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.
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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.
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)
The sweater is intended to be worn with of positive ease. Designed with 10–15 cm (4–6 in) of positive ease at chest circumference.
15 sts and 24 rnds to 10 cm (4 in) measured over st st after blocking using 5mm (US 8) needles.
The most current version of this pattern is V3. Please note you will be purchasing the latest pattern version. Pattern updates are sent to all customers who have purchased a pattern either through email or a Ravelry message.
If you find you are working with an older version, please go to our errata page for details of corrections and updates made. You can find the version you are working from by checking the pattern page footers.
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
Darning needle
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