L'etoile Du Nord Sweater by Mary Pranica

Craft: Knitting

Named for the Minnesota state motto, the L’Etoile Du Nord Sweater is a colorwork lover’s dream. Stars and moons are the main motifs featured in this modern incarnation of the traditional Fair Isle sweater.

Experience level

Advanced

Yarn

WOOLSTOK (WORSTED) (100% Fine Highland Wool, 50g/123yds):

9 (10, 12, 13, 14) (15, 17, 18, 19) hanks A,

2 (2, 2, 3, 3) (3, 3, 3, 4) hanks B,

1 (1, 1, 2, 2) (2, 2, 2, 2) hank(s) C,

1 (1, 2, 2, 2) (2, 2, 2, 2) hank(s) D,

1 hank E.

Colors shown

Midnight Sea No. 1317 (A)

Highland Fleece No. 1303 (B)

Thermal Fleece No. 1318 (C)

Spring Ice No. 1320 (D)

Spun Gold No. 1316 (E)

Needles & notions

US 4 - 3.5 mm

US 6 - 4.0 mm

Stitch holders

Stitch markers

Tapestry needle

Yardage

1722 yards (1575 m)

Sizes available

XS-5XL

Finished measurements

CHEST CIRCUMFERENCE: 32 (36, 40, 44, 48) (52, 56, 60, 64)“

LENGTH: 22 (22, 22¾, 23, 23½) (24, 24½, 25, 25½)“

SLEEVE LENGTH TO UNDERARM: 16¾“