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  • Love Note Sweater Pattern by Tin Can Knits

    PDF Pattern*

    By Tin Can Knits

    This sweet little sweater knits up quickly from the top down. The combination of mohair lace and single-ply merino creates a fabric that is floaty, soft and sensual. With a high-low hemline and two length options, what’s not to love?

    Sizing
    0-6 mo (6-12 mo, 1-2 yrs, 2-4 yrs, 4-6 yrs, 6-8 yrs, 8-10 yrs, Adult XS, S, M, L, XL-XXL, 3XL-4XL, 5XL)

    Yarn
    We recommend using a blend of fingering yarn + mohair lace weight, but if you substitute we suggest using a DK weight yarn.

    Sock or fingering weight yarn held with lace weight mohair yarn - yardage given is for COMBINED yarn; so if your size calls for 600 yds, it requires 600 yds of the sock weight yarn, plus 600 yds of lace weight mohair yarn.

    Cropped length: 200 (220, 240, 300, 350, 400, 450, 550, 600, 650, 750, 900, 1100, 1300) yards

    Regular length: 225 (250, 300, 350, 400, 450, 500, 600, 650, 750, 850, 1050, 1250, 1450) yards

    We suggest choosing a size with between 4 and 12” positive ease relative to your chest measurement.

    Gauge
    16 sts & 24 rounds / 4” in stockinette using larger needles

    Needles

    US #7 / 4.5mm & US #10 / 6.0mm
    (or as required to meet gauge)

    0-6 mo - 4 yrs: 16” circulars and DPNs in each size*
    4 yrs - XS: 16” and 24” circulars, and DPNs in each size*
    S - XXL: 16” and 32” circulars, and DPNs in each size*
    3XL - 5XL: 16” and 40” circulars, and DPNs in each size*

    Alternatively you can use the magic loop technique to knit in the round using a single long circular needle.

    Notions
    stitch markers, darning needle

    Helpful Tutorials
    Layering with mohair
    Choosing your sweater size
    How to read a knitting chart
    Provisional Cast on

    Notes
    The lace stitch pattern for this design is described both in chart format, and in text instructions.

    *Please note that this pattern is not sent automatically. Orders are fulfilled between Monday and Friday in the order in which they are received.