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CARDIGAN:

Crochet Gauge: 6,5 dtr x 3 rows on hook size 10 = 10 x 10 cm.
NB: Because of different crochet techniques used by the individual, the gauge may vary, so you might have to drop a size up or down in hook size to obtain the correct gauge.

Crochet info: At the beginning of each row replace the 1st dtr with 4 ch. Finish each row as follows: Crochet 1 dtr in the 4th ch from beginning of the previous row.

Bind off tips: At the beginning of row: Replace 1 dtr with a sl st. At the end of row: Turn the piece when the number of dtr’s to be bound off are left on row and crochet back again.

Back piece: Read Crochet info above! Crochet loosely 34-38-42-46-50 ch (inclusive of the 4 ch to turn with) on hook size 10 in Ull-Flame’. Crochet the 1st row as follows: 1 dtr in the 5th ch from the hook, 1dtr in the next ch *skip 1ch, 1 dtr in the next 3 ch* repeat from *-* = 24-27-30-33-36 dtr, turn the piece. Continue to crochet 1 dtr in each dtr from previous row (crochet into the dtr and not in between). Remember to check your Crochet gauge! When piece measures approx 12 and 26 cm inc a dtr at each side as follows: Crochet an extra dtr in the second and the second but last dtr on row = 28-31-34-37-40 dtr. When piece measures approx 39-40-41-42-43 cm bind off for armhole ewither side – see Bind off tips, as follows: 2dtr 1-1-1-2-2 times and 1 dtr 0-1-2-1-2 times = 24-25-26-27-28 dtr left. When piece measures 55-57-59-61-63 cm (only 1 row left before finished measurements) crochet 1 row of dtr but only in the outer most 9-9-9-10-10 dtr at each side (do not crochet the centre 6-7-8-7-8 dtr = back neck. Cut thread, the piece now measures approx 58-60-62-64-66 cm.

Left front: Crochet loosely 19-22-23-26-27 ch (inclusive of the 4 ch to turn with) on hook size 10 in Ull-Flame’. Crochet the 1st row as follows: 1 dtr in the 5th ch from the hook, 1dtr in the next ch *skip 1ch, 1 dtr in the next 3 ch* repeat from *-* but for size S + L + XXL finish with a dtr in the last 4 ch (instead of the last 3 ch) = 13-15-16-18-19 dtr, turn the piece. Continue to crochet dtr as described for back piece. When piece measures approx 10-10-10-13-13 cm inc at centre mid front, 1 dtr on each row a total of 9 times. NB: Inc as follows: Crochet an extra dtr in the second outer most dtr at the centre front. At the same time when piece measures approx. 19 and 33 cm (instead of 12 and 26 cm) inc. as described for back piece. At the same time, when piece measures approx 39-40-41-42-43 cm bind off for armhole as described for back. When all dec. and inc. have been made, there are 22-23-23-24-24 dtr left on row. When piece measures 48-50-52-54-56 cm (after the last inc at the centre front) bind off the centre front 13-14-14-14-14 dtr – see Bind off tips = 9-9-9-10-10 dtr left for shoulder. Continue to crochet until piece measures approx. 58-60-62-64-66 cm. Cut thread.

Right front: Crochet as left front but reverse.

Sleeve: Crochet loosely 27-27-28-28-30 ch (inclusive of the 4 ch to turn with) on hook size 10 in Ull-Flame’. Crochet the 1st row as follows: 1 dtr in the 5th ch from the hook, 1dtr in the next ch *skip 1 ch, 1 dtr in the next 3 ch* repeat from *-* but for size S + M finish off with a dtr in the last 4 ch (instead of the last 3 ch), and size L + XL finish off with a dtr in the last 5 ch = 19-19-20-20-21 dtr, turn the piece. Continue to crochet dtr as done on back and front pieces. At the same time on the 3rd row of dtr bind off 2 dtr evenly distributed on row – NB: To bind off 1 dtr just miss 1 dtr from previous row. Repeat at row 6 = 15-15-16-16-17 dtr left. On the next row (the piece now measures approx 20 cm) inc. 1 dtr at each side a total of 3-4-4-5-5 times for size S: on every 3rd row, for size M + L: on every other row and for size XL + XXL: on each row = 21-23-24-26-27 dtr. When piece measures approx 49-47-47-47-44 cm bind off for sleeve cap at each side on every row: 3 dtr 1 time, 2 dtr 1 time and 1 dtr 0-1-1-1-2 times. Finish off when the piece measures 56-57-57-57-57 cm. Make another sleeve.

Assembly: Crochet the shoulder seams tog. as follows: Crochet 1 sl st. in the first dtr on the back, 1 ch, 1 dc in the first dtr on the front, 1 ch, 1 dc in the next dtr on the back and so on.
Hood: On the first row crochet 18 -22 dc around the collar – beginning 13-14-14-14-14 dtr in from the right centre mid front (= overlap) and continue until there are 13-14-14-14-14 dtr left on left centre mid front (= overlap). NB: This dc row is meant to keep the collar tight together so it will not expand. It is therefore a good idea to crochet a little tight and to skip 1 dtr every now and again -make sure the collar measurements corresponds the measurements in chart. Continue to crochet dtr forwards and backwards from the centre mid front (do not crochet at the outer most 13-14-14-14-14 dtr at each side which overlap each other). At the same time, after 1 row of dtr, inc evenly on row to 30-32-32-34-34 dtr. On next row bind off 1 dtr at each side = 26-28-28-30-30 dtr. Continue until the hood measures 30-33-33-36-36 cm from the shoulder and finish off. Crochet the hood together at the top the same way the shoulders were crochet together. Crochet in the sleeves the same way and finally crochet the side and the sleeves seams together the same way too.

Crochet edge: Crochet an edge around all edges including the bottom sleeve edges on crochet hook size 10 with double thread of puddel as follows: 1dc in the first st, *3 ch, skip 2-3 cm (the edge should be nice and straight not wavy), 1 dc in the next st.* repeat from *-*. The cardigan can be held together with a string or a kilt pin.

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BAG:

Measurements:
Before felting: width approx 30 cm, length 34 cm
After felting: width approx 23 cm, lenght 28 cm

Materials:
Puddel, 150 g colour no. 08, Charcoal grey
Eskimo, 150 g colour no. 02, Black

Drops pointed needles size 7 mm.

Knitting Gauge: 10 sts x 14 rows on needles size 7mm in stocking sts. = 10 x10 cm

Felting: Machine wash bag at 40 deg. with 1 tbls of powder. For a more rough surface wash the bag together with a pair of jeans. After wash, shape and leave to dry flat.

Bag: Cast on 30 sts on 2 needles size 7 mm with puddel (2 needles make the edge more elastic). Remove one needle and continue in stocking sts. When piece measures 68cm bind off loosely.

Assembly: Sew the side seams and felt the bag in the washing machine – see explanation above.
Strap: Cut 18 threads of Eskimo each 2.5 m long. Make a knot approx 18 cm from one end. Split the threads into 3 groups of 6 threads and make a loose plait. Finish approx 18 cm from the other end and make another knot. Sew the strap to the bag at each side. Let the end piece be a little longer on one side than the other side, i.e. some of the plait is hanging down too.
Pom-poms: Make 3 pom-poms with Eskimo yarn. The pom-poms should be 9-10 cm in diameter. Attach the pom-poms to the bag where the strap is attached.

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