Fractal by Katya Frankel

Fractal

Knitting
September 2012
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch in a round
US 10½ - 6.5 mm
US 10 - 6.0 mm
English
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This chunky-weight raglan has a random geometrical
pattern on the front that’s been set into a stocking stitch
ground. I designed the pattern “free hand” following a
simple rule of no more than 4 purl squares (4 sts x 5
rows each) for each horizontal or vertical line. The chart
has been scaled up and down to be proportional in all
the sizes. However, in the spirit of random play, feel free
to work up your own variation of stacked checks on your
sweater.

  • SIZE & SKILL LEVEL Finished chest circumference - 25¼ (27½, 29¾, 32, 34¼) in / 64 (70, 75.5, 81.5, 87) cm. To fit sizes 4 (6-8, 10, 12, 14). Shown in size 10. Intermediate difficulty - Knit, purl, decreases, picking up stitches, working in the round, short rows.
  • MATERIALS AND NOTIONS 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) skeins of Cascade Ecological Wool (100% undyed Peruvian highland Wool; 250g / 478yds / 437m); #8018 light gray. Substitute with approximately 390 (430, 460, 500, 530) yds / 350 (390, 420, 450, 480) m of Chunky weight yarn that knits to the specified gauge. 6 mm (US 10) double-pointed and 24 in / 60 cm long circular needles. 6.5 mm (US 10½) double-pointed and 24 in / 60 cm long circular needles. Always adjust needle size to obtain the correct gauge. Stitch markers in 3 colours, stitch holders, and tapestry needle.
  • GAUGE 14 sts and 20 rows / rnds = 4 in / 10 cm in St st using larger needles.