A Knitalong (KAL) on Thursday evenings starting at 6:30pm 10/15 and continuing on 10/29, 11/19 and 12/3 – Yes! You could wear this for the holidays! Sign up now. What is a Knitalong?

We’ll be knitting The Nuss from Berroco – a basic cardigan with a gently flared shape. It has an easily memorized lace pattern that decorates the fluted bottom. Finished with crochet and a cluster of buttons.

Come and see our model it’s made in Blackstone Tweed Plum Island – a yarn for the discerning knitter! This super soft yarn has all the rustic appeal of a classic tweed yarn but with a high dose of mohair and angora. With wear these garments will develop a soft and fuzzy halo. A joy to wear and a pleasure to knit.

There will be no charge for the Knitalong and you are welcome to join it – it will be held in the store. Once again, we expect that the KAL will be over-subscribed so sign up soon, and we have these requirements:

• You must register either online here or by calling the store at 630.232.2305.
• You must attend the first session on October 15th to be able to attend subsequent sessions.
• You must own a copy of the Berroco pattern booklet #288 “Blackstone Tweed” – it costs $6.95 and you can purchase it here if you don’t already own it.
• You must purchase new yarn for the Nuss Cardigan from Wool and Company before the KAL starts. You will need between 400 and 650 grams of medium weight yarn depending on the bust size that you are making. We recommend Blackstone Tweed at $9.75/ ball (there are alternatives).

Bust (closed): 32-36-40-44-48-52
Balls of Blackstone Tweed: 8-8-10-11-12-13

The skills required to complete this cardigan lie between easy and intermediate. You will use the basic knitting techniques, along with pattern reading. Knit, purl, cast-on, bind-off, cables, finishing.