{"title":"Patterns for DK weight yarns","description":"\u003cp\u003eKnit and crochet patterns for use with DK weight yarns.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"beach-hut-bunting-instant-download-crochet-pattern","title":"Beach Hut Bunting   Crochet Pattern  Digital Download","description":"\u003cp\u003eA digital download of 1 x 'Beach Hut Bunting' Crochet pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUK crochet terminology. Written in English with both written and charted instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bunting is inspired by artist Rana Begum's beach huts, designed for Folkestone Art Triennial 2021. Officially named 'No. 1054 Arpeggio', the 120 beach huts are coloured in rising and descending sequences of rainbow colours. I have chosen to focus on the triangular motifs of huts 33 through to 57, the repetitive geometric patterns of which take influence from Islamic Art and Urban Architecture. 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If you’ve never worked a cardigan this way before, you’re in exactly the right place. The pattern guides you step by step with charts and written instructions, and the rhythm of the colour blocks quickly becomes intuitive and satisfying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether you’re here for the bold colours, the clever construction, or simply the delight of wearing your own row of pencils, this project is designed to make you feel capable, creative and excited to cast on. 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If you're tackling these techniques for the first time, a comprehensive Techniques section is included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizing: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis cardigan doesn't use strictly 'traditional' sizing. This is because each size increase is based on the width of an additional pencil being knitted into the garment. The best way to find your size is to measure your chest circumference, and decide whether you would like it to be a little bit snug (negative ease) or loose (positive ease). Both look good, but personally I prefer a positive ease of between 5-10 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished garment measurements. Size 1 = 90cm chest. Size 2 = 101cm chest. Size 3 = 112cm chest. Size 4 = 123cm chest. 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