NB: PDF pattern is not included with this kit. You can purchase the pattern on Ravelry here:
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/instant-crush-2
Please note, this yarn is dyed to order and will dispatch within 28 working days of your order date.
Please note if you have a preference on which MC (for the other sizes apart from kit 1) please send an email to orders@botanicalyarn.com and we can discuss
If there is a colour combination you would like please email orders@botanicalyarn.com and we can help 💖
Instant Crush is a seamless, top-down, colorwork pullover worked using only 2 strands of silk/mohair yarn throughout the entire project.
Even though is a colorwork project, so the fabric is warm and thick, this sweater is light as air due to the fibers used in the design.
But don’t worry if you don’t like or are allergic to mohair!
The colorwork motifs are fully charted for all sizes.
SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10).
Recommended to be worn with no ease or with a little bit of negative ease. Shown in size 3 on a 36” 90 cm bust.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Neck opening: 17½ (17½, 19¼, 19¼, 19¼, 19¼, 20¾, 20¾, 22½, 22½)“ 44 (44, 48, 48, 48, 48, 52, 52, 56, 56) cm.
Bust circumference: 30½ (33½, 37¼, 40½, 44, 47¼, 50½, 54, 60¾, 64)” 76 (84, 92.5, 101, 109.5, 118, 126.5, 135, 151.5, 160 cm.
Yoke Depth: 6½ (7¼, 7¾, 8½, 9, 9½, 9½, 10½, 11¼, 11¾)“ 16 (17.5, 19, 21.5, 22.5, 24, 24, 26.5, 28, 29.5) cm.
Sleeve circumference at upper arm: 11 (11¾, 12½, 14, 15, 16, 16¾, 18½, 19¾, 30½)” 27.5 (29.5, 31.5, 36, 38, 40, 42, 46.5, 49.5, 51.5) cm.
Cuff circumference: 5¾ (6½, 6½, 7¾, 7¾, 8¼, 9, 9½, 10¼, 10¾)“ 14.5 (16, 16, 19, 19, 20.5, 22.5, 24, 25.5, 27) cm.
Sleeve length from underarm to cuff: 16¼” 40.5 cm or desired length.
Length from underarm to hem: 14” 34.5 cm or desired length.
MATERIALS
This project is worked using 2 strands of laceweight mohair/silk held together throughout. You can substitute this with a single strand of a DK or worsted weight yarn that meets the required gauge. In that case, you will need approx. 60% of the recommended yardage for each colour.
Botanical Yarn Mohair
You will need:
Size 1 Kit : 1 skein mohair in each colour 1-4
Size 2-5 Kit : 2 skeins mohair colour 1 and 1 skein each colours 2-4
Size 6-10 Kit : 3 skeins mohair colour 1 and 2 skeins each colours 2-4
Mohair
72% Kid Mohair 28% Silk - 420m per 50g
Colour 1:
Colour 2: (Golden Yellow)
Colour 3: (Mauve/purple)
Colour 4: (Gray)
Needles: US 6 4 mm and US 2½ 3 mm circular needles.
Other notions: Stitch markers, stitch holders (or waste yarn), tapestry needle.
GAUGE
19 st and 25 rows to 4” 10 cm in Colorwork pattern (Stockinette st) on US 6 4 mm needles.
Before you measure, please take the time to wash and block your swatch in the same manner that you will wash and block your sweater. Take into consideration that double stranded mohair creates a fabric with fewer rows per inch than other fabrics.
Also, make sure your colors don’t bleed when in contact with soap. Read the Finishing section for some tips if this happens.
Note: Returns and refunds are not accepted on kits.
