Penelope Sweater
Intermediate knitting kit
ABOUT THIS SWEATER KNITTING KIT
Okay so with this intermediate-level knit kit, we're picturing less sweater and more bikini cover-up for the beach (see ya later kaftan) or laidback summer vibes with loose shorts.
Size & Fit
Size 1 - 6
Time to make
15 hours
Once you've completed this kit you'll master
Cable cast on, mock fisherman's rib stitch, holey stitch, garter stitch, increasing, casting off, horizontal invisible seam technique, perpendicular invisible seam technique and vertical invisible seam technique.
KIT CONTENTS
5- 7 x balls of Shiny Happy Cotton (depending on size)
1 x Penelope Sweater pattern
1 x pair of knitting needles 6.5mm/US 10.5 (optional)
1 x sewing needle
Yarn details
This kit is knitted with Shiny Happy Cotton made from hand-picked Pima cotton from Peru. Soft and sleek with beautiful drape it is available in a rainbow of colours!
142 meters/ 155 yards per 100 gram ball. Aran/Worsted
Our Shiny Happy Cotton is now officially certified by the Vegan Society, meaning it's free-from animal ingredients and has not been tested on animals.
Something you should know
Open knit, perfect as a beach cover up.
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.
Kit Facts
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Composition
100% pima cotton yarn
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Yarn Weight
142 metres (155 yards) per 100 gram ball. Aran/Worsted
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Tension swatch
18 stitches + 25 rows per 10 cm / 4”
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Suggested Knitting Needle Size
3.5mm - 8mm (US4 - 11)