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), sign up here:
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. Pattern details below.
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)
Join Sarah with special guest Ingrid for a special Facebook live chat at NOON Pacific Time on Tuesday, January 7th for 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
PATTERN DETAILS
"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):
2 comments
I would love to make this sweater in Berroco Vintage Chunky. I would like long like on the model. Size 36.5 inches. The smallest size. How much yarn should I purchase? Thank you!
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Knot Another Hat replied:
Hi Joyce – great! For the smallest size of the pullover knit as designed, you need 540 yards bulky weight, which is almost spot on 4 skeins of Vintage Chunky. To add length, the designer gives an in-depth tutorial on calculating how much yarn to add length to your sweater – there’s a link on the Ravelry pattern page if you’re interested. The short version to make an estimate for purchasing yarn, 1 extra skein should get you about 5-6 inches more length. Keep in mind that it is knit bottom up, so you don’t want to cut it too close and run out of yarn to finish the top of the sweater.
How many skeins of Beroco Remix Chunky “Mist “ do I need for second (42) size of Carbeth cardigan ? Thanks 🙏
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Knot Another Hat replied:
Hi DonnaLee – for size 42 you need 660 yds chunky weight; for Berroco Remix Chunky that is 5 skeins.