Ballymena Sweater by Maggie Jackson

Ballymena Sweater

Knitting
January 2004
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in seed stitch on smaller needles with Maggi's Linen
US 9 - 5.5 mm
US 10 - 6.0 mm
1330 - 1450 yards (1216 - 1326 m)
S (M, L, 1X)
English

Skill Level: Intermediate

Fit: Loose (man); Oversized (woman)

Approximate measurements:

  • Chest/Bust: 45 (48, 51, 54)“
  • Body length: 28 (29, 29, 29)“ plus 3” flap
  • Length from center back to cuff (arm slightly bent): 29 (29.5, 30, 30)“

Yarn:

  • 960 (960, 1080, 1080) yds wool tweed (bulky weight) in denim
  • 370 yds linen blend (medium weight) in navy

Notions:
- Stitch markers

Stitches:
Stockinette Stitch
Seed Stitch
Single Ridge Stitch
Alternating Bobble Rib
P5, K1 Rib
Basket Weave
Tube
Split Stitch