$16.00
Mt. Vernon was the shop's first foray into Cestari Yarns. I originally bought it for the novelty of having a really truly local wool. It's Targhee fine merino, Targhee, to be precise, from sheep raised right next door in Virginia. It's woolen spun the old fashioned way making it light and lofty. While it's labeled Worsted, a quick swatched showed that this yarn was happiest knit at a chunky gauge. It's perfect on a US size 11 (8mm) needle
Mt Vernon is cleaned and scoured without the use of harsh chemicals, so it retains the earthy beauty of the original fleece without any stickiness. In the skein, Mt. Vernon, is not the silkiest yarn in the store, but with a little bath, it softens and blooms into a gorgeous fabric that is soft enough for next to the skin wear, and sturdy enough for a jacket.
Machine wash cold gentle, or hand wash. Dry flat. Do not dryclean - you want to retain the natural lanolin in the wool
Made in America
100% American Targhee-Columbia Fine Merino
178 yds /155 m, 3.5 oz / 100 g
DK
12 sts = 4" on US Size 11 /8.0 mm
Try Mt. Vernon in The Easy Bulky One (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-easy-bulky-one), a simple and stylish sweater by Joji Locatelli. Worked top down, in the round, it's absolutely dead simple, and a perfect sweater for your first, or fiftieth time.
Bust circumference: 46 (50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 70, 74) inches/ 115 (125, 135, 145, 155, 165, 175, 185) cm.
Upper arm circumference: 11½ (12, 12½, 14½, 16, 17, 18¾, 19½) inches/ 28.5 (30, 31.5, 36.5, 40, 43, 47, 48.5) cm.
Sleeve length from underarm to cuff: 16 inches; 40 cm (adjustable to desired length)
Length from underarm to hem: 16½ (17, 17½, 18, 18½, 19, 20, 20¾) inches/ 41 (43, 44, 45, 46, 48, 50, 52) cm.
Yarn: 6 (6, 6, 7, 8, 8, 8, 9) skeins of Cestari Mt. Vernon Shown in size M on a 36” bust
Recommended ease: Approx. 16 inches (40 cm) of positive ease.
Choose a size that is approx. 16” (40 cm) bigger than your full bust measurement.
