Contains:
- Illustrated knitting pattern
- Metric and imperial measurements
- 9 sizes XS (S, M, L, 1X) (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
- Intermediate skill level
Materials you need at home:
- DK weight wool
- 1225 (1420, 1570, 1750, 1940) (2175, 2335, 2510, 2675) yd [1120 (1300, 1435, 1600, 1775) (1990, 2135, 2295, 2445) m]
- 3.25 & 3.5 mm (US 3 & 4) 24" (60 cm) or longer circular needles, or size to obtain gauge; 2.75 & 3.25 mm (US 2 & 3) 16" (40 cm) circular needles
- yarn needle
- 5 locking stitch markers
- 2 cable needles
A traditional fisherman’s rib stitch is accentuated by gorgeous cables at the neckline and sleeves. Employing traditional techniques, this modern garment will complement a wide variety of looks. You’ll wear it for years and years to come.
Skills required: increases / decreases, short rows, work cables from written instructions, knit into stitch in row below, basic sweater construction, picking up stitches, seaming
Gauge: 16 sts and 41 rows = 4" (10 cm) in Fisherman’s Rib Stitch Pattern, gently blocked and slightly stretched, using 3.5 mm (US 4) needle
Finished Measurements Bust: 34 (38, 42, 46, 50) (54, 58, 62, 66)" [86.5 (96.5, 106.5, 117, 127) (137, 147.5, 157.5, 167.5) cm]; garment is meant to be worn with 2 to 4" (5 to 10 cm) positive ease
