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Flax Light
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
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
For all pattern abbreviations, techniques, and to contact us, visit www.tincanknits.com
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