Speed Racer by Joshua Eckels

Speed Racer

Knitting
November 2007
Aran (8 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 25 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch (St st) on larger needles
US 9 - 5.5 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
1098 - 1647 yards (1004 - 1506 m)
Finished chest: 41 (43, 48, 52, 55)"
English

Pattern description from Speed Racer: “I’m a design junkie and I truly believe that there is a lot of power in a thoughtfully placed stripe. From bullet trains and vintage racing cars to those hypnotic center lines on the freeway or the graceful ribbon of a skier’s path, a long stripe implies speed and direction and brands a player for sport. This racing stripe sweater allows you to pick his favorite team colors and go. Styled like a vintage ski sweater with a roomier jersey fit and a sleek long stripe from collar to cuff, it’s the perfect go-to sweater - whether he’s playing a game of just watching one on TV.”

Sizes:

  • S (M, L, XL, XXL)
  • Finished chest: 41 (43, 48, 52, 55)“
  • Finished length 21 (22, 23½, 23½, 24)“

Materials:

  • Tahki Stacy Charles Donegal Tweed (100% wool; 100g/183yd)
  • MC: 5 (5, 6, 7, 8) skeins #844 blue
  • CC: 1 skein #832 red orange
  • US 9 (5.5mm) straight needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
  • US 8 (5mm) 16” circular needles
  • Stitch markers
  • Stitch holder