Flax Light by Tin Can Knits

Learn to knit with Alexa and Emily! The Flax pullover part of The Simple Collection- a learn to knit series with excellent free patterns and clear tutorials.
From your first scarf, to mittens, socks, and sweaters, learn all you need to know to make modern seamless knits for the entire family!

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PATTERN INFO

Note: Looking for a heavier weight version of this sweater? Check out our Flax pattern here.

Sizing

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Sizes: 0-6mo (6-12 mo, 1-2y, 2-4y, 4-6y, 6-8y, 8-10y, XS, S, SM, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL, 6XL)

Finished chest: 18 (19, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 31, 33, 35, 37, 39, 43, 47, 51, 55.5, 59.5, 62, 66.5)“

Cropped length: 4 (4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 11, 11, 12, 13, 13, 14, 14, 14, 14, 14)“

Regular length: 6 (6.5, 7, 8, 10, 13, 15, 15, 15, 16, 16, 17, 18, 18.5, 19, 20, 20, 20, 20)“

Yarn
sock/fingering weight yarn

Yardage for cropped length: 300 (325, 350, 425, 500, 575, 650, 875, 925, 1000, 1100, 1200, 1300, 1425, 1550, 1650, 1800, 1950, 2100) yards

Yardage for regular length: 350 (400, 500, 650, 750, 850, 900, 1150, 1300, 1400, 1500, 1600, 1700, 1900, 2100, 2300, 2500, 2650, 2800) yards

(samples shown in Sweet Fiber Cashmerino 20 in ‘smoke’ and ‘spirit’)

Needles
US #2 / 2.75 mm and US #5 / 3.75 mm
(or as required to meet gauge)

0-6 mo - 4 yrs: 16” circulars and DPNs in each size*
4 yrs - XS: 16” circulars, 24” circulars, and DPNs in each size*
S - XXL: 16” circulars, 32” circulars, and DPNs in each size*
3XL - 6XL: 16” circulars, 48” 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.

Gauge
24 sts & 32 rounds / 4” in stockinette using larger needles

Notions
stitch markers, darning needle

Helpful Tutorials
Let’s knit a sweater

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