The Cardo Collection designed by the Fairmount Fibers team celebrates the newest yarn from Manos del Uruguay: Cardo! Cardo is a crisp, resilient bulky-weight yarn made of 100% Corriedale wool in a 4-ply construction.
In the Kiskadee set, 1x1 rib evolves into stockinette stitch, with the transition concealed in increases and decreases. The hat shows peaks and valleys, while the mitts spread stockinette outward from the base of the thumb until it surrounds the hand.
Designer
Quinn Reverendo
Finished Size
Hat: 16” unstretched head circumference for both sizes (will stretch to about 21”) and 7 (7¾)” tall
Mitts: 7½ (8)” hand circumference and 7 (8)” long
Yarn
Shown in Cardo, in 2 sks for a set of hat and mitts in either size in D2221 Goldenrod (smaller size) and D2459 Cirrus (larger size)
Notions
Waste yarn or stitch holders
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Gauge
14 sts and 20 rnds = 4”/10cm in St st using larger needles
Needle Size
US 10/6.0mm 12” circular needle and double-pointed needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
US 9/5.0mm 12” circular needle and double-pointed needles
Authenticity. Heritage. Organic. Fair Trade. Family Owned. Local. Independent. All these words are compelling to us, not only as fiber fans, but as members of a community.
Since 1978 the Ball & Skein has been in the town of Cambria and we’re delighted to continue bringing you the best values and highest quality products from the US and around the world that reflect our shared values. We appreciate all of your support and kindness as we work to provide the best experience we can.
Manos del Uruguay, around since 1968 is a certified Fair Trade yarn owned by the women that work as artisans in the cooperatives. Purchases of their yarn directly address their ability to remain in their villages and support their families.
Berroco and Jagger are multi generational New England companies that each have over 100 years of experience in the yarn world.
Trendsetter was started by Barry Klein and his mother over 30 years ago. They not only source some of the most beautiful and unique yarns largely from Italy, they also bring us Cardiff Cashmere, spun in a small, family mill that only spins cashmere.
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