Fishing for Rainbows Sweater by Vanessa Fleming

Fishing for Rainbows Sweater

Knitting
September 2021
yarn held together
Aran
+ Aran
= Super Bulky (5-6 wpi) ?
7 stitches and 14 rows = 4 inches
in Fisherman's Rib
US 19 - 15.0 mm
400 - 600 yards (366 - 549 m)
English
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Materials

  • YARN - Mohair. 2 or more strands held together making a total weight of 109 yds/100g = chunky) 400 to 600g of yarn total. This can vary depending on the yarn being used. Examples of yarn used during testing: 2 strands of Take Care Mohair by Wool and the Gang. 4 strands of Diablo Mohair by Hobbii (1 ball was split into two). Check out Instagram high- light Fishing for Rainbows to see test knit and yarn used.
  • CORDS - ranging from 16”(40cm) to 32”(80cm)
  • TOOLS - stitch markers, tapestry needle Suggested Needles
  • US 19 (15mm)

Gauge

Using US 19 (15mm) in fisherman’s rib 4” x 4” = 7 sts x 14 rows

Size

Pattern is written for 8 sizes: 1(30-32”) 2(34-36”) 3(38- 40”) 4(42-44”) 5(46-48”) 6(50-52”) 7(54-56”) 8(58-60”)
Sweater has 12-14” positive ease and is meant to be oversized Model in photo has a 38” bust/5” height and is wearing a size 3
Sweater Measurements
Bust (A to B) = 44(48)52(56)60(64)68(72)” Length (C to D) = 22” as pattern is written Sleeve Length (A to E) = 11” as pattern is written

Skills Required

Knit
Purl
Knit 1 below Purl 1 below Decreases Slip sts