Coastal Elites Collection by Chin Matthews for Neighborhood Fiber Co.
This pattern collection features 3 patterns by Chin Matthews for the Neighborhood Fiber Co. Dive into the Coastal Elites Collection and make a new staple for your wardrobe!
Bay Point Sweater:
This sweater is knit from the bottom up and then split
into two halves of flat knitting to shape the neckline.
The design sports a modern faux shawl collar, which
creates a chic look that can be dressed up or down
to your liking.
Sizing:
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9) (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
For finished chest measurement of: 32 (34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48) (50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, 64” / 82 (87, 92, 97, 102, 107, 112, 117, 122) (127, 132, 138, 142, 148, 152, 158, 163) cm
Sweater is intended to fit with approximately 3”/7.5cm of positive ease on the garment, so make to factor in your preferred ease when choosing your size
Yarn:
Suggested Yarn: Neighborhood Fiber Company Organic Studio DK, 100% Organic Merino, 275yds/252m - 4oz
You will need the following amounts of Organic Studio DK yarn: 1260yds/1152m (1320yds/1207m, 1400yds/1280m, 1460yds/1335m, 1540yds/1408m, 1600yds/1463m, 1660yds/1518m, 1720yds/1573m, 1820yds/1664m) (1880yds/1719m, 1960yds/1792m, 2040yds/1865m, 2100yds/1920m, 2160yds/1975m, 2240yds/2048m, 2300yds/2103m, 2360yds/2158m)
Needles:
US size 3 (3.25mm) 16” (40mm) circular needle
US size 3 (3.25mm) DPNs or
US size 3 (3.25mm) 24”+ (40mm+) circular for Magic Loop
US size 2 (2.75mm) DPNs or
US size 2 (2.75mm) 24”+ (40mm+) circular for collars and cuffs
Or needle size needed to achieve gauge
Gauge:
22 sts x 34 rounds in Body Pattern Stitch in the round = 4” x 4” (10cm x 10cm) with US size 3 (3.25mm)
Modern Mudcloth Infinity Scarf:
This infinity scarf features motifs inspired by the
mudcloth textile that is commonly found in Africa
and originated from the Malian people of West Africa.
Several styles of mudcloth use black and white,
but this scarf can work in several different colors.
Yarn:
Suggested Yarn: Neighborhood Fiber Company Organic Studio Sock, 100% Organic Merino, 400yds/4oz
720 yards of Organic Studio Sock in the main color and 400 yards of Organic Studio Sock in the contrasting color
Needles:
US size 5 (3.75mm) 58”+ (147cm) circular
US size 6 (4mm) 58”+ (147cm) circular
Or needle size needed to achieve gauge
Gauge:
28 sts x 30 rounds in colorwork pattern in the round = 4” x 4” (10cm x 10cm) with US size 5 (3.75mm)
Tesela Sweater:
This circular yoke sweater is based on Muslim
architecture found in various mosques across the world.
You can find the inspiration for the colorwork in the
8 pointed star and geometric shapes found throughout
the yoke. This sweater is knit from the top down
and is seamless.
Sizing: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7) (8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
Please note that there is about 4”/7.5cm of positive ease on the garment, so make sure to choose a size that is 4” bigger than your actual chest measurement.
Yarn:
Suggested yarn: Neighborhood Organic Studio Worsted 100% Merino 200yds/183m - 4oz
You will need the following amounts of Organic Studio Worsted in your main color: 1260yds/1152m (1320yds/1207m, 1460yds/1335m, 1540yds/1408m, 1600yds/1463m, 1660yds/1518m, 1720yds/1573m) (1820yds/1664m, 1880yds/1719m, 2040yds/1865m, 2100yds/1920m, 2160yds/1975m)
You will need the following amounts of Organic Studio Worsted in your contrasting color: 315yds/288m (330yds/301m, 365yds/333m, 385yds/352m, 400yds/366m, 415yds/379m, 430yds/393m) (455yds/416m, 470yds/430m, 510yds/466m, 525yds/480m, 540yds/494m)
Needles:
US size 7 (4.5mm) 16” (40mm) circular needle
US size 7 (4.5mm) DPNs or
US size 7 (4.5mm) 24”+ (40mm+) circular for Magic Loop
US size 6 (4.0mm) DPNs or
US size 6 (4.0mm) 24”+ (40mm+) circular for collars and cuffs
Or needle size needed to achieve gauge
Gauge:
20 sts x 20 rounds in stockinette st in the round, and in color work in the round = 4” x 4” (10cm x 10cm) with US size 7 (4.5mm)
These patterns have been tech edited and test knitted to ensure clarity and quality of the designs.