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Austral Sweater

Austral is inspired by the cold climate and the unique flora of Patagonia. An area where, with little human intervention, vegetation grows wild and strong. Its climate is arid and semi-desert, but it is combined with intense cold and wind that give rise to glaciers and imposing mountain ranges.

It is a raglan silhouette sweater with long sleeves and a V-neck. It is constructed from the neckline down and ends in a point, resembling the shape of a poncho, one of the most used garments to insulate from the cold in Patagonia. All sections of the sweater are knitted in the round.

This garment is warm, ideal for insulating from the cold. At the same time, it flatters the female figure since its V-shaped lines and forms lengthen the torso and narrow the waist.

Construction

It begins with a provisional cast-on to work the yoke, and once finished, the sleeve stitches are put on hold to continue with the body. Then, the stitches are picked up to continue with the sleeves, which are knitted tubularly. Finally, the garment is finished by picking up the stitches from the provisional cast-on to create the collar.

It uses stockinette stitch and a variety of special stitches that form different texture bands evoking the untamed nature of Patagonia. It is composed of 9 bands or sections: woven stitch, leaves, stems, zig-zag, V-texture, branches, waves, flowers, and crossed stitches. You will find combinations of elongated and slipped stitches, along with horizontal braids that separate each section.

Sizes:

Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4), (5, 6, 7, 8) correspond to 81 (92, 102, 112) (122, 132, 142, 150) cm around the chest circumference. The sizes represent the measurements of the finished and blocked garment, at the chest circumference. The design includes 5 cm of positive ease, so the measurements you will see in the table include it. You can use the measurements indicated in the table to choose your size.

Yarn

100% Patagonian Merino Wool from Bagual in sport weight, 300 m per 100 g skein, Azul Piedra color.

Yardage: You will use approximately 1150 (1220, 1280, 1325) (1470, 1580, 1700, 1800) m. Weight: 383 (400, 430, 440) (490, 530, 560, 600) g.

GAUGE

20 sts x 26 rows = 10x10 cm, knitted in flat stockinette stitch with 4 mm needles or the size needed to obtain the gauge, measured after blocking.

Suggested needle size:

4 mm circular needles or the size needed to achieve the tension gauge (with a cable of at least 80 cm long and a short cable for the sleeves).

Kits

Each kit includes:

- the skeins needed for you to knit the garment in the size of your choice, and

- a set of 2 stitch markers from Bagual. The markers are a selection of markers made from horsehair, stoneware ceramic, or porcelain.

The kit does not include the pattern. You can add the pattern separately to your purchase or buy it directly from the designer's page.

The following table shows the grams included for each size:

Size	Grams
1	400
2,3,4	450
5	500
6	550
7 y 8	600

Enjoy knitting the Austral Sweater, don't forget to use #SueterAustral in your social media posts :)

The Designer

Paulina Castell is a knitter, designer, and knitting podcaster. She is constantly knitting, devising designs, and challenging herself with new techniques and pattern testing.

Paulina describes Tejer La Trama, her brand, as: "I coined this concept as my social media name because I deeply believe that knitting isn't just about bringing a garment or an accessory to life. Knitting is about weaving a framework that tells a story. Your own story and the story of those around you. It's about building a warp that sustains us and tells us who we are."

Here are some links:

https://www.instagram.com/tejer.latrama
https://www.ravelry.com/people/tejerlatrama
https://www.youtube.com/@tejerlatrama1964

Your skein

Fiber: Wool 100% Patagonian Merino from Chilean Patagonia, 20.0 microns fine.
Skein weight:
Yarn thickness:

Sport

Construction: 2-ply
Length: 200 meters | 218 yd yards
Wraps per inch: 9

Dyeing: Hand-dyed using eco-friendly dyes and best practices to minimize water usage.

Sustainability

🎨 It's hand-dyed with eco-friendly dyes,
🌳 For every skein we plant a tree, and
🌎 We mitigate the carbon footprint of its production.

🌎 We donate 1% of your purchase value to organizations that preserve and restore our ecosystems.

See how you positively impact the planet here with our allies at Ecologi and 1% for the Planet

Be careful

Care: hand wash in cold water without agitation. Once washed, roll in a towel to remove excess water and hang flat to dry

The history of your threads

In Chilean Patagonia, dedicated producers with over 30 years of experience produce this highest quality wool.

The sheep live on free-range pastures, which preserves the grasslands, and are free from animal cruelty. Our products are 100% Mulesing-free.

Our wool is hand-washed and spun on a small scale by expert natural fiber artisans in the city of Talca.

Then it continues its journey to Bagual, where it is dyed with ecological dyes

free of heavy metals to protect your skin, your loved ones, and the environment. Our vibrant colors enhance the texture and properties of these yarns in your garments.

Disclaimer

This is a semi-industrial product where multiple steps are done by hand. We want you to know that you might find small pieces of vegetable matter in your yarn, as well as a little bit of sand when you wind it. Both come from the Patagonian grasslands. (We told you these sheep like to rub themselves in sandbanks 🤭).

Our wool is spun in a semi-industrial mill, and you might find some irregularities in thickness and twist in your yarn. We like it; it gives identity and texture and makes each garment unique.

Your skeins are hand-dyed, resulting in semi-solid and variegated colors. We suggest buying all the skeins for your project at the same time and alternating skeins while knitting if you want to avoid pooling in your garments.

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