Pattern description from The Celtic Collection: “The Ardagh Chalice is an astonishingly fine piece of Celtic art from the first millennium A.D. that is now in the National Museum of Ireland in Dublin. I was intrigued by the ornamental fretwork patterns on the glass studs which decorate it, and used them as the basis of this design. The diamond-shaped grid on this sweater is coloured with a mixture of soft and striking blues that resembles a work of art in stained glass.”

Knitted Measurements:

• To fit chest/bust 81-86 (91-102, 107-117) cm/32-34 (36-40, 42-46)”
• Underarm 106 (116,127) cm/41½ (45½, 50)”
• Length from top of shoulder 61 (64, 68) cm/24 (25¼, 26¾)”
• Sleeve seam 46 (48, 49) cm/18 (18¾, 19¼)”

Materials:

• Yarn: Rowan Donegal Lambswool Tweed; Fine Cotton Chenille; Silkstones
• A. Sapphire Donegal Tweed (486) 200 (225, 250)g; B. Blue Mist Silkstones (832) 75g; C. Mole Fine Chenille (380) 100g; D. Privet Fine Chenille (394) 50g; E. Dragonfly Silkstones (823) 75g; F. Marble Silkstones (833) 75g; G. Eau de Nil silkstones (835) 75g; H. Turquoise Fine Chenille (383) 100g; I. Maple Fine Chenille (396) 50g
• 1 pair each 2¾ (US2) and 3¼mm (US3) needles
• 1 set of double-pointed or 40cm (16in) circular 2¾ (US2) needles
• 2 stitch holders
• Stitch markers
• Darning needle