Your cart

Dorchla Yarn Kit

The Dorchla Sweater is a textured, cropped, top-down knit with drop sleeves. In short, this is the ultimate cosy autumn pattern. Directions are given for neck, edging and length modifications. 

Kit contains yarn and a project bag. Pattern is NOT included in the yarn kit.

Add-on pattern or workshop options available below.


€60.00

| /

To Fit Bust Size Up To
Colour
Burgundy
Liath
Burgundy Twist
Nadur
Spéir
Óir
Coillte
Coillte Óir
Liath Óir
Breac
Corc
Corc/Spéir
Gual/liath
Gual
Dúch

The Dorchla Sweater is a textured, cropped, top-down knit with drop sleeves. In short, this is the ultimate cosy autumn pattern. Directions are given for neck, edging and length modifications.
SIZES

To Fit Actual Bust Circumference Up To: 33.75 (35, 38.5, 43.5, 47, 48.5, 52, 55.5, 56.75, 61.75)" / 85.5 (89, 98, 110.5, 119.5, 123, 132, 141, 144, 157) cm

3-6" / 7.5 - 15 cm of positive ease recommended.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Finished Bust Circumference: 36.75 (38, 41.5, 46.5, 50, 51.5, 55, 58.5, 59.75, 64.75)" / 93.5 (96.5, 105.5, 118, 127, 131, 139.5, 148.5, 152, 164.5) cm
Size 38" / 96.5 cm modelled with 3"/ 7.5 cm positive ease.
Length: 19 (19.5, 20.25, 20.75, 21.25, 21.5, 22, 22.5, 22.75, 23.75)" / 48.5 (49.5, 51.5, 52.5, 54, 54.5, 56, 57, 58, 59) cm from top of shoulder


YARN

Stolen Stitches ‘Blasta’ (60% Fine Irish Wool, 40% New Zealand Wool; 232 yds / 212 m per 3.6 oz / 100 g); colour: Coillte Óir; 5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 8, 9) skeins Approx Yardage: 1003 (1077, 1174, 1296, 1406, 1461, 1568, 1684, 1758, 1895) yds / 916 (984, 1072, 1184, 1286, 1335, 1433, 1540, 1607, 1732) m

Every 1” / 2.5 cm extra in body length requires an extra 31 (32, 35, 40, 42, 44, 47, 50, 51, 55) yds / 29 (30, 32, 36, 39, 40, 43, 45, 46, 50) m

NEEDLES & NOTIONS

2 US size 6 / 4 mm circular needles, 40” / 100 cm long US size 6 / 4 mm dpns if magic loop not used for sleeves
Always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed, as every knitter's gauge is unique.
10 stitch markers, tapestry needle.


GAUGE
19 sts and 40 rnds = 4" / 10 cm in Garter Stitch blocked
19 sts and 28 rnds = 4" / 10 cm in Stocking Stitch blocked
19 sts and 29 rnds = 4" / 10 cm in Ladder Stitch blocked
24 sts and 29 rnds = 4" / 10 cm in Blackberry Stitch blocked
23 sts and 29 rnds = 4" / 10 cm in Faux Cable Stitch blocked

 We ship worldwide.

Ireland & NI under €50 euro have a flat postage rate of €6 for Ireland and €7 for NI. Free shipping over €50.

Europe, UK & Canada have free postage for orders over €120.

Orders under €120 have a flat rate rate as follows:

  • Europe & UK: €7.50
  • USA: €9.25
  • Canada: €8
  • Australia/New Zealand/Singapore: €9.50 for small package

FedEx shipping options are available for all international orders.