Kim Hargreaves Indian Summer Sweater Kit, Vintage Rowan Lightweight DK Wool

Description

Kim Hargreaves Indian Summer Cardigan Kit from
Rowan Magazine 14 -
Vintage Rowan Lightweight DK Wool
Originally published in
Rowan Magazine 14
in 1993, this richly colored intarsia cardigan kit has inset drop shoulder sleeves and a deep paisley intarsia border.  This project is suitable for experienced knitters with intarsia experience.  Knit from 11 shades of  vintage Rowan lightweight DK wool.  The cardigan comes in a single size with a finished chest/bust measurement of 45.5 inches.   The pattern calls for a tension of 27 stitches and 37 rows to 4 inches (10 cm) on US 3 (3.25 mm) needles.
Technique:
Intarsia
Difficulty:
Rated for experienced knitters
.
Rarity:
Rowan lightweight  DK wool has been discontinued for decades.  Collecting all these shades can be a real challenge.
T
he kit contains a copy of the pattern with oversized charts, buttons, a sew in label, and all the vintage Rowan lightweight dk wool you require to complete the cardigan in the following shades:   Black (62), Wine (602), Rose (70), Rust (77), Grass (404), Forest (73), Pine (91), Purple (99), Petrol (54), Blue (53), and Old Gold (11).  This was an original Rowan yarn pack so dye lots match for each shade.
As with all of our RareRowan kits, this pack has been carefully stored in a non-smoking home, and these vintage yarns and fabric will arrive to you in pristine condition. We stock our kits in two locations and only ship on weekends. If you need a fast turnaround on shipping, please inquire before purchase so we can make a firm commitment on a ship date.
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