Fisherman Twist

$5.95

Difficulty: Intermediate

Description

Create a unique neckline with this twisted rib neckband that is both elegant and cosy.  The sweater is worked from the top down starting with the ribbed neckband.  Short row bust shaping and a gently curved waistline create a streamlined, flattering sweater.

SIZE

Bust size: 28-30 [30-32, 32-34, 34-36, 36-38, 38-40, 40-42 / 42-44, 44-46, 46-48, 48-50, 50-52] inches

0-2 inches positive ease recommended.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Chest : 30 [32, 34, 36.25, 38, 40, 42 / 44.25, 46, 48, 50, 52.25] inches

Length: 24.5 [24.5, 24.75, 24.75, 25.5, 25.5, 25.75 / 25.75, 26.25, 26.25, 26.5, 27] inches

Size 36 inches modelled with 1 inch positive ease.

MATERIALS

Artesano Aran (50% Alpaca / 50% Wool; 144yds/132m per 100g skein); Color: Sunset (C805); 6 [7, 7, 7, 8, 8, 8 / 9, 9, 10, 10, 11] skeins

1 set US 8/5mm double-pointed needles

1 set US 7/4.5mm double-pointed needles

1 US 8/5mm circular needle, 24-inch length (or longer for larger sweater size)

1 US 7/4.5mm circular needle, 24-inch length (or longer for larger sweater size)

Cable needle; tapestry needle; stitch markers; waste yarn.

GAUGE

17 sts/21 rows = 4″ in stockinette stitch on larger needles

22 sts/28 rows = 4″ in fisherman’s rib on larger needles

I’m putting the finishing touches to a new pattern ‘Fisherman’s Twist’.  The pdf will be available along with more photos this weekend.

As you can probably see from the image, the name is fairly self explanatory given the large twisted Fisherman’s rib collar! It’s a very cosy sweater to wear, and the twisted rib neckline is dramatic while still being very wearable.

The rest of the sweater is kept simple and streamlined, short row shaping at the back of the neck, as well as short row bust shaping (and of course waist shaping!).  Cuffs are minimal folded hems.