Fly Away Sweater (Adult)

The colorful yarn is handspun at Calypso, made from Shetland wool from Calypso’s flock and blended with mohair and silk. The solid colored yarn is mill spun, sourced from wool grown sustainably in the United States. All proceeds from wool sales benefit Calypso’s educational programs.

Includes:

• Fly Away Sweater pattern
• 1 skein colorful, handspun yarn
• 3-4 skeins of solid-colored Brooklyn Tweed yarn*
• 1-2 skeins of a second solid Brooklyn Tweed yarn*
  *amount depends on sweater size

Needles needed (not included):

• Size 10, 24″ or 30″ circular
• Size 10, 16” circular or DPN’s for sleeve ribbing
• Size 11, 24″ or 30″ circular for body
• Size 11, 16” circular or DPN’s for sleeves and neck ribbing

Gauge: 11.5 st x 17 rows = 4 in. with size 11 needle in stockinette stitch. Gauge is very important! Since this is a larger garment and a kit – if your gauge is off, the fit will be greatly affected and/or you could run out of yarn!

Sizes: Small (S), Medium (M), Large (L), Extra Large (XL)

Finished measurements:

Arm length (top of shoulder to cuff):
S: 23.5″ / M: 24.5” / L: 25.5” / XL: 26.5”

Chest:
S: 36” / M: 40” / L: 44” / XL: 48”

Body length (from Neck to Bottom edge):
S: 22” / M: 23” / L: 24.5” / XL: 26”

**Note: measurements are approximate. Lengths of body and arms can be adjusted as needed to fit.

Please keep in mind, the colors in the photos are represented as accurately as possible, however, different computer monitors could portray slight variations. Each handspun skein is hand-dyed and one-of-a-kind.