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Blue Sky Knitkit - L'Etoile du Nord Sweater

Shown in 1317 Midnight Sea (A) + 1303 Highland Fleece (B) + 1318 Thermal Spring (C) + 1320 Spring Ice (D) + 1316 Spun Gold (E)


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Blue Sky Knitkit - L'Etoile du Nord Sweater

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.

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


Blue Sky Woolstok HIghland Worsted Wool Yarn

Blue Sky Woolstok HIghland Worsted Wool Yarn

Blue Sky Woolstok HIghland Worsted Wool Yarn

Blue Sky Woolstok HIghland Worsted Wool Yarn

Blue Sky Woolstok HIghland Worsted Wool Yarn

Blue Sky Woolstok HIghland Worsted Wool Yarn

Blue Sky Woolstok HIghland Worsted Wool Yarn

Blue Sky Woolstok HIghland Worsted Wool Yarn

Blue Sky Woolstok HIghland Worsted Wool Yarn

Blue Sky Woolstok HIghland Worsted Wool Yarn

Blue Sky Woolstok HIghland Worsted Wool Yarn


Blue Sky Woolstok HIghland Worsted Wool Yarn
Blue Sky Woolstok HIghland Worsted Wool Yarn
Blue Sky Woolstok HIghland Worsted Wool Yarn
Blue Sky Woolstok HIghland Worsted Wool Yarn
Blue Sky Woolstok HIghland Worsted Wool Yarn
Blue Sky Woolstok HIghland Worsted Wool Yarn
Blue Sky Woolstok HIghland Worsted Wool Yarn
Blue Sky Woolstok HIghland Worsted Wool Yarn
Blue Sky Woolstok HIghland Worsted Wool Yarn
Blue Sky Woolstok HIghland Worsted Wool Yarn
Blue Sky Woolstok HIghland Worsted Wool Yarn
Blue Sky Woolstok HIghland Worsted Wool Yarn
Blue Sky Woolstok HIghland Worsted Wool Yarn
Blue Sky Woolstok HIghland Worsted Wool Yarn
Blue Sky Woolstok HIghland Worsted Wool Yarn
Blue Sky Woolstok HIghland Worsted Wool Yarn

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.