{"product_id":"duna-special-edition-english","title":"DUNA SPECIAL EDITION - English","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish version \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eStyle \u003cstrong\u003eDUNASWEATER\u003c\/strong\u003e is a knitwear pattern instructions. The pattern comes in a PDF file, and can be downloaded and printed from the computer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize chart\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSize (cm)\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eXS \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e(S) \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eM \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e(L) \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eXL\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e(XXL) 3XL (4XL)  cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e1.Bust circumference\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e                         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e98 (105) 119 (123,5) 127 (134) 138 (145)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e2.Length measured mid back excl. neck edge \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e47 (48,5) 52,5 (56) 56,5 (58,5) 58,5 (58,5)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe measurements are based on the sweater after wash. Duna sweater is designed to have approx 25 - 35 cm of positive ease, especially in the smaller sizes, but gradually less positive ease in the larger sizes, meaning how much larger in circumference the sweater is designed to be than your body’s bust measurement.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSkills :\u003c\/b\u003e Brioche stitch in round with increase and decrease.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eFingering Organic, hand dyed organic merino wool from Thelma Steimann. Approximately 80m per 20g. Smooth, soft and non-scratchy yarn.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eFingering Organic: ca 490gr (550gr) 620gr (640gr) 670gr (700 gr) 730gr (750gr)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eCircular needle 5,5 mm in 40 and 100\/80 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eTapestry needle for weaving in the ends\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eStitch markers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eRow counter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eKeeping cord for resting stitches\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTension gauge sample\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eMake sure to check your own tension before starting to knit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eCast on 11 stitches with double strand of Fingering Organic and knit 30 rows with fisherman’s rib, the first row is rep ; k 1 st, p 1 st. In the following rows you just *rep ; Knit 1 below, p*\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eon needles 5,5 mm for a 10 x 10 cm sample. Wash and block the sample, the sample should increase after washing. Take note that the sweater is knitted in round and the sample is worked back and forth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eIf tension measures too tight, change to a thicker needle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eIf tension measures too wide, change to a thinner needle.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGood to know\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe sweater is worked top down in round for the whole project. The yoke is worked with a raglan increase and separated by the armpits into sleeves and body. The sleeves are knitted with decrease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe sweater is knitted with half fisherman’s rib, or better known as brioche stitch. It´s worked by moving the knitted stitch over unknitted with yarn over in every other row.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eWhen you are working the increase or the decrease, you will always be adding or removing 2 sts at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eYou’ll find pre-selected yarn combinations in KITs on the homepage to help you choose colours that fade beautifully into one another. The pattern provides approximate yarn usage as a guideline. The mini hanks don’t all have to be in different colours, and the sweater can also be knitted in a single colour throughout (though in that case, Duna Original might be a better choice for you). This design is also perfect for using up leftover yarns.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe sweater is knitted with double strand of Fingering Organic throughout the project, so you’ll always be knitting with two strands held together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eIdeas for working the colours\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThere are many ways to combine the colours , here are a few options:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e1. Ombre \/ fade from light to dark\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eYou can create an ombre look by going from light to dark (or the other way around). Simply choose an order of colours that gradually shifts and follow that as you knit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e2. Horizontal stripes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eIf you want horizontal stripes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eWork with 2 colours held together at a time. When you’re ready to change, switch to the next 2 colours. If you want the same number of rows in each stripe, just count your rows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eKeep in mind that as the sweater grows, each row becomes physically longer, so don’t make the first stripes too tall, otherwise the top of the sweater may feel “heavier” than the rest and the stripes become shorter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e3. Vertical stripes (brioche effect)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eFor vertical stripes, you’ll be working with 4 strands in total, 2 strands for each colour combination:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eYou still knit with 2 strands at a time, But you have another set of 2 strands that you work with every other row.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eIn this case, you need to decide:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eWhich colour pair is for the brioche stitch (the one that pops), and\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eWhich colour pair is for the purled background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eIf you look at the pattern:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe colour you use for row 2 will be the purled colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe colour you use for row 3 will be the one that the brioche stitch appears in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e4. Faded colour transitions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eYou can also create a fade just by blending colours as you go:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eKnit with 2 strands held together. When you are about halfway through a hank, cut one of the strands and replace it with a new colour. This way, you are always “bleeding” one previous colour into the next, creating a soft transition instead of hard blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"thelmasteimann","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63419239006557,"sku":null,"price":1300.0,"currency_code":"ISK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/9690\/8893\/files\/10F089E2-63FF-46FA-8F8E-BBC85D14F867.jpg?v=1770996361","url":"https:\/\/thelmasteimann.is\/en\/products\/duna-special-edition-english","provider":"thelmasteimann","version":"1.0","type":"link"}