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The kit includes:

-A pdf of the pattern “Houndstooth”, which will be sent to you via email upon purchase of the kit for you to print out at home. Available in French and English.

-The complete set of yarns in all the 9 colours, and in the correct quantities that you will require for your size (while quantities given per size allow for adaptions in legnths, I recommend that you size up if you wish to create a much longer sweater than pictured). Choose between two colourways: “Autumn” or “Azur”. The yarn is produced by Fonty, a family-run French mill based in the Creuse region and with a focus on natural yarns. “Nimbus” is a 100% Arles and Portugese merino, and is knit using 3-3.5 mm needles.

About the design:

This sweater features an open rib at the back, helping to give a fitted but relaxed fit. It also has visible increases on the cuffs, which give a modern and structured look to the wide sleeves. Occasional rounds of purl stitch on the yoke give textural interest. The neck ribbing is doubled over, using a contrast colour on the underside. A fun sweater to experiment with pattern and colour; the houndstooth motif is a rhythmic and easy one to knit, with dramatic results! Knit in the round from the bottom up.

**Fit**

This garment has approximately 20 cm of intended positive ease, giving a relaxed fit. The rib pulls the main fabric in at the bottom, giving it a slightly rounded silhouette, which is eased up by the slit at the back. It is cropped to sit just below the natural waist.

**Special Techniques used**

Stranded Colourwork, Twisted Rib and Short Rows to raise the back neck. Instructions for these techniques are included in the pattern, however I do assume a basic knowledge of the techniques.

**Gauge**

Main fabric, in stranded colourwork on main body needles:

22 stitches and 24 rounds to 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 inches)

**Sizes (finished chest measurement):**

XS 94.5 cm

S 102 cm

M 116 cm

L 123.5 cm

XL 134.5 cm

XXL 145.5 cm