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The Pinto Sweater
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The kit contains:
- A physical and digital knitting pattern
- Yarn
- Eat Your Fiber Label (because honestly, sometimes we forget which is the back side)
Notes
The Pinto Sweater is a raglan sweater knit in one piece from the top down, with the neck band picked up and knit from the cast on edge for added strength at the neckline.
Sizes: 0-12 months, 1-2 years, 3-5 years, 6-8 years, 9-11 years, 12-14 years/Adult XS/S, Adult M/L, Adult XL/XXL
Finished Chest Circumference: 54 cm (21”), (61 cm (24”)), (76 cm (30”)), (84 cm (33”)), (102 cm (40”)), (112 cm, (44”)), (117 cm (46”)), (127 cm, (50”))
Finished Length (measured from middle of back, including collar and hem): 31 cm (12”), (33 cm (13”)), (38 cm (15”)), (43 cm (17”)), (46 cm (18.25”)), (50 cm (19.5”)), (64 cm (25”)), (66 cm (26”))
Gauge: 7 sts x 10 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” in pattern on a 15 mm / US19 needle OR for sizes 0-12 months and 1-2 years, 8 sts x 13 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” in pattern on a 12 mm / US17 needle after blocking
Needles:
For sizes 0-12 months, 1-2 years:
• 12 mm (US17) 16”/ 10-40 cm circular needle or DPNS
• 12 mm (US17) 24-36”/ 60-90 cm circular needle
• 9 mm (US13) 16”/ 10-40 cm circular needle or DPNS
• 9 mm (US13) 24-36”/ 60-90 cm circular needle
For sizes 3-5 years, 6-8 years, 9-11 years, 12-14 years/Adult XS/S, Adult M/L, Adult XL/XXL:
• 15 mm (US19) 16”/ 10-40 cm circular needle or DPNS
• 15 mm (US19) 24-36”/ 60-90 cm circular needle
• 9 mm (US13) 16”/ 10-40 cm circular needle or DPNS
• 9 mm (US13) 24-36”/ 60-90 cm circular needle
Yarn: Fire, Wool Addict by Lang Yarns or another super bulky (6) weight yarn that achieves the right gauge.
0-12 months 150 (2 balls)
1-2 years 190 (2 balls)
3-5 years 250 (3 balls)
6-8 years 272 (3 balls)
9-11 years 380 (4 balls)
Adult XS/S 480 (5 balls)
Adult M/L 550 (6 balls)
Adult XL/XXL 640 (7 balls)
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The kit contains:
- A physical and digital knitting pattern
- Yarn
- Eat Your Fiber Label (because honestly, sometimes we forget which is the back side)
Notes
The Pinto Sweater is a raglan sweater knit in one piece from the top down, with the neck band picked up and knit from the cast on edge for added strength at the neckline.
Sizes: 0-12 months, 1-2 years, 3-5 years, 6-8 years, 9-11 years, 12-14 years/Adult XS/S, Adult M/L, Adult XL/XXL
Finished Chest Circumference: 54 cm (21”), (61 cm (24”)), (76 cm (30”)), (84 cm (33”)), (102 cm (40”)), (112 cm, (44”)), (117 cm (46”)), (127 cm, (50”))
Finished Length (measured from middle of back, including collar and hem): 31 cm (12”), (33 cm (13”)), (38 cm (15”)), (43 cm (17”)), (46 cm (18.25”)), (50 cm (19.5”)), (64 cm (25”)), (66 cm (26”))
Gauge: 7 sts x 10 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” in pattern on a 15 mm / US19 needle OR for sizes 0-12 months and 1-2 years, 8 sts x 13 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” in pattern on a 12 mm / US17 needle after blocking
Needles:
For sizes 0-12 months, 1-2 years:
• 12 mm (US17) 16”/ 10-40 cm circular needle or DPNS
• 12 mm (US17) 24-36”/ 60-90 cm circular needle
• 9 mm (US13) 16”/ 10-40 cm circular needle or DPNS
• 9 mm (US13) 24-36”/ 60-90 cm circular needle
For sizes 3-5 years, 6-8 years, 9-11 years, 12-14 years/Adult XS/S, Adult M/L, Adult XL/XXL:
• 15 mm (US19) 16”/ 10-40 cm circular needle or DPNS
• 15 mm (US19) 24-36”/ 60-90 cm circular needle
• 9 mm (US13) 16”/ 10-40 cm circular needle or DPNS
• 9 mm (US13) 24-36”/ 60-90 cm circular needle
Yarn: Fire, Wool Addict by Lang Yarns or another super bulky (6) weight yarn that achieves the right gauge.
0-12 months 150 (2 balls)
1-2 years 190 (2 balls)
3-5 years 250 (3 balls)
6-8 years 272 (3 balls)
9-11 years 380 (4 balls)
Adult XS/S 480 (5 balls)
Adult M/L 550 (6 balls)
Adult XL/XXL 640 (7 balls)
The kit contains
A physical and digital knitting pattern
Yarn
An Eat Your Fiber Label (if you love the label look!)
Notes:
This is a COLD weather hat. In super chunky wool it is super warm. It is also very easy and fast to knit, so if you’re a beginner and winter is coming – no worries!
Knit bottom up in one piece with a simple decrease round to form the crown.
Finished Circumference: 12” (31 cm), (14” (33 cm), ((16” (41 cm)), (18” (46 cm)) after blocking
Finished Length (with brim unfolded): 8” (20 cm), (9” (23 cm)), (11” (28 cm)), (12” (31 cm)) after blocking
Gauge: 12 sts x 16 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” in pattern on a 10 mm / US15 needle after blocking
Needles: 10 mm (US15) 16”/ 10-40 cm circular needle or DPNS
Yarn: 48 g (36m), (64g (48m)), (100g (75m)), (140 g (105m)) of Fire, Wool Addict by Lang Yarns or another super bulky (6) weight yarn that achieves the right gauge.
The 0-6 months Pinto Beanie fits a head size from 13-17” (33 - 43 cm). and the 6 months - 3 year Pinto Beanie fits a head size from 16-20” (41 -51 cm) . The Small Adult sized Pinto Beanie fits a head anywhere from 19.5” to 22”, the Adult Large fits a head anywhere from 23-25”. The Small Adult should pretty much fit most children over 4 and women. The Large Adult Pinto Beanie should generally fit most men.
Kid’s have alarmingly big heads so there’s a good chance you can put an adult Pinto Beanie on a 4 year old and just share one for the household - but measure if you want a precise fit! They will also start out a bit snug and soften up with wear.
A handknit cable vest made from 100% Peruvian highland wool, designed for warmth, comfort, and longevity. Incredibly soft, durable and easy to care for (wipe clean, air out, limit washing), it’s meant to make your little ones feel as great as it looks.
Knit slowly by hand, the result is a dense, sculptural fabric with natural variation in tension and texture. The wool is breathable and insulating, making it suitable for layering across seasons.
The cable pattern is intentionally bold but balanced, giving the vest a sense of weight without bulk. The fit is slightly relaxed to allow for growth and layering over shirts or light knits.
Materials: 100% Peruvian highland wool
Care: Hand wash cold, lay flat to dry
Fit: Relaxed youth sizing
Made to be worn often, and kept.
Measurements:
Chest circumference: 18” / 46 cm
Length: 9.5” / 24 cm
Care Instructions
Each Eat Your Fiber knit is handmade with love from materials that are carefully chosen for qualities such as durability, hand feel, and environmental impact. In exchange for the amazing look and feel of these fabrics, some special care is required. If you want your knit to survive to clothe generations of children, or be eligble for the Eat Your Fiber Upcycle Program, please follow the instructions below!
Hand Wash
Wool has lanolin in it, which naturally keeps it clean. This means that it does not soil as quickly as other fabrics, so you can go for long periods of time (months!!) between washes, even if you wear the item frequently. Simply spot clean with a damp cloth as needed between washes.
This is a hand wash only item, and NEVER put it in the dryer. To hand wash your knit, fill a clean sink or basin with lukewarm water and, using a wool detergent such as Soak, gently submerge and massage the item, then rinse (unless using a no rinse soap), and lay flat to dry in shape. Check out the video at eatyourfiber.ca or @eat.your.fiber for more details on hand washing.
Pilling
Pilling is natural for woolen items, especially when new. The Pinto Sweater in particular may get quite fluffy, but don’t worry, the pilling will reduce over time. Use a wool fabric comb if you wish to remove or reduce pills, but never pull them off.
Storage
Air your knits out after use and store folded (not hung) between wears. Freshen them by hanging in the bathroom during a hot shower or outside in the morning.
PATTERN NOTES:
Sizes: 0-12 months, 12 months - 4 y, 5-12 y/Adult Small, Adult Regular
Finished Width: 15 cm (6"), (17 cm (6.75”)), (20 cm (8”)), (22 cm (8.5"))
Finished Length (measured from crown to bottom of edging along back seam): 15 cm (6"), (19 cm, (7.25”)), (21 cm (8.25”)), (22 cm (8.5"))
Gauge: 16 sts / 24 rows = 10 cm / 4” in stockinette on a 5 mm / US 8 needle after blocking
Needles: 4 mm (US 6) 24”/ 60 cm or longer circular needle or long straight needles 5 mm (US 8) 24”/ 60 cm or longer circular needle
Yarn: 55 g, (70 g), (75g) (85 g) (164 yards or 150 M / 100 g skein) of Estelle Yarns, Cloud Cotton or another worsted weight yarn that achieves the right gauge.
Notes:
The Fava Bonnet is a quick and easy project worked flat and seamed up using a three needle bind off (to learn the three needle bind off, I suggest googling "knitting three needle bind off" and you should find lots of helpful videos). It starts at the front edge ribbing, then the main head piece is knit in stockinette, and a garter stitch edge and ties are cast on and picked up at the end.
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