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The prizes available are:

Five Plyful patterns of the winners’ choice

One Plyful Oversized Tote Bag

One Plyful t-shirt (cropped or classic)

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Starting Chain Party!

March 7th at 6:30 – 7:30 pm (GMT – London time zone)

Let’s start our Heyday Cardis together with lots of fun and prizes!

Crocheters Hangout!

May 25th at 6:30 – 7:30 pm (GMT – London time zone)

 Let’s hangout, have fun and show off our (hopefully) finished Heydays!

Pattern Details

Sizes + Measurements

This pattern comes in 8 different sizes ranging a large spectrum of bodies. The instructions for each size are color-coded and in the order shown here: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8). 

When choosing size, it is recommended to use your hip measurement as a reference and to choose a size that has between 5 to 20 cm / 2 – 8 in of positive ease around hips.

These are the approximate measurements of the finished item:

1. Circumference at Hips: 88 (100, 112, 128, 140) (152, 163.5, 175.5) cm / 34 ¾ (39 ½, 44, 50 ½, 55) (59 ¾, 64 ½, 69) in
2. Width at Shoulders (without sleeves): 73.5 (79.5, 85.5, 92.5, 98) (105.5, 111, 117) cm / 29 (31 ¼, 33 ½, 36 ½, 38 ¾) (41 ½, 43 ¾, 46) in
3. Sleeve Length1: 27 (26, 26, 25, 23) (21, 20, 20) cm / 10 ½ (10 ¼, 10 ¼, 9 ¾, 9) (8 ¼, 8, 8) in
4. Length from Shoulder to Hem1: 55 (55, 55, 56.5, 56.5) (57.5, 57.5, 58) cm / 21 ¾ (21 ¾, 21 ¾, 22 ¼, 22 ¼) (22 ½, 22 ½, 22 ¾) in
5. Cuff Circumference1: 22 (22, 22, 23, 24) (25, 27, 29) cm / 8 ½ (8 ½, 8 ½, 9, 9 ½) (9 ¾, 10 ½, 11 ½) in

1 Adjustable size to taste.

Sample is size 4; model measures about 123 cm / 48½ in around hips. 

Materials

YARN

Fingering weight yarn (size 1)

Approx 1460 (1570, 1690, 1870, 1980) (2135, 2260, 2415) m / 1600 (1715, 1845, 2050, 2165) (2335, 2470, 2640) yds total for a cardigan as schematics.

Every 10 cm / 4 in of added length in the body will add approx 165 (185, 205, 240, 260) (280, 305, 325) m / 180 (205, 225, 260, 285) (305, 330, 355) yds of yarn.

Yardage provided includes 5% extra for swatching and margin of error. Adjust amounts for desired length. 

Yarn used in the sample:

Eden Cottage Yarns, Keld Fingering 

(90% Superwash Merino Wool, 10% Linen, 100g, 360 m / 393 yds) in colorway Tide.  Approx 5 (5, 5, 6, 6) (7, 7, 7) balls of Keld Fingering will be needed.

Alternative Yarns

Any fingering weight yarn will work – keep in mind that yarn content will affect drape and warmth levels.

• DMC Natura, Just Cotton (100% Cotton)
• Scheepjes, Bamboo Soft (50% Bamboo, 50% Cotton)
• MillaMia, Naturally Baby Soft (50% Cotton, 50% Soy)
• KnitPicks, Lindy Chain (70% Linen, 30% Pima Cotton)
• Sirdar, Country Classic 4 Ply (50% Merino Wool, 50% Acrylic)
• Knit Picks, Twill Fingering (100% Merino Superwash Wool)
• Cascade Heritage, Solids (75% Merino Wool, 25% Nylon)

HOOKS

4.5 mm Tunisian crochet hook, or size needed to meet gauge, using a 60 – 100 cm cable for the body; 3.5 mm traditional crochet hook for edgings.

NOTIONS

tapestry needle, minimum 6 stationary stitch markers, scissors.

Gauge

17 sts x 20 rows in lace pattern worked flat after blocking = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 in.

One diamond lace pattern repeat (10 sts x 20 rows) worked flat after blocking = 5.9 x 10 cm / 2 ¼ x 4 in.