The Newbie Series are the perfect projects for beginners. Both the Newbie Sweater, Newbie Sweater V-Neck and Newbie Cardigan is worked seamlessly from the top down, and it is easy to adjust the length of the body and sleeves to tailor it to your body.


Sizes
XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL)*

*3XL is only available for the Newbie Cardigan as of now


Bust measurements
75-80 (80-85) 85-90 (90-95) 95-105 (105-115) 115-125 cm

If you want an even more oversized look you can size up. If you are in between sizes, we recommend choosing the larger one.


Bust circumference, finished garment
Newbie Sweater
100 (104) 110 (120) 130 (140) 153 cm

Newbie Sweater V-Neck
100 (104) 110 (120) 130 (140) 153 cm

Newbie Cardigan
100 (104) 110 (120) 130 (140) 154 (162) cm

The Newbie garments are made to be extra oversized, and is knitted with a positive ease of approximately 25-40 cm, depending on the size.


Length (measured mid back)
Newbie Sweater
52 (52) 54 (60) 64 (68) 68 cm

Newbie Sweater V-Neck
52 (52) 54 (60) 64 (68) 68 cm

Newbie Cardigan
47 (48) 52 (54) 58 (60) 60 (60) cm

Gauge
12 stitches x 17 rows in stockinette stitch per 10 cm, recommended needle size 7.0 mm



Yarn alternatives
The Newbie Series can be knit with various yarn alternatives.

Alternative 1: One strand of thick mohair yarn

All kinds of thick mohair yarn can be used, for example
- Hipknitshop Fluff (50 g = 100 meters)
- Viking Mohrino (50 g = 100 meters)
- Camilla Pihl Fnugg (50 g = 80 meters)
- Dale Garn Myk Påfugl (50 g = 90 meters)
- Sandnes Garn Børstet Alpakka (50 g = 110 meters)
- Drops Melody (50 g = 140 meters). Note! Recommended needle size 8.0 mm.
- Rauma Tjukk Mohair (50 g = 105 meters)


Alternative 2: Four strands of thin mohair yarn
For thin mohair yarn, you can use most types (they usually have a length of slightly over 200 meters per 25 grams). To knit with four strands held together, you can knit from both ends of two skeins.

You can also replace two of the thin mohair strands with one strand of thin merino (most types that are approximately 200-250 meters per 50 grams will work), knitting with one strand of merino and two strands of mohair.

Alternative 3: Blow yarn held double
If you want to use blow yarn like Drops Air, Sandnes Kos, Viking Alpaca Bris (50 grams = 150 meters), you can use double strands (recommended needle size 8.0 mm)

Please see the specific yarn amounts on each individual product, or send us a chat


Colorways
The purple Newbie Sweater is knitted in Rauma Garn Thick Mohair in the colorway Lys syrin, the blue Newbie Sweater V-Neck is knitted in Dale Garn Myk Påfugl in the colorway Kongeblå.



Needles and equipment
- 40 and 80 cm circular needles 6.0 and 7.0 mm (only 7.0 mm for the Newbie Cardigan)
- One stitch marker
- Stitch wire (optionally use a strand of yarn)
- Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
- Measuring tape

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