Fortune Bay by Mercedes Tarasovich

Fortune Bay

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Knitting
August 2012
DK (11 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
990 - 1650 yards (905 - 1509 m)
30 1⁄2 (34 1⁄2, 38 1⁄2, 42 1⁄2 46 1⁄2, 51 1⁄4, 55 1⁄4)" / 77.5 (87.5, 98, 108, 118, 130, 140.5) cm. Intended to be worn with 2–3" / 5–7.5 cm positive ease.
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Discontinued. This digital pattern is no longer available online.

A twist on the classic striped sailor sweater, Fortune Bay is worked seamlessly from the top down, beginning with garter stitch neckband/faux buttonband. Short rows shape the front neck, and stripes flow beautifully from body to sleeves by using a seamless set-in sleeve method.

A bold swath of diagonal stripes breaks the traditional horizontal pattern, using the shadow wrap short row method to create a knit-in slant. Simple garter stitch trim and optional button embellishment add polish to the details of this new version of a wardrobe classic.

For additional help with shadow wrap short rows, visit Socktopus’ excellent tutorial.