{"product_id":"sicily-by-lisa-r-myers","title":"Sicily by Lisa R. Myers","description":"\u003cp\u003eSicily’s body is finished with a knit-in folded hem that inspires the layered welts in contrasting colors at the bottom of the sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.woolandcompany.mom\/collections\/manos-del-uruguay-serena\" data-mce-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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished Chest Circumference: 33 (36, 40, 44) (48, 52, 56, 60)”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength: 21¾ (22¼, 22½, 22½) (22¾, 23¼, 23¾, 24¼)” (see Notes)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweater shown is 36” size modeled with 0” 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\" data-mce-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): 5 (5, 6, 7) (7, 8, 9, 9) sks MC, and 1 sk each of CC1 and CC2 for all sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShown in S21754 Bachata (MC), S2102 Juanita (CC1), and S2637 Wild Orchid (CC2)\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, and 16” circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpare circular needle same size or smaller than main needle for joining hems\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWaste yarn for provisional cast-on\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStitch marker\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\u003e25½ sts and 30½ rows = 4”\/10 cm in St st after blocking and hanging (see Notes).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe back, front, and sleeves are worked separately, back and forth in rows, and then seamed together during finishing. The lower edge of the body is finished with a double-layer hem. The same technique used to join the body’s folded hem is used for the three tucks on each sleeve cuff.\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\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Manos del Uruguay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51649440940402,"sku":"01076684","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0527\/2620\/2517\/files\/2024G-07_medium2.jpg?v=1730392004","url":"https:\/\/www.woolandcompany.mom\/products\/sicily-by-lisa-r-myers","provider":"Wool and Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}