{"product_id":"dk-boucle-yarn-patagonia-peaks-sweater-kal","title":"DK Boucle Yarn - Patagonia Peaks Lite Sweater KAL","description":"\u003cp\u003eJoin me in making this gorgeous sweater!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have put together 7 colors of the bouncy, soft and fun DK boucle base.  The pattern calls for 4 colors and I have put together some mock-ups of my favorite combos.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead the requirements\/suggestions for sizing and yardage below carefully and reach out to me on instagram message or slamtoques@gmail.com for help!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new Lite version of this pattern has been written specifically for this yarn and is more size inclusive than the original pattern!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYarn requirements according to pattern test requirements:\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMain Color: (in pattern sample photo this is the PURPLE) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e430, 480, 500 (550, 580, 640) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e700, 790, 810\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e470, 530, 550 (600, 630, 700) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e770, 860, 890\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e y\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2,3,3(3,3,3)4,4,4 skeins DK Boucle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContrast Color 1: (pattern sample photo this is LIGHT BLUE)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e300, 340, 360 (400, 410, 450) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e490, 530, 550\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e330, 370, 390 (440, 450, 490) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e540, 580, 600\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e y\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2,2,2(2,2,3)3,3,3 skeins DK Boucle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContrast Colors 2 \u0026amp; 3: (Pattern sample MEDIUM and DARK BLUE)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e210, 250, 280 (310, 330, 450) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e500, 540, 560\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e230, 270, 310 (340, 360, 490) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e550, 590, 610\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e y\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1,2,2(2,2,3)3,3,3 skeins DK Boucle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe KAL will be hosted on a new Instagram Channel or Group Chat starting May 30. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll participants in the KAL will be eligible to win a Gift Certificate to SlamFiberCo.com simply for participating.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-level=\"2\" role=\"heading\" class=\"meSK8 M7eMe\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDESIGN DETAILS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spb5Rd OIC90c\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDK weight (worsted weight if using non bouclé\/fluffy yarn)\u003cbr\u003eYoke worked bottom up flat\u003cbr\u003eBody and sleeves worked top down in the round\u003cbr\u003eYoke in garter stitch, body and sleeves in colorwork\u003cbr\u003eReversed Ziggurat method for the yoke\u003cbr\u003eOversized fit, but you can play around with the positive ease\u003cbr\u003eDouble layered high collar\u003cbr\u003e“Quarter zip” opening on the front\u003cbr\u003eTapered sleeves with different lengths\u003cbr\u003eI-cord bind off for the cuffs and bottom hem, elasticated\u003cbr\u003e1 pocket on the chest (with fabric lining)\u003cbr\u003ePressure fasteners for the front opening and the pocket\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1, 2, 3 (4, 5, 6)\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7, 8, 9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: Sizes 1, 8 and 9 haven’t been tested. If you wish to knit one of those sizes and have the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecorresponding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebust measurement, please contact me via e-mail: if you agree to do so, I will send you the pattern for free for testing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Search for patterns using this hashtag\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/search?query=%23sizeinclusive\"\u003e#sizeinclusive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFINISHED MEASUREMENTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSuggested ease: 10 to 20 cm \/ 4 to 8” of positive ease at the full bust, but you can go higher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo fit full bust measurement:\u003cbr\u003e69, 81, 93 (105, 117, 129)\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e141, 153, 165\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecm \/ 27.5, 32.5, 37.25 (42, 46.75, 51.5)\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e56.5, 61.25, 66\u003c\/span\u003e”\u003cbr\u003eFull bust circumference of the finished garment (see full size chart on 3):\u003cbr\u003e84, 96, 108 (120, 132, 144)\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e156, 168, 180\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecm \/ 33.5, 38.5, 43.25 (48, 52.75, 57.5)\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e62.5, 67.25, 72\u003c\/span\u003e”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurly hair model: 165 cm \/ 5’5” tall, chest and full bust 85 cm \/ 33½’’.\u003cbr\u003eStraight hair model: 169 cm \/ 5’6” tall, chest 85 cm \/ 33½’’, full bust 80 cm \/ 31½’’.\u003cbr\u003eBlue sample is size 2 of the old version of the pattern (see project page for the full story), pastel sample is size 3 of the current available version with lengthened sleeves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSUGGESTED YARNS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlue sample: Bouclé DK (100% SW merino wool, 220 meters \/ 240 yards per 100g): This base is common amongst hand dyers. The colors I used are from Explorer Knits and Fibers (MC, Bluebird Day) and Breathe in Color Fiber Co (CC, all 3 are custom dyed).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePastel sample: Robinson by De Rerum Natura in Loutre, Muscari, Sirène and Nougat (70% merino d’Arles, 30% recycled cotton, 3 ply, woolen spun, worsted weight, 250 meters \/ 273 yards per 100g)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf using bouclé or any kind of fluffy yarn, use a DK weight yarn. Otherwise, use Worsted weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYARN REQUIREMENTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA buffer for swatching purposes is already accounted for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMain Color:\u003cbr\u003e430, 480, 500 (550, 580, 640)\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e700, 790, 810\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003em\u003cbr\u003e470, 530, 550 (600, 630, 700)\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e770, 860, 890\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ey\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContrast Color 1:\u003cbr\u003e300, 340, 360 (400, 410, 450)\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e490, 530, 550\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003em\u003cbr\u003e330, 370, 390 (440, 450, 490)\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e540, 580, 600\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ey\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContrast Colors 2 \u0026amp; 3:\u003cbr\u003e210, 250, 280 (310, 330, 450)\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e500, 540, 560\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003em\u003cbr\u003e230, 270, 310 (340, 360, 490)\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e550, 590, 610\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ey\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pattern includes a drawing with the motif outlined to color in with your own colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGAUGE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll gauges are wet blocked and measured over 10x10 cm \/ 4x4”.\u003cbr\u003eGarter stitch flat: 18 sts by 36 rows\u003cbr\u003eColorwork in the round: 20 sts by 26 rounds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSUGGESTED NEEDLES AND NOTIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll circular needles of various lengths, depending on the garment size you’re working up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMain needles (2 sets): 4 mm \/ US 6 circular needles.\u003cbr\u003eSmall needles (2 sets): 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