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Named for the Minnesota state motto, the L’Etoile Du Nord Sweater is a colorwork lovers’ dream. Stars and moons are the main motifs featured in this modern incarnation of the traditional Fair Isle sweater.
Kit includes yarn + free pattern download. Note if your color choice out of stock (see below) we will back-order and ship it ASAP when available from Blue Sky.
Woolstok Pattern: L'Etoile du Nord Sweater
YARN: Woolstok (Worsted) (100% Fine Highland Wool; 50g/123yds): 9 (10, 12, 13, 14) (15, 17, 18, 19) hanks A, 2 (2, 2, 3, 3) (3, 3, 3, 4) hanks B, 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) (2, 2, 2, 2) hank(s) C, 1 (1, 2, 2, 2) (2, 2, 2, 2) hank(s) D, 1 hank E
NEEDLES: Size 4 (3.5mm) double pointed needles, or preferred needles for small circumference knitting (for cuffs)
Size 4 (3.5mm) 16" circular needle (for neckband)
Size 4 (3.5mm) 24" or longer circular needle (for hem)
Size 6 (4mm) double pointed needles, or preferred needles for small circumference knitting (for sleeves)
Size 6 (4mm) 24" or longer circular needle (for hem)
Size 6 (4mm) 40" or longer circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge (for yoke)
OTHER TOOLS: Stitch holder(s) or waste yarn, Stitch markers in contrasting colors, Tapestry needle
SKILL LEVEL: Advanced
GAUGE: In stranded colorwork, 21 sts and 24 rnds = 4” blocked
SIZES: Women’s XS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL) to fit bust size 28-30 (32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46) (48-50, 52-54, 56-58, 60-62)”
Instructions are for smallest size, with larger sizes in parentheses. When one number is given it applies to all sizes.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
Chest Circumference: 32 (36, 40, 44, 48) (52, 56, 60, 64)”
Length: 22 (22, 22¾, 23, 23½) (24, 24½, 25, 25½)”
Sleeve Length to Underarm: 16¾”
PATTERN NO: 202429
WOOLSTOK YARN COLORS
COLORS avail in 50G + 150G skeins
WOOLSTOK COLORS avail in 50G skeins
BLUE SKY WOOLSTOK SPECS (see kits here)
FIBER: 100% Fine Highland Wool
WEIGHT: (Small) 50g / 123yds / 112m | (Large) 150g / 370yds / 338m
NEEDLE: 6-11 US / 4-8mm
GAUGE: 5-6 sts per inch / 2.5cm *Suggested gauge only. Works beautifully with large or small needles.