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Montana Knit-A-Long Yarn Requirements

Getting excited to cast on for the Montana KAL? Which "My Forever Home" Collection knitting pattern will you be working on first? Here is a list of the yarn requirements for each knitting pattern included in the collection, as well as links to color recommendations and alternate yarn suggestions!



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Sizing

Child (Small Adult, Medium Adult, Large Adult)


Yarn

130 (185, 250, 320) yds / 120 (170, 230, 290) m; 60 (80, 110, 140) grams DK weight yarn


Designed using Polka Dot Sheep Stumptown DK in Night King.

Color Recommendations & Affordable Yarn Options can be found here.




Sizing*

Bust Circumference: 34 (44, 52, 60) in / 86.5 (112, 132, 152.5) cm


*The poncho is designed to include 5 in / 12.5 cm positive ease at the bust with arms down. If your bust size is not listed, select the next size up from your measurement.


Yarn

630 (700, 730, 765) yds / 575 (640, 670, 700) m; 275 (300, 315, 330) grams DK weight yarn for Main Color

290 (325, 340, 350) yds / 265 (295, 310, 320) m; 125 (140, 145, 150) grams DK weight yarn for Contrast Color

Designed using Big Sky Yarn Co Squish DK in Hayride and Pecan.

Color Recommendations & Affordable Yarn Options can be found here.



Sizing

Adult (XS, S, M) (L, XL)


Yarn

(57, 68, 74) (85, 92) yds / (52, 62, 67) (78, 84) m; (24, 28, 31) (36, 39) grams DK weight yarn for Main Color

(46, 52, 61) (67, 79) yds / (42, 48, 56) (61, 73) m; (19, 22, 26) (28, 33) grams DK weight yarn for Contrast Color

Design used Western Sky Knits Merino 17 DK in Dune and Sage.

Color Recommendations & Affordable Yarn Options can be found here.




Sizing

Child (Small Adult, Medium Adult, Large Adult)


Yarn

140 (160, 180, 200) yds / 129 (147, 165, 183) m; 52 (60, 67, 74) grams DK weight yarn*

Designed using Western Sky Knits’ Merino 17 DK in Mother Lode.

*Note: This pattern was designed using a 100% wool yarn. Test knitters discovered that a heavy DK or Aran weight worked best when using a non-animal fiber.

Color Recommendations & Affordable Yarn Options can be found here.




Yarn (for Original Design; alternate designs use varying amounts of each color)

   614 yds / 560 m; 224 grams DK weight yarn for main color    488 yds / 445 m; 178 grams DK weight yarn for contrast color    Optional 84 yds / 77 m; 31 grams DK weight yarn in contrast color for fringe

Designed using Explorer Knits & Fiber Rockies DK in Tawny and Aspens in Fall.

Color Recommendations & Affordable Yarn Options can be found here.

I look forward to seeing you inside the Montana Knit-A-Long, knitting all of the "My Forever Home" Collection knitting patterns!

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