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Alba Sweater

The Celtic Collection
Knitting
July 1994
Rowan Lightweight DK
Rowan Silkstones
Rowan Donegal Lambswool Tweed
Rowan Wool Cotton
DK / 8 ply (11 wpi)
15 stitches and 15 rows = 2 inches in chart pattern, using 3¼mm (US3) needles and working the patt on right side only, breaking off yarns at the end of every row
US 3 - 3.25 mm
To fit bust 86-92 (94-102) cm/34-36 (37-40)"

Pattern description from The Celtic Collection: “The arrowhead key pattern that I have chosen for this sweater is an example of Pictish Celtic art from the Nigg stone, an ancient stone cross standing in North Eastern Scotland. It is worked here in a blend of eighteen misty shades that are reminiscent of the early morning colours of lacks and distant hills, and complemented by check patterned borders.”

Knitted Measurements:

  • To fit bust 86-92 (94-102) cm/34-36 (37-40)”
  • Width underarm 108 (119.5) cm/42½(47)”
  • Length from top of shoulder: 55.5 (58.5) cm/21¾ (23)”
  • Sleeve length: 42.5 (45) cm/16¾ (17¾)”

Materials:

  • Yarn: Rowan LDK; Rowan Silkstones; Rowan Donegal Tweed; Rowan Wool/Cotton.
  • A. Dragonfly Silkstones (823) 100g; B. Mushroom LDK (59) 50g; C. Dove Wool/Cotton (911) 40(80)g; D. Teal Silkstones (828) 50 (100)g; E. Kashmir Wool/Cotton (910) 40 (80)g; F. Dried Rose Silkstones (825) 50g; G. Woad Silkstones (829) 50g; H. Dusk LDK (423) 25g; I. Pale Silver LDK (58) 25(50)g; J. Peppermint LDK (416) 50g; K. Dolphin Donegal Tweed (478) 50 (75)g; L. Sea Green LDK (655) 50 (75)g; M. Aqua LDK (123) 50g; N. Beetle Silkstones (834) 50(100)g; O. Ice Blue LDK (48) 50g; P. Blue Mist Silkstones (832) 50g; Q. Mulled Wine Silkstones (830) 50g; R. Pale Blue LDK (122) 25g.
  • 1 Set of double-pointed or circular 3¼mm (US3) needles.
  • 2 Stitch holders.
  • 2 Safety pins.

Most of the specified yarns are no longer available. A kit using Alice Starmore’s Hebridean Yarn is available from Virtual Yarns.