Dec 31, 2024
Winter '25 Virtual Knit Along with Knot Another Hat
Time for a Winter Knit Along (KAL) to kick off the New Year! This year we've chosen the accessible and fun-to-knit Carbeth, by Kate Davies. There is a pullover (Carbeth) and a cardigan (Carbeth Cardigan) version of this pattern - and you choose which to knit. Details below (including pattern info and yarn recommendations).
About Carbeth, the designer says it is "A wide, cropped sweater with simple lines and a deep roll neck. Swift and straightforward to knit, this is a great sweater for beginners." And the Carbeth Cardigan is "A cropped cardigan with simple lines and a structured ribbed collar." The landscape, culture and history of Scotland, where Kate Davie lives, is an endless source of creative inspiration for her designs. We love the flattering and timeless design of these patterns. Knit in bulky weight yarn, these sweaters are the perfect instant gratification you might crave in this new year.
Our wonderful host Ingrid will lead the KAL! It will kickoff with a Zoom meetup on Wednesday, January 22 at 10:00am PT (11:00am MT, 12:00pm CT, 1:00pm ET), followed by three more Zoom get-togethers. Meetups will be recorded and replays made available to participants. Full schedule:
- Meetup #1: Wednesday, Jan 22 - 10:00am PT (11:00 MT, 12:00 CT, 1:00 ET)
- Meetup #2: Wednesday, Jan 29 - 10:00am PT (11:00 MT, 12:00 CT, 1:00 ET)
- Meetup #3: Wednesday, Feb 5 - 10:00am PT (11:00 MT, 12:00 CT, 1:00 ET)
- Meetup #4: Wednesday, Feb 12 - 10:00am PT (11:00 MT, 12:00 CT, 1:00 ET)
Watch the replay of our 1/7 Tuesday Lunch Chat with Sarah and special guest Ingrid talking all things KAL yarn inspiration!! Excited yet? Well, there’s more - registered participants will get 10% off their purchase of yarn for the KAL (one use per customer). AND we will have a prize drawing!
PATTERN DETAILS
***Yardage ranges shown below are for bulky weight held single. The designer used 2 strands of DK weight held together, so yardage shown in the patterns is twice the yardage needed if bulky is used.
"Carbeth"
Yarn: 540-960 yds bulky weight
Gauge: 14 sts and 20 rows over 4 inches [10cm] in Stockinette st in the round
Needles: US 10.5/6.5mm (main) and US 10/6.0mm (ribbing), or size needed to achieve gauge
Available sizes (finished chest circumference): 36.5, 40, 43.5, 48, 52.5, 56, 59.5, 64"
Yarn: 600-1080 yds bulky weight
Gauge: 14 sts and 20 rows over 4 inches [10cm] in Stockinette st flat and in the round
Needles: US 10.5/6.5mm (main) and US 10/6.0mm (ribbing), or size needed to achieve gauge
Available sizes (finished chest circumference): 38.5, 42, 45.5, 50, 54.5, 57.5, 61, 65"
Suggested yarns (bulky options, could also opt to hold 2 lighter yarns together to achieve gauge):
5 comments
Hi, How do I increase my length of cardigan Carbeth?
Thank you,
Pam Moffatt
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Knot Another Hat replied:
Hi Pam – the pattern instructs you to “work in Stockinette back and forth until piece measures X” [depending on your size] from cast-on edge, or desired length to underarm."
So, you just continue until it is the length you want, assuming you purchased enough extra yarn to lengthen – I can’t remember if I worked with you on yarn quantity to lengthen.
Do you recommend Berroco Mercado for this ?
Or too bulky ?
Do you recommend Berroco Mercado for this ?
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Knot Another Hat replied:
Hi Libby! Yes, Berroco Mercado would work well for this. I’m not quite sure how I left it off the list of suggested yarns on this post but I’m going to fix that right now. Thank you! https://knotanotherhat.com/collections/yarn/products/berroco-mercado