Saturnalia Sweater by Mary Pranica
Craft: Knitting
The soft halo of Prairie and the beautiful stitch definition of Woolstok Light form the “rings” around this top-down raglan sweater. Varying stripe widths are punctuated by rounds of garter stitch that add texture and interest.
Experience Level:
Intermediate
Gauge:
In Stripe Sequence, 28 sts and 44 rnds = 4” using A and B and largest needle, before blocking
In Stripe Sequence, 28 sts and 34 rnds = 4” using A and B and largest needle, after blocking
Note: The fabric created by the Stripe Sequence has a good deal of lengthwise stretch after blocking. Measure gauge both before and after blocking; use this information to determine how many rows to work for body and sleeves to achieve desired length.
Sizes:
Women's XS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)
To Fit Bust Size 28-30 (32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46) (48-50, 52-54, 56-58, 60-62)”
Instructions are for smallest size, with larger sizes in parentheses. When one number is given it applies to all sizes.
Finished Measurements:
Chest Circumference: 28 (32, 36, 40, 44) (48, 52, 56, 60)”
Length At Center Back (After Blocking): 23 (23½, 24, 24½, 25) (25½, 26, 26½, 27)”
Sleeve Length to Underarm: 18”
Yarn:
Woolstok Light (Fingering) (100% Fine Highland Wool, 50g/218yds)
4 (4, 5, 5, 6) (6, 7, 7, 8) hanks A
Color Shown:
Midnight Sea (A)
Prairie (Fingering) (53% Suri Alpaca, 47% Baby Huacaya Alpaca; 50g/273yds)
2 (2, 2, 2, 2) (3, 3, 3, 3) hanks B
Color Shown:
Switchgrass (B)
Needles:
Size 3 (3.25mm) double pointed needles or preferred needles for small circumference knitting (for cuffs)
Size 3 (3.25mm) 16” circular needle (for neckband)
Size 3 (3.25mm) 24” or longer circular needle (for hem)
Size 5 (3.75mm) double pointed needles or preferred needles for small circumference knitting, or size needed to obtain gauge (for sleeves)
Size 5 (3.75mm) 16” circular needle (for sleeves)
Size 5 (3.75mm) 24” or longer circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge (for body)
Other Tools:
Stitch holder(s) or waste yarn, stitch markers in contrasting colors, & tapestry needle.
Notes
Change to double-pointed needles when stitches no longer fit comfortably on circular needle.
Optional: To minimize the jog when changing colors for stripes, use the jogless technique.