{"product_id":"mindy-sweater-chunky-edition-knitting-pattern","title":"Mindy Sweater Pattern by Sandnes","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMindy Sweater Chunky Edition Pattern by Sandnes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA seriously wearable sweater with a lovely bit of luxury 🧶\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMindy Sweater Chunky Edition Pattern by Sandnes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is one of those designs that manages to look effortlessly stylish while still being a really satisfying knit. Worked from the top down, it combines \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSandnes Peer Gynt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with a strand of fluffy mohair for a light, soft and beautifully cosy fabric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe construction gives the sweater its flattering shape, with the back worked first to create the sloping shoulders, followed by the fronts and then the body, which is worked in the round. The sleeves are also worked in the round, with gentle shaping before the ribbed cuffs, and the neckband is picked up and finished afterwards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe love the way the two yarns work together here. Peer Gynt gives the sweater structure, warmth and lovely stitch definition, while the mohair adds a soft halo and a touch of luxury without making the finished fabric feel heavy. It's the sort of combination that makes a very everyday sweater feel just that little bit special.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd because it's knitted on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4.5mm and 5mm needles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this is definitely not one of those projects where you need to prepare yourself for approximately three years of knitting. There are enough stitches to keep things interesting, but the chunky-edition construction means you can actually see your sweater growing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour new favourite everyday sweater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Mindy Sweater has a wonderfully versatile shape and is designed to be worn again and again. Make it in a classic neutral for maximum wardrobe mileage, choose two closely matched shades for a beautifully understated look, or have some fun with contrasting Peer Gynt and mohair colours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original Sandnes pattern uses one strand of Peer Gynt together with one strand of Tynn Silk Mohair throughout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e For our version, we recommend substituting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRico Super Kid Mohair Silk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which we stock in a huge range of colours. Rico's yarn is 70% Super Kid Mohair and 30% Silk, with approximately 200 metres per 25g ball, making it a practical alternative to the Tynn Silk Mohair specified in the pattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYarn requirements by size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeer Gynt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRico Super Kid Mohair Silk*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eXS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 balls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 balls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11 balls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 balls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12 balls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 balls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e13 balls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6 balls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eXL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e14 balls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6 balls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2XL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15 balls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6 balls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*These quantities follow the Sandnes pattern quantities for Tynn Silk Mohair. Rico Super Kid Mohair Silk is also supplied in 25g balls with approximately 200m per ball so the same. As with any yarn substitution, we strongly recommend knitting a tension square and checking your meterage before starting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeedles:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4.5mm and 5mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTension:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 16 stitches = 10cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Worked from the top down\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkill level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSizing \u0026amp; measurements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sizes below are indicative, so we recommend taking your own measurements and choosing the size based on the person who will be wearing the sweater. The finished measurements are calculated according to the specified knitting tension.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBust\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSleeve length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eXS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e110 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e54 cm or suitable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e47 cm or suitable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e120 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e56 cm or suitable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e47 cm or suitable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e128 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e58 cm or suitable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e47 cm or suitable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e138 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60 cm or suitable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e47 cm or suitable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eXL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e145 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e62 cm or suitable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e47 cm or suitable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2XL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e155 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e64 cm or suitable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e47 cm or suitable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe model shown by Sandnes is 176cm tall and wears size M.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This listing is for the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMindy Sweater Chunky Edition knitting pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, not a finished sweater or complete yarn kit. Yarn and needles are sold separately.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pattern is rated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e difficulty, so it's a good choice if you've already got some knitting experience and fancy moving on to a proper garment project with a little more shaping and construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose your \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gilliangladrag.co.uk\/collections\/sandnes-peer-gynt\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Peer Gynt 100% Wool Norwegian Yarn\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePeer Gynt here\u003c\/a\u003e, then pick a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gilliangladrag.co.uk\/collections\/rico-super-kid-mohair\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Rico Super Kid Mohair yarn\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRico kid silk mohair shade here\u003c\/a\u003e to go with it, and you've got the beginnings of a sweater that's soft, cosy, seriously wearable and just a little bit fancy. Basically, the knitting equivalent of having your cake and wearing a very nice jumper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yarn Wholesale UK (SANDNES)","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":58132008862078,"sku":null,"price":3.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/3099\/0165\/files\/Screenshot2026-09-30at12.05.47.png?v=1790766768","url":"https:\/\/www.gilliangladrag.co.uk\/products\/mindy-sweater-chunky-edition-knitting-pattern","provider":"Gilliangladrag","version":"1.0","type":"link"}