Berroco Sapphire Cardigan Kit SPECIAL-ORDER

PRE-ORDER KIT  (see below for details)

Sapphire is a classic dolman sleeve V-neck cardigan in an all-over textured stitch. Back, Right Front, and Left Front are each worked separately, with increases forming the dolman sleeves. Pieces are sewn together, then sleeve cuffs and button band are picked up and knit. 

The sample in green & pink is made with Berroco Vivo. The dark grey version is made with Berroco Remix Light (see below for amounts required). 

THE YARN

Berroco Vivo is a bright and cheerful cotton yarn that features a delightful color flow. Tropical colors in a cottony soft fiber make it perfect for summer tops and accessories. Plus, it's machine washable, making it a great choice for summer tops!

  • 100% Cotton
  • 100g/290m (317 yds)
  • DK weight
  • 4mm/US6 needles 
  • 4mm/G hook
  • Knitting gauge: 5.5 sts = 1" or 22 sts & 30 rows = 4" (10cm)
  • Crochet gauge: 5 sc = 1" or 20 sc & 25 rows = 4" (10cm)
  • Made in Italy
  • Machine wash delicate, lay flat to dry

SIZE

Note:  Since this garment has a dolman sleeve, the bust measurement is very forgiving.  Go by the waist measurement when selecting your size.

  • Waist: (32½, 36, 40½, 44½) [48½, 52½, 56½, 60½] {64½, 68½, 72½, 76½}" / (82.5, 91.5, 103, 113) [123, 133.5, 143.5, 153.5] {164, 174, 184, 194.5} cm
  • Length: (17½, 18, 18¾, 19¼) [20, 20¾, 21¼, 22] {22¾, 23¼, 24, 24½}" / (44.5, 45.5, 47.5, 49) [51, 52.5, 54, 56] {58, 59, 61, 62} cm
  • Shown in size 36" / 91.5 cm. Recommended ease:  Approximately 2–4" / 5–10 cm positive ease.

GAUGE

  • 22 sts and 32 rows = 4" / 10 cm in Moss stitch, on larger needle
KIT INCLUDES  KIT DOES NOT INCLUDE

    YARN SUBSTITUTIONS 

    Want to make this sweater, but in a different yarn? We recommend the following:

    100% super soft pima cotton with a bit of texture. (50g/113m)
    (8 8, 8, 11) [11, 11, 13, 16] {16, 18, 18, 21} 
      A light, wool-free, recycled, machine-washable, and very affordable blend. (100g/400m)
      (3, 3, 3, 3) [3, 3, 4, 5] {5, 5, 5, 6} balls
        A machine-washable blend of cotton & acrylic that's light, comfortable and colourful. (100g/270m)
        (4, 4, 4, 5) [5, 5, 6, 7] {7, 8, 8, 9} balls
          A soft, machine-washable blend of wool & synthetic thats' also affordable - great for lighter sweaters in cooler weather. (100g/266m)
          (4, 4, 4, 5) [5, 5, 6, 7] {7, 8, 8, 9} skeins
             

             

            SPECIAL ORDER

            These kits as a special-order, you have the option to order this kit at any time, and we will order the yarn if it is not currently in the store. Your kit will ship or be available for pick-up once it arrives, and we will contact you. If you need your kit for a specific date please let us know and we can find out if it’s feasible. It normally takes one to two weeks to get stock, as long as it is in stock with the distributor. If we think it will take longer to get your yarn we will contact you to confirm.

             

             


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