Ravens in Snow by Iris Fagerland

Ravens in Snow

Knitting
February 2024
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
28 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in stockinete
US 4 - 3.5 mm
1900 - 2300 yards (1737 - 2103 m)
Small (38”), Medium (42”), Large (46”), X-Large (50”), XX-Large(54”)
English
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Skill level: Intermediate/Advanced. Color work sweater is worked from the top down in a single
piece with raglan sleeves. The entire sweater is knit in the round.

Size: To fit bust size: Small (38”), Medium (42”), Large (46”), X-Large (50”), XX-Large(54”).
Sweater shown in photo is medium. Sweater has approx. 2-4” negative ease for a more flattering
fit.

Materials: 14 colors (1 black, 1 white, 1 blue, 1 red, 1 gray, 6 purple gradients, and 3 pink
gradients) 100% pure Rohrspatz und Wollmeise fingering weight merino wool yarn 100g = 350
meters = 383 yards. The pattern requires approximately 1900-2300 yards depending on size.
(Size medium shown in photo took 550 grams 2107 yards.)

Approximate grams required per color:
Black: 220-300 grams
White: 75-150 grams
Gray: 30-60 grams
Blue: 30-60 grams
Red: 2-3 grams (used for Raven eyes only)
Purples 1-6: 20-40 grams each
Pinks 1-3: 20-40 grams each

Needles: US size 4 circular needle (or size needed to obtain gauge). One set of US 4 double
pointed needles.

Other: Stitch markers, stitch holders (or scrap of yarn), and yarn needle.

Gauge: 28 stitches and 32 rows worked in Stockinette = 4” x 4” square on size US 4 needles.