Bowness is a classic raglan sweater knitted top down in the round. The body features a grid-like knit/purl texture whilst the sleeves are in simple stockinette. Our Donegal tweed Arranmore adds gorgeous depth of color and nubby texture to this wardrobe staple.
The Fibre Co. Arranmore...
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Bowness is a classic raglan sweater knitted top down in the round. The body features a grid-like knit/purl texture whilst the sleeves are in simple stockinette. Our Donegal tweed Arranmore adds gorgeous depth of color and nubby texture to this wardrobe staple.
The Fibre Co. Arranmore (80% merino wool, 10% cashmere, 10% silk, 160 m (175 yd) per 100 g hank) in shade Liadan – 4 [5: 5: 6: 6: 7] hanks. Our yardage includes enough for an 8×8” gauge swatch.
15 sts and 24 rnds to 10 cm (4 in) measured over st st after blocking using 5mm (US 8) needles.
Bust Circumference: 90.5 [101.5: 106.5: 120: 128: 138.5] cm
(36.25 [40.5: 42.5: 48: 51.25: 55.5] in)
Length (from shoulder): 51 [53.5: 53.5: 56: 57: 58.5] cm
(20.25 [21.25: 21.25: 22.25: 22.5: 23.25] in)
Sleeve seam: 40.5 [40.5: 42: 42: 44: 44] cm
(16 [16: 17: 17: 17.25: 17.25] in)
Hem Circumference: 82.5 [93.5: 98.5: 112: 120: 130.5] cm
(33 [37.25: 39.5: 44.75: 48: 52.25] in)
Sleeve Circumference: 32.5 [34: 36: 40: 43.5: 47.5] cm
(13 [13.5: 14.5: 16: 17.5: 19] in)
This knitting pattern comes as a PDF file, which will be downloadable via a link that will be emailed to you after purchase.
5mm (US 8) 61–80 cm (24–32 in) circular needle
5mm (US 8) circular needle or double-pointed needles for working a small circumference in the round
4.5mm (US 7) 61–80 cm (24–32 in) circular needle
4.5mm (US 7) 40 cm (16 in)
4.5mm (US 7) circular needle or double-pointed needles for working a small circumference in the round
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