Summary
This pattern was originally designed in 1947 and became the most popular design sold by Bohus Stickning; representing the characteristic style of Bohus Knitting

It is available as a pattern in the book Poems of Color or as a Kit which can be obtained from the Bohus Museum or from Solveig Gustaffson

Charts Included
One chart is provided for the color work.

Finished sizes
40 (44, 48)” approximate bust/chest width

Book Variations
The book also contains patterns for

• The Blue Shimmer Yoke Pullover
• The Blue Shimmer Jacket
• The Blue Shimmer Cap

Solveig Gustaffson variations
Solveig Gustaffson provides kits for

• Blue Shimmer sweater/cardigan, which has the patterns for both and enough yarn to knit either the sweater or cardigan
• Blue Shimmer Hat and Scarf, which has the patterns for both and enough yarn to knit both

Materials:

• Kimmet Croft Fibers’ Fairy Hare (60% Rambouillet wool, 40% Angora; 1 oz. = approx. 150 yards/137 meters): 8 (9, 10) oz. #FF27 (MC); 1 oz. each #FF51 and #FF33; and 0.33 oz. #FF32; 0.25 oz. each #FF19, #FF49, #FF55, and #FF59.
• Nine 5/8” buttons

Needle Suggestions:

• Size 3 for unpatterned area - 16” and 29” circular
• Size 2 for patterned area - 16” and 29” circular, and double pointed
• Size 1 for ribbing - 29” circular, and double pointed

Note: “Follow graph making increases or decreases in rounds indicated. This is necessary to make the sts in the round evenly divisible by the number of sts in the pattern repeat.”