Universal Uptown DK
Uptown DK is machine washable & dryable 100% pill-resistant acrylic yarn. Soft and easy to work with, Uptown's wide array of solid shades coordinates beautifully with self-striping Uptown DK Colors.
- 273 yards (100 grams)
- 100% acrylic
- Light weight, 5.25-6 knit sts, 3-4.25 sts crochet
- Needles US5-6, Hooks G-6 (4mm) - US 7 (4.5mm)
Garments For Adult and Baby
Patterns from Universal for the pill-resistant Uptown DK yarn. This book includes 4 patterns; two vests, a hat, and a baby blanket.
The Bear Claw Vest (done in cables and rib sts) is sized from a women's small to 3x, with finished garment measurements of 32, 36, 39, 43, 46, 50". Materials needed are only 3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 5 balls of yarn and US#7 (4.5mm) needes for a gauge of 5 sts per inch in stockinette.
The XO Cabled Vest (done in cables and rib sts) is sized from a women's small to 3x, with finished garment measurements of 27, 32, 37, 42, 47, 52". Materials needed are only 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 7, balls and US# 7 (4.5mm) needles.
The Slouchy BRIMMED Hat is sized small to large with head circumference of 18.5, 19.5, 21". Materials needed is only 1 ball of yarn and US#8 (5mm). Hat is knit flat and seamed. Brim uses hard plastic or fabric interfacing to hold it's brim shape.
The Woven Rib Baby Blanket uses only 4 balls of yarn and is approx 36" square. US#8 29" needles.
(Shades of deep valentine reds)