{"product_id":"sardinia-by-lisa-r-myers","title":"Sardinia by Lisa R. Myers","description":"\u003cp\u003eSardinia is a cardigan that can be worn open as a second layer or closed as a first. Larger needles keep the ruffles soft with maximum drape; smaller needles and a firmer gauge make the body of the garment crisp in contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.woolandcompany.mom\/collections\/manos-del-uruguay-serena\"\u003eSerena\u003c\/a\u003e, our sportweight baby alpaca-pima cotton yarn, is a yarn destined for soft, close-to-the skin garments and accessories. The yarn is amazingly versatile at the range of gauges it can accomplish, from a compact and opaque fabric to a loose, gauzy one. Delight in the four garments of our Serena Capsule Collection, each of which highlights a different gauge and style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished Chest Circumference: 36¼ (38¾, 41¼, 44½) (48¼, 52¼, 56¼, 60¼)” with ½” front bands overlapped\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength: 17½ (17¾, 17¾, 17¾) (18¼, 18½, 18¾, 19¼)” from back neck to top of ruffle; lower body ruffle adds 3 (3, 3¼, 3¼) (3½, 3½, 4, 4)” to overall length (see Notes)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize shown is 38¾” modeled with 2¾” ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMATERIALS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYarn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.woolandcompany.mom\/collections\/manos-del-uruguay-serena\"\u003eManos del Uruguay SERENA\u003c\/a\u003e (60% baby alpaca, 40% pima cotton; approx. 170 yds\/50 g): 7 (7, 8, 8) (9, 10, 11, 12) sks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShown in S2474 Sardinia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeedles \u0026amp; Notions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUS 3\/3.25 mm straight needles or 29” circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUS 5\/3.75 mm 29” to 36” circular needle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWaste yarn for stitch holders\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNine (nine, nine, nine) (nine, nine, ten, ten) ½” buttons\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTapestry needle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGAUGE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e24 sts and 30 rows = 4”\/10 cm in St st using smaller needles, after blocking and hanging (see Notes).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e21 sts and 28 rows = 4”\/10 cm in St st using larger needle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lower body is worked in one piece to the underarms, then divided for working the back and fronts separately to the shoulders. The sleeves are worked flat and seamed during finishing. The ruffles at the lower edge and cuffs are worked using the larger needle and gathered to the body and sleeves by a row of double decreases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis luxurious, versatile blend of alpaca and cotton may require extra care when swatching to achieve the best results. Make a generous swatch, about 6” to 8” square. Wash the swatch according to the label instructions and lay flat to dry. Using clothespins or clips, hang the dried swatch overnight, and then check the gauge again.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Manos del Uruguay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51649440842098,"sku":"01076745","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0527\/2620\/2517\/files\/2024K-04_medium2.jpg?v=1730392533","url":"https:\/\/www.woolandcompany.mom\/products\/sardinia-by-lisa-r-myers","provider":"Wool and Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}