SambaKnits

This listing is for a knitting pattern PDF, available only in English and Portuguese BR as a digital download, it is not a finished item.

 

Prices are in US Dollars, VAT and taxes not included.

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LANGUAGES (IDIOMAS)
English
Español
Português

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ABOUT THE PATTERN
The Carnaúba sweater is a fun and interesting pattern, worked in a basket-weave cable stitch pattern in the round from the bottom up.
The Carnaúba was inspired by the palm tree of the same name, very common in the semi-arid region of Northeast Brazil. Also called the ‘tree of life’ for its many uses, such as medicinal teas, waxes and construction logs, it is also a very popular employed material in crafts in many local communities. Baskets, hats, boxes, lampshades, mats, are all woven using carnaúba leaves.

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SIZES
1 (2, 3) [4, 5, 6] {7, 8, 9} with a finished circumference of 41.25 (45.25, 49.25) [53.25, 57.25, 61.25] {65.25, 69.25, 73.25}”/103 (113, 123) [133, 143, 153] {163, 173, 183} cm around the chest.

The pattern was designed and developed to be worn with 8 to 12”/20 to 30 cm of positive ease around the chest.

 

YARDAGE
1090 (1240, 1380) [1530, 1670, 820] {1970, 2110, 2260} yd/1000 (1130, 1260) [1400, 1530, 1660] {1800, 1930, 2070} m of DK weight yarn.

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Sample features Anzula Lucero DK 80% superwash merino wool, 10% cashmere, 10% sparkling stellina in colorway Echo, shown in size 2 with 11”/27.5 cm of positive ease.

 

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
US 6/4 mm circular needles with 32”/80 cm cable length and small circular needles, double pointed needles, or preferred method for knitting small circumferences in the round, or size needed to obtain 2x2 rib gauge.
US 7/4.5 mm small circular needles, double pointed needles, or preferred method for knitting small circumferences in the round, or size needed to obtain stockinette gauge.
US 10/6 mm circular needles with 32”/80 cm cable length, or size needed to obtain cable pattern gauge.

 

NOTIONS
blocking tools of your preference, cable needle, crochet hook (optional), scissors, spare needles, stitch markers, tapestry needle, waste yarn.

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GAUGE
23 sts x 27 rounds in 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch using medium needles.

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Changes in gauge will affect your yardage requirements and your final measurements. If you struggle with swatching in the round, you may want to check out the ‘twin’ pattern, the CARNAÚBA HAT.