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Marie Greene 4 day KAL Sailaway

Sailaway with us for the 6th annual 4 Day Knitalong!  July 1st

This year’s sweater is a top-down, seamless cardigan with a round yoke shape and traditional button bands.

Sailaway

This year’s pattern features a range of yarns to include options in DK and Worsted weight yarns.  We have put together a few inspirational combos below. We also have a wool + cotton option in the fantastic Bales & Tails or Tosh wool + cotton for those in warmer climates.

Sailaway features an easy-to-follow slipped stitch design (no colorwork) to provide quick, satisfying results.

ADDED BONUS: This year’s 4 Day KAL pattern includes two design options!

Option 1: The Sailaway original version includes two contrast colors in the yoke design – it’s perfect for those who LOVE color.

Option 2: The “Coastal Grandma” version is a two-color variation on the original with additional contrast details, a taller collar and pinstripe accents.

When do we cast on? July 1st!

Your pattern and knitalong soundtrack will be updated to your pattern library automatically on Friday, July 1. For the complete 4 Day KAL schedule, sponsored event links and all Marie Greene information click here.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)  –  The amount of ease will depend on your measurements and the size you choose (based on finished measurements). 

Here are some great combinations in Tosh Wool + Cotton and Sheep Graffiti Bales & Tails.

Bales & Tails can be dyed to order if you do not see the quantity you need.


Yardage (Original Version) 

These estimates translate nicely for both DK and worsted weight, but may vary slightly according to your yarn selection. Yardage includes enough for swatching!

  • MC: 900 (1000, 1100, 1210, 1331, 1464, 1611, 1772, 1949) yards/823 (914, 1005, 1106, 1217, 1338, 1472, 1619, 1781) meters
  • CC1: 82 (90, 100, 110, 121, 133, 146, 161, 177) yards/75 (82, 91, 101, 111, 122, 134, 147, 162) meters
  • CC2: 78 (86, 95, 105, 115, 126, 139, 153, 168) yards/71 (79, 87, 96, 105, 116, 127, 140, 154) meters


Yardage (Coastal Grandma Version)

  • MC: 900 (1000, 1100, 1210, 1331, 1464, 1611, 1772, 1949) yards/823 (914, 1005, 1106, 1217, 1338, 1472, 1619, 1781) meters
  • CC: 160 (176, 195, 215, 236, 259, 285, 314, 345) yards/146 (161, 178, 197, 216, 237, 261, 287, 315) meters

     

    Coastal Grandma Variation


DK Weight Suggestions:

  • Miss Babs Yowza | 100% superwash Merino wool | 560 yards/512 meters in 8 oz/225 grams
  • Madelinetosh Wool + Cotton | 50% Superwash Merino Wool / 50% Pima Cotton | 219 yards/200 meters in 100 grams


Worsted Weight:

  • Knit Picks High Desert | 100% USA Grown Shaniko Wool | 113 yards in 50 grams
  • Berroco Ultra Wool | 100% Superwash Wool | 219 yards/200 meters in 3.5 oz / 100 grams
  • Knit Picks Comfy Cotton | 75% Pima Cotton, 25% Acrylic | 109 yards in 50 grams


Needles (Suggested)


DK Weight

  • US Size 4/3.5mm (16 in/40 cm) circular needles – neckline
  • US size 6/4mm (24 in/60 cm) circular needles – upper body
  • US Size 6/4mm (32-40 in/80-100 cm) circular needles – as needed for body stitches
  • US size 5/3.75mm (24-40 in/60-100 cm) circular needles – lower body ribbing
  • US Size 6/4mm (12 in) circular or DPNs or Magic Loop – sleeves
  • US Size 4/3.5mm (12 in) circular or DPNs or Magic Loop – cuffs


Worsted Weight

  • US Size 5/3.75mm (16 in/40 cm) circular needles – neckline
  • US size 7/4.5mm (24 in/60 cm) circular needles – upper body
  • US Size 7/4.5mm (32-40 in/80-100 cm) circular needles – as needed for body stitches
  • US size 6/4mm (24-40 in/60-100 cm) circular needles – lower body ribbing
  • US Size 7/4.5mm (12 in) circular or DPNs or Magic Loop – sleeves
  • US Size 5/3.75mm (12 in) circular or DPNs or Magic Loop – cuffs


Gauge


DK Weight

  • 21 st and 30 rows in 4 in/10 cm in color/texture pattern with largest needle (test sample knit on US size 6/4mm), blocked.
  • Note: Adjust your needle size, if necessary, to obtain correct gauge.


Worsted Weight

  • 20 stitches and 29 rows in 4 in/10 cm in color/texture pattern with largest needle (test sample knit on US Size 7/4.5mm), blocked.
  • Note: Adjust your needle size, if necessary, to obtain correct gauge.


Notions


Finished Measurements (Blocked)


DK Weight

  • Bust: 32.74 (37.69, 41.5, 46.45, 49.12, 53.69, 59.4, 62.07, 65.12) in/ 81.91 (94.29, 103.81, 116.19, 122.86, 134.29, 148.57, 155.24, 162.86) cm
  • Sleeve: 11.05 (13.14, 14.1, 15.62, 16, 16.57, 17.14, 18.1, 18.1) in/ 27.62 (32.86, 35.24, 39.05, 40.0, 41.43, 42.86, 45.24, 45.24) cm
  • Top of Shoulder to Underarm: 9.37 (9.37, 9.63, 9.63, 10.17, 10.7, 11.23, 12.03, 12.57) in/ 23.42 (23.42, 24.08, 24.08, 25.42, 26.75, 28.08, 30.08, 31.42) cm


Worsted Weight

  • Bust: 34.3 (39.5, 43.5, 48.7, 51.5, 56.3, 62.3, 65.1, 68.3) in/ 85.81 (98.81, 108.81, 121.81, 128.81, 140.81, 155.81, 162.81, 170.81) cm
  • Sleeve: 11.6 (13.8, 14.8, 16.4, 16.8, 17.4, 18, 19, 19) in/29 (34.5, 37, 41, 42, 43.5, 45, 47.5, 47.5) cm
  • Top of Shoulder to Underarm: 9.93 (9.93, 10.21, 10.21, 10.79, 11.36, 11.93, 12.79, 13.36) in/ 24.82
    (24.82, 25.54, 25.54, 26.96, 28.39, 29.82, 31.96, 33.39) cm