{"product_id":"mei","title":"Mei by Michele Wang","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis pattern is available on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/mei-3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRavelry\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn open-front cardigan in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.woolandcompany.mom\/yarn\/bulky\/brooklyn-tweed-quarry\/\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuarry\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e with a dramatic ribbed collar adds a note of cozy chic to your wardrobe. Three quarter-length sleeves balance the volume of the ribbed lapels, which are shaped with short rows worked at the ends of the collar rather than around the neck. Exaggerated drop shoulders create a flattering curve and seam detail at the upper arm. Opt for tubular edges for a professional finish or substitute your favorite standard method for a sweater you can knit up in a flash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYardage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1015 (1100, 1270, 1365, 1560, 1670) total yards of chunky weight wool yarn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYarn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6 (6, 7, 7, 8, 9) skeins \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.woolandcompany.mom\/yarn\/bulky\/brooklyn-tweed-quarry\/\"\u003eBrooklyn Tweed \u003cem\u003eQuarry\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (100% American Targhee-Columbia wool; 200 yards\/100 grams)\u003cbr\u003ePhotographed in color \u003cem\u003eGeode\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGauge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e11 stitches \u0026amp; 17 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch with Size A needle(s), after blocking\u003cbr\u003e15 stitches \u0026amp; 20 rows = 4” in 1x1 Ribbing with Size B needle(s), after blocking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeedles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize A (for Main Fabric)\u003cbr\u003eOne pair of straight needles or a 32” circular needle in size needed to obtain gauge listed\u003cbr\u003eSuggested Size: 8 mm (US 11)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize B (for Ribbing)\u003cbr\u003eOne pair of straight needles and\/or a 32” circular needle, three sizes smaller than Size A\u003cbr\u003eSuggested Size: 5½ mm (US 9)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize C (optional; for Tubular Cast On only)\u003cbr\u003eOne pair of straight needles or a 32” circular needle, one size smaller than Size B\u003cbr\u003eSuggested Size: 5 mm (US 8)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eKnitter’s preferred style of needle may be used for most pieces. A circular needle is required for the collar due to the large number of stitches.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: If you have adjusted the needle size to obtain the correct gauge, it may or may not be necessary to make a matching adjustment to the needle size used for Tubular Cast On due to variance in individual work. You may wish to test your chosen cast-on method on your swatch.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinished Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e37 (41½, 46, 50, 54½, 59)“ \/ 94 (105.5, 117, 127, 138.5, 150) cm circumference at bust\u003cbr\u003eIntended Ease: + 6–8” (15–20.5 cm)\u003cbr\u003eSample shown is size 41½” (105.5 cm) with 7½“ (19 cm) ease on model\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTutorials for all special techniques listed below are included in the pattern:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1x1 Tubular Cast On (Flat Knitting; Odd number of stitches)\u003cbr\u003eSloped Bind Off\u003cbr\u003eShort Rows: Wrap \u0026amp; Turn Method\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3 out of 5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Brooklyn Tweed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43650586411157,"sku":"00350891","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0527\/2620\/2517\/products\/8bcffe5d2c3d450c96bd4b4740caefa5.jpg?v=1694990438","url":"https:\/\/www.woolandcompany.mom\/products\/mei","provider":"Wool and Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}