20 stitches and 32 rows = 10 cm in pattern on 4 mm [US6] needles with two strands of yarn held together
US 6 - 4.0 mm, US 4 - 3.5 mm
1312 - 2133 yards (1200 - 1950 m)
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL)
Bust circumference: 92 (96) 104 (108) 116 (128) 136 (148) cm [36¼ (37¾) 41 (42½) 45¾ (50½) 53½ (58¼) inches]
Ease: The Sille slipover is designed to have approx. 6-10 cm 2¼-4 inches of positive ease, meaning it is designed to be 6-10 cm [2¼-4 inches] larger in circumference than your bust measurement.
Skeins required: 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 5

5 // Foxberry by Sari Nordlund

The Foxberry pullover is knitted seamlessly top-down starting at the neckband. The sleeves and body are separated at the underarm and knitted separately. The back is shaped with short-rows to give it a bit more length and to improve the fit.

The lace pattern is both charted and written.
It's designed to be knitted with two strands of yarn, one fingering & one lace, like Chuffed & Mint but you can knit it with one strand of DK weight like Anene and would look amazing in Hoodoo.
Gauge: 20 stitches and 27 rows = 10 cm in Stockinette stitch in the round on larger needles, after blocking
Needle size: US 2½ - 3.0 mm & US 4 - 3.5 mm
Yardage: 2078 - 4867 yards (1900 - 4450 m)
Finished bust circumference: 81 (91, 101, 111, 121, 131, 141, 151, 161) cm / 32 (35.75, 39.75, 43.75, 47.75, 51.5, 55.5 59.5, 63.5) inches including the intended ease of 6 cm / 2.25 inches
Skeins required (Anene only): 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 9, 10
6 // Doocot by Kate Davies Design
Ahhh, the Doocot. If you've been in our community a while you'll know this is a favourite of ours. 
It's featured in our Top Down Beginner Knits blog and we have a Guided Knit Along featuring this stunning pattern. 
22 stitches and 30 rows = 10 cm in stockinette in the round
US 6 - 4.0 mm
897 - 1422 yards (820 - 1300 m)
Finished garment size at bust: 93 (103, 110.5, 118, 122, 129.5, 140, 147) cm / 36.5 (40.5, 43.5, 46.5, 48, 51, 55, 58) inch
Ease: Garment should be worn with 10-25cm positive ease
Skeins required: 4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6

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