Kuffel
View the Deep Winter 2020 Lookbook.
Type: Digital Download
Designer: Alexis Winslow
Yarn: Forge
Skill Level: 3 out of 5
Yarn: Hudson + West Co. Forge (70% U.S. Merino / 30% U.S. Corriedale; 235 yds [214 m]; 3.5 oz. [100g]): MC midnight (navy blue), 4 (5, 5, 6, 7, 8) skeins; CC aspen (natural white), 2 skeins.
Sizes:
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6); 42 (48, 52, 58, 64, 70)” [106.5 (122, 132, 147.5, 162.5, 178) cm] finished chest circumference. Intended ease: approximately +8-14” [20- 30.5 cm]. Pullover shown measures 48” [122 cm] with approximately 14” [35.5 cm] of positive ease on model.
Needles:
Size A (for body and sleeves): US 7 [4.5] mm: 32” [80 cm] circ and either long circ for magic loop or set of DPNs, per knitter preference.
Size B (for ribbing): US 5 [3.75 mm]: 32” [80 cm] circ and either long circ for magic loop or set of DPNs, per knitter preference.
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions:
Stitch markers or locking stitch markers (m); waste yarn; tapestry needle.
Gauge:
20 sts and 29 rounds per 4” [10 cm] in St st on size A needle, worked in the round.
Skills Required:
Stranded knitting; short rows; increasing; decreasing; circular knitting; optional tubular cast on and bind off.
About the Designer
Alexis Winslow is a knitwear designer and author living in Brooklyn, New York. Her designs have a bold, graphic aesthetic and often utilize interesting construction techniques. Alexis is the creative force behind KnitDarling.com and author of the books Graphic Knits (Interweave Press), Homage, and Speckle & Stone (both from Deep South Fibers). Find her on Instagram at @alexiswinslow, and at www.knitdarling.com.
