Regal Thistle Sweater by Carolyn Holbrook

Regal Thistle Sweater

Knitting
November 2020
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
1200 - 1740 yards (1097 - 1591 m)
Sizes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6. Chest Measurement - 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 50 in / 81, 91, 102, 112, 122, 132 cm.
English
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Yarn - Tukuwool Fingering Color-ways: MC - H36 Rhoto (Heather Grey Green) - and CC - H30 Haave (Plum) - 213 yards / 200 meters per 50 skein or any similar rustic fingering weight yarn. Size 4 Sample - 1459 yards / 1334 meters.

Yarn Requirements - Skeins 6, (7, 7, 7, 8, 9) based on 213 yards /195 meters per 50g skein. Estimated yards/meters - 1200, 1275, 1375, 1459, 1560, 1740 / (1097, 1166, 1257, 1334, 1427, 1591).

Notions - BOR Marker (Beginning of Round Marker), Stitch Markers, Tapestry Needle.

Sweater Construction
A topdown yoke sweater with easy colorwork chart with incorporated increases. Short rows are used to enhance the fit and provide a higher back neck. You can adjust the length of the sweater to your liking cropped or a longer length. This is a great sweater for a beginner Fair Isle sweater knitter with frequent stitch counts and links to technique tutorials. The Regal Thistle sweater is perfect to wear with your tartan while visiting the Scottish Highlands or on an outing to get a cup of cappuccino.

Finished Measurements with 4 in / (10 cm) positive ease - 36, (40, 44, 48, 52, 56) in / 91, (102, 112, 122, 132, 142) cm.