Shoal of fish Sweater 1 with broad raglan, worked with DROPS Kid-Silk and Alpaca held together. The fish school on the body is 38 rounds of intricate work, while the rest is straightforward knitting. The sweater is worked from the bottom up. The sweater shown in the pictures is size M.

Sizes
XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL)

Measurements
Bust circumference: 84 (90) 95 (104) 111 (119) cm
Full length: 56 (58) 60 (63) 65 (67) cm
Sleeve length: 42 (44) 44 (45) 45 (46) cm
Neck circumference: 43 (45) 45 (46) 46 (48) cm

Gauge
21 stitches and 22 rounds in stocking stitch on 4.5 mm needles = 10 x 10 cm

NOTE: Needle size is only a guide. If you get too many stitches on 10 cm, change to a larger needle size. If you get too few stitches on 10 cm, change to a smaller needle size.

Needles
Double-pointed needles (dpns): 3.5 mm and 4.5 mm
Circular needles: 40 cm and 80 cm, 3.5 mm and 4.5 mm

Yarn and yarn amounts
DROPS Alpaca, 100 % alpaca. Yardage per skein 50 grams = 167 meters
DROPS Kid-Silk 75% super kid mohair, 25% silk. Yardage per skein 25 grams = 200 meters

DROPS Alpaca
Colour 100 Natural, 150 (150) 200 (200) 200 g
Colour 3770 Raspberry Rose, 150 (150) 150 (150) 200 (200) g

DROPS Kid-Silk
Colour 20 Light Beige, 75 g
Colour 17 Dark Pink, 75 g

Note: Work with one strand of each yarn held together.

Knitting the Shoal of Fish Sweater
The Shoal of Fish Sweater is knitted in the round, which means that instead of knitting back and forth in rows, you’ll be working in continuous circles to create a seamless garment. Knitting in the round is an efficient technique that eliminates the need for side seams, giving the jumper a smooth, even finish.