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January Aran Sweater Pattern

by Elizabeth Zimmermann

Directions for this project inKnitter's Almanac, shown below. A classic aran cardigan knit in Elizabeth Zimmermann's traditional style. The pattern is written as a pullover, but, in her characteristic form of knowledge sharing, she has included a conceptual description for converting to a cardigan. This is why we recommend this pattern for advanced knitters who enjoy the creative license that a some ambiguity in a pattern allows! Basic garter stitch edgings allow the intricate "Fishtrap" pattern to shine. Shown in Wool of the Andes Dove Heather.

Notions: 7, or so, buttons (you get to determine this number)
Needles: 
Size 6: circular or straight
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Recommended Worsted Weight Knitting Yarn  4.5 - 5 sts = 1" on #6 - 9 needles:

Wool of the Andes Yarn

Wool of the Andes Yarn Knitting Yarn
Yarn cost as little as $29.85! $1.99 - $2.19 / ball
Content:
100% Peruvian Highland Wool
Weight:
Worsted Weight
Gauge:
4.5 - 5 sts = 1" on #6 - 9 needles
Amount:
110 yards/50 gram ball
Care:
Hand Wash/Dry Flat

Blackberry
24273 $1.99/ball
Cobblestone Heather
24283 $2.19/ball
Fairy Tale
24275 $1.99/ball
Fedora
24277 $1.99/ball
Jalapeno
24272 $1.99/ball
Lullaby
24274 $1.99/ball
Mink Heather
24279 $2.19/ball
Painted Desert
24278 $1.99/ball
Persimmon Heather
24280 $2.19/ball
Powder
24282 $1.99/ball
Whisper
24276 $1.99/ball
Williamsburg
24281 $1.99/ball
Cardinal Twist
24081 $1.99/ball
Dune Twist
24079 $1.99/ball
Mocha Twist
24078 $1.99/ball
Pidgeon Twist
24083 $1.99/ball
Camel Heather
24075 $2.19/ball
Claret Heather
24071 $2.19/ball
Dove Heather
24077 $2.19/ball
Iris Heather
24070 $2.19/ball
Onyx Heather
24076 $2.19/ball
Pampas Heather
24074 $2.19/ball
Tidepool Heather
24073 $2.19/ball
Blue Ink
24067 $1.99/ball
Pink Cheeks
24069 $1.99/ball
Thyme
24066 $1.99/ball
White
24065 $1.99/ball
Firecracker Heather
23896 $2.19/ball
Black Cherry Heather
23895 $2.19/ball
Amethyst Heather
23900 $2.19/ball
Sapphire Heather
23899 $2.19/ball
Arctic Pool Heather
23894 $2.19/ball
Lake Ice Heather
23898 $2.19/ball
Forest Heather
23897 $2.19/ball
Amber Heather
23893 $2.19/ball
Red
23764 $1.99/ball
Cranberry
23425 $1.99/ball
Hollyberry
23419 $1.99/ball
Tulip
23770 $1.99/ball
Hyacinth
23442 $1.99/ball
Winter Night
23422 $1.99/ball
Spruce
23421 $1.99/ball
Grass
23439 $1.99/ball
Evergreen
23427 $1.99/ball
Fern
23433 $1.99/ball
Avocado
23766 $1.99/ball
Daffodil
23436 $1.99/ball
Pumpkin
23430 $1.99/ball
Maple Syrup
23426 $1.99/ball
Chestnut
23424 $1.99/ball
Chocolate
23774 $1.99/ball
Snickerdoodle
23429 $1.99/ball
Cloud
23432 $1.99/ball
Mist
23438 $1.99/ball
Coal
23420 $1.99/ball

Swish Worsted Yarn

Swish Worsted Yarn Knitting Yarn
Yarn cost as little as $56.85! $3.79 - $3.99 / ball
Content:
100% Superwash Merino Wool
Weight:
Worsted Weight
Gauge:
4.5 - 5 sts = 1" on #6 - 9 needles
Amount:
110 yards/50 gram ball
Care:
Machine Washable/Tumble Dry Low

Allspice
24297 $3.79/ball
Bok Choy
24300 $3.79/ball
Gold
24298 $3.79/ball
Lava Heather
24295 $3.99/ball
Lawn
24299 $3.79/ball
Tidepool Heather
24296 $3.99/ball
Clematis Heather
24096 $3.99/ball
Merlot Heather
24092 $3.99/ball
Indigo Heather
24097 $3.99/ball
Delft Heather
24095 $3.99/ball
Marine Heather
24094 $3.99/ball
Lemongrass Heather
24093 $3.99/ball
Camel Heather
24091 $3.99/ball
Squirrel Heather
24090 $3.99/ball
Red Pepper
23886 $3.79/ball
Fired Brick
23885 $3.79/ball
Bordeaux
23877 $3.79/ball
Wisteria
23892 $3.79/ball
Dark Navy
23888 $3.79/ball
Deep Ocean
23890 $3.79/ball
Capri
23878 $3.79/ball
Jade
23887 $3.79/ball
Dublin
23884 $3.79/ball
Sunshine
23891 $3.79/ball
Copper
23882 $3.79/ball
Truffle
23880 $3.79/ball
Coast Grey
23881 $3.79/ball
Black
23876 $3.79/ball

Andean Silk Yarn

Andean Silk Yarn Knitting Yarn
Yarn cost as little as $80.82! $4.49 / ball
Content:
55% Super Fine Alpaca, 23% Silk, 22% Merino Wool
Weight:
Worsted Weight
Gauge:
4.5 - 5 sts = 1" on #6 - 9 needles
Amount:
96 yards/50 gram ball
Care:
Hand Wash/Dry Flat

Fedora
24218 $4.49/ball
Imperial
24214 $4.49/ball
Jade
24217 $4.49/ball
Kenai
24216 $4.49/ball
Merlin
24213 $4.49/ball
Merryweather
24215 $4.49/ball
Cranberry
23781 $4.49/ball
Hollyberry
23780 $4.49/ball
Sangria
23511 $4.49/ball
Cornflower
23778 $4.49/ball
Hyacinth
23777 $4.49/ball
Bluebell
23508 $4.49/ball
Navy
23517 $4.49/ball
Olive
23515 $4.49/ball
Lettuce
23510 $4.49/ball
Cinnamon
23507 $4.49/ball
Chocolate
23514 $4.49/ball
Cream
23520 $4.49/ball
Slate
23519 $4.49/ball
Pitch
23516 $4.49/ball
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View More Images Knitter's Almanac by Elizabeth Zimmermann Knitter's Almanac presents the full scope of Elizabeth Zimmerman’s tireless imagination through a year’s worth of projects, fitted to the seasons, moods and needs of knitters who would like to design their own work. The year begins with an Aran sweater, and proceeds to February baby things, a March Shetland sweater, April blanket, May mittens and so on through the months culminating with December’s Hurry-up Last Minute Sweater (ever needed one of those?). All lessons come with classic Elizabeth commentary on each project, its history, ancient and modern knitting customs, and her personal views on life and knitting. She works step-by-step with the reader through each garment, also suggesting alternative methods and ideas as she goes. This book will provide at the very least a year’s worth of knitting pleasure and at the very best will infect you with Elizabeth’s contagious passion for knitting.

To the Unsure Knitter,
to the Blind Follower,
and
to all those who do not yet know
that they can design their own knitting,
this book
is encouragingly dedicated. - EZ
Item No. 30952 Your Cost: $7.95

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