Crossing Eiden by Nona Davenport

Crossing Eiden

Knitting
May 2019
Sport (12 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 38 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette, after blocking
US 2 - 2.75 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
1225 - 3030 yards (1120 - 2771 m)
36", 40", 44", 48", 52", 56", 60", 64" bust
English
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This sweater is the culmination of years of experimentation, and a fortunate discovery! I was inspired by Celtic cables in the crosses of Scotland, and wondered how to work them with the brioche stitch. Traditional methods made the fabric too bulky, but when I happened upon the brioche star stitch, everything clicked. Within a day I had cast on my sweater, and it was finished in time to wear to EYF - the Edinburgh Yarn Festival in 2019. The photos were taken in front of St. John the Baptist Church, and in a close off High Street along the Royal Mile. Dun Eiden was the original name of the fort built on or near Castle Rock and was later called Edinburgh.

Here is the link to the video tutorial on youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIE50BLFZiYEuW1bMgIUU8BsfvvbXUEos

Sizes: 1, 2, 3, 4, (5, 6, 7, 8)
The sweater is knit with zero ease. Due to the stretchy nature of brioche, it’s best to size down if between measurments.

Finished Bust Measurements: 36, 40, 44, 48, (52, 56, 60, 64)”
92, 102, 112, 122, (132, 142, 152, 162) cm

Yarn: Polka Dot Sheep “Ski Town Sport” (80% superwash merino wool, 20% nylon, 328 yards in 100 g) or a light sport weight

Yardage is estimated and may vary, depending on yarn used, personal gauge, or modifications.
MC: 975, 1150, 1300, 1400, (1550, 1700, 1850, 2000) yds
CC: 250, 350, 450, 550, (670, 790, 910, 1030) yds

MC: Winter Raven 3, 4, 4, 5, (5, 5, 5, 6) skeins
CC: Platinum 1, 2, 2, 2, (3, 3, 3, 4) skeins

This pattern has been tech edited and test knit.