Soft and comfortable sweater
An easy-to-knit jumper for beginners, made with an ultra-soft and puffy alpaca yarn, very pleasant to touch. The kit contains wool balls, optional knitting needles, the booklet with the knitting pattern and all the explanations for sizes S, M, L and XL. Follow on our blog, the complete tutorial of the jumper explained from A to Z.
An easy kit to learn to knit!
The measurements of our model correspond to a size M. The height of the jumper is 57 cm for this size.
A casual jumper to knit
The Nagano jumper is a must-have for winter and mid-season because of its loose and comfortable shape. It has a straight cut with set-in sleeves and a flared V-neckline, which makes it very stylish. Wear it over a top with a lace trim or a blouse that you leave hanging. The Nagano jumper is knitted with Céleste, a noble yarn made from alpaca and silk. This naturally swelling yarn gives the stitch great softness.
Easy to knit
You don't need to be an expert in knitting to make the Nagano jumper. Its simplicity makes it an affordable pattern for beginners. It is composed of 4 parts (back, front and 2 sleeves), knitted with needles n°5 (8 US). To make the Nagano jumper, you just need to know the basics of knitting:
• Knit stockinette stitch and garter stitch
• Decrease and increase
• Bind off stitches
• Assembly
If you know these techniques, you can easily knit this jumper. The accompanying booklet will give you all the explanations and guide you to success. If you want to learn to knit, try the Nagano jumper, which is quick and easy to make. You will be proud to make it work your first jumper!
To help you knit this jumper, go to our blog and follow the tutorials that explain all the steps to make it.
Customization
The Celeste yarn is available in several colors: anthracite (the model shown), duck blue, rust and sand. Choose the color that suits you. You can choose between several sizes. Be aware that this knit is quite loose. Take one size down if you want a tighter jumper.
The kit
The kit contains everything you need to make the jumper: the yarn in the selected color, the accompanying booklet with step-by-step explanations, a small sewing heart and the optional knitting needles. If you don't need the needles, don’t forget to select "without needles” or check "with needles" if you want them in your kit.
To make this model, you will also need some knitting accessories, such as a pair of scissors, a tape measure and a wool needle. If you are missing a tool, visit our Haberdashery page to complete your tools.
Maintenance
You can wash your knit by hand with water <30 degrees or in the washing machine, wool cycle. Squeeze without wringing and avoid machine drying. Dry flat in a ventilated area. Store flat your jumper.
Data sheet
- Compositions
- Alpaca
- Technique
- Needles
- Stitches
- Stocking stitches
- Difficulty Level
- Easy
- Needles size
- 5