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ABOUT THIS SWEATER KNITTING KIT
Meet the mother of all turtlenecks. Breathable and soft, this sweater is knit up in the perfect mix of 1x1 rib stitch, stocking stitch and moss stitch techniques.
This sweater kit saves 24 plastic bottles from our oceans.
Size & Fit
6 sizes
Time to make
30 hours
Once you've completed this kit you'll master
1x1 rib stitch, stocking stitch, moss stitch
Because our New Wave yarn contains recycled plastics, we recommend washing it in a GUPPYFRIEND bag. These help to reduce the amount of pesky microplastics entering the water stream and therefore our lovely oceans and are available to buy here.
KIT CONTENTS
8 - 13 balls of New Wave Yarn (depending on size)
1 Deep Sea Sweater pattern
1 set of 5mm (8US) 60cm circular knitting needles (optional)
1 pair of 6.5mm (10.5US) knitting needles (optional)
Yarn details
New Wave Yarn is made from a recycled plastic water bottle core which is cased in cotton to make a bouncy, breathable yarn.
140 metres/ 150 yards per 100-gram ball
Washing Instructions
Hand wash only in cold or lukewarm water - do not exceed 30 degrees / Use a delicates hand wash detergent / Give your knits a gentle squeeze and leave in the water for a few minutes / Once done, roll in a clean towel to remove excess water and then dry flat.
Note: Use a Guppy Bag to reduce fibre shedding and to protect your clothes.
Suggested Knitting Needle Size
Straight knitting needles-6.5mm (US10.5)
Suggested Knitting Needle Size
Circular Needles-5mm/US8 Length: 100cm/40
Composition
53% cotton 47% polyester recycled
Tension swatch
26 stitches / 26 rows/10/4" on 5mm (rib stitch)
Tension swatch
15 stitches / 20 rows/10/4" on 8mm (stocking stitch)
