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Kelmscott KAL

Welcome to the Kelmscott KAL!

The sophisticated design of the Kelmscott Cardigan makes it perfect for special occasions. This is a sweater that will turn heads! Inspired by the decorative patterns of William Morris and the Arts and Crafts movement. The sweater is knit in 6 pieces from the bottom up, with front lace panels set off by reverse stockinette; and lace detail at the sleeve cuffs and center back. Finished measurements: Chest sizes 33 (37,41, 45, 49, 53). It is intended to be worn with 1-2″ of ease.

 

In this KAL you will learn how to:

  • Make a proper swatch to test your gauge to make sure your sweater fits
  • Knit a sweater in pieces and seam them together for a professional finish
  • Knit lace
  • Read knitting charts
  • Read your knitting so you can always tell what row you are on
  • Use a lifeline so you never have to rip all your work out again
  • Knit short rows to create a flattering fit
  • Crochet an easy slip stitch trim to stabilize the sweater
  • Crochet button covers to create buttons that match your sweater perfectly

Participants must know how to cast on, knit, purl, and bind off prior to starting this KAL. Additionally, participants should have done at least one lace project and one project that required shaping (increases and decreases) prior to beginning this sweater.

Recommended Supplies

  • 1096-1644 yds of worsted weight yarn – we recommend Paulie Worsted by Shalimar Yarns (60% SW Merino, 20% Camel, 10% Cashmere, 10% Silk; 100g, 200 yds). Malabrigo Rios (100% SW Merino; 100g, 210 yds) is our 2nd choice. Yardage by bust size: 33″ = 1096 yards 37″ = 1233 yards 41″ = 1370 yards 45″ = 1370 yards 49″ = 1507 yards 53″ = 1644 yards
  • US 7 and 9 needles (or size needed to obtain gauge).
  • Stitch markers
  • Yarn needle
  • Size C (2.75 mm) crochet hook
  • 4 lightweight 1/2″ (12.5 mm) buttons
  • Waste yarn 

KAL Store

For your convenience, we have available for sale the yarn and pattern you need for this KAL. Save time and support our small business by purchasing what you need here. Click on the item name to see more details and larger photos.
 
 
If you do not need your yarn immediately, we are happy to special order whatever color you like! Just call (423) 869-8927 or email store@mtnhollow.com, and we’ll help you find the perfect yarn!
 
ImageNamePriceBuy Short Description
Kelmscott
Kelmscott Pattern$8.00

Kelmscott pattern by Carol Sunday. You will receive this pattern as a PDF via email in a day or 2. If you supply your Ravelry ID during checkout, it will also be added to your Ravelry library.

Malabrigo Rios
Malabrigo Rios$15.40
  • Ankara Green
  • Azul Profundo
  • Azules
  • Camel
  • Frank Ochre
  • Fucsia
  • Glazed Carrot
  • Gris
  • Hollyhock
  • Lettuce
  • Matisse Blue
  • Niebla
  • Peachy
  • Pines
  • Ravelry Red
  • Sabiduria
  • Teal Feather
  • Vaa
  • Valentina
  • Yerba

Malabrigo Rios is a hand dyed 4-ply worsted weight yarn that is luxuriously soft. 100% superwash merino wool; 100 grams / 210 yards

Hover over any color to see the color name; click any color to see a larger sample at left.

Paulie Worsted
Shalimar Paulie Worsted$34.00
  • Buttermilk
  • Cape Cod
  • Damson
  • Gypsy Moth
  • Juniper Berry

Paulie Worsted is 4-ply superwash Merino, Camel, Cashmere and Silk blend. This unique blend of fibers creates a yarn that is the ultimate luxury to work with. 100 grams / 200 yards

 

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Beth Bohnert Beth Bohnert Author
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Getting Started

General Tips to Improve Your Knitting

How to keep track of your work with a highlighter, stitch markers, and lifelines.
Why yarn overs are not alway consistent and how to fix that.
How to read charts.
How to Slip Slip Purl (SSP)
Swatching & Calculating Gauge

Learn how to knit stockinette and pattern swatches, and how to use stitch markers to prevent mistakes.
Create Your Project on Ravelry

Ravelry is a fantastic place to keep track of your progress and notes about your project. Learn how to add your project to Ravelry and use the KALclub tag to see projects by other Knit Along Club members.
Knitting with Hand Dyed Yarns

Learn how to successfully use hand dyed yarns to create a truly beautiful, one-of-a-kind garment.
Potential Modifications

This lesson explains some modifications you can make to this sweater to customize the fit or change the look.

Knitting Your Kelmscott

Back (page 2)

Learn how to read charts, do the cable cast on, and keep track of your waist shaping to make sure it matches your front pieces.
Waist Shaping – Back (page 2)

Detailed instructions on how to do the waist shaping and keep track of your increases and decreases.
Armhole Shaping – Back (page 2)

How to keep track of your armhole shaping so that your front pieces match your back.
Short Row Shoulder Shaping (page 2)

Clarifications on why the short row instructions in the video are different than the instructions in the pattern – and which one you should use.
Right Front (page 2)

Learn how to strand your yarn if you are knitting with 2 skeins at once, and how to mark your chart and use stitch markers to keep your place.
Armhole Shaping & V-Neck Shaping (page 3)

This is the most complicated part of the pattern. This lesson includes DETAILED instructions on how to prepare for and knit the simultaneous armhole and neck decreases successfully.
Left Front (page 3)

Similar to the right front lessons, learn how to mark your chart for knitting the left front successfully.
Sleeves (page 4)

Learn how to adjust the sleeve length, keep track of increases, and decide whether to knit one sleeve at a time or two at a time.
Sleeve Cap Shaping (page 4)

Explanation of the sleeve cap construction and how to use stitch markers to remind you to do the decreases.
Collar (page 4)

Preparing for and knitting the collar
How to read a “non-standard” knitting chart
Finishing – Blocking (page 4)

Blocking is to knitting what ironing is to sewing. Learn how to improve the appearance of your garments with blocking.
Finishing – Seaming (page 4)

This lesson includes tutorials on how to seam, followed by some specific instructions on the order in which to seam your Kelmscott. (I prefer to sew my seams in a different order than the pattern author recommends.)
Button Covers (page 4)

Learn how to crochet button covers.
Crochet Trim (page 4)

Learn how to crochet the slip stitch trim and buttonholes, as well as a possible alternative if you’d rather not crochet.
BONUS: Using a Zipper instead of Buttons

Like the sleek look of a zipper instead of buttons? Find the perfect zipper and learn how to add it to your Kelmscott.
Show Us Your Kelmscott!

 

4 thoughts on “Kelmscott KAL”

    1. Beth

      Heather,
      That’s a good question, and one I’ve never considered so I had to do a little research…

      If we all tag our projects with kalclub, then we can use the following link to see all the projects other people in the Club have posted on Ravelry.
      https://www.ravelry.com/projects/search#tag-list=kalclub&sort=completed&view=thumbs

      I think it would be cool if everyone did that! Thanks for the idea! Do you have any other suggestions for using tags?

      1. Heather Sharp-Keys

        No other suggestions about tags.
        I’m having trouble with knitting the front chart. I’m not sure how to knit the row with “no stitch” spaces. I ended up with extra stitches at the end of the row.
        Thanks

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