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Chessie
Local legend has long told the tales of Chessie, the Chesapeake Bay’s very own sea monster. Some marine scientists theorize that the Chessie sightings have been from the massive, aloof sturgeon which still lives in the deepest waters of the bay, but no one is sure. This loose-fitting, boxy sweater with exaggerated drop shoulder sleeves pays homage to Chessie with the deep ribbing that resembles Chessie rising from the water.
It is worked flat from the top down and at the underarms, joined in the round and worked in the round to the bottom edge. Stitches for drop-shoulder sleeves are picked up around the armhole and sleeves are worked in the round down to the cuff.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Women’s XS (S, M, L) XL, 2X, 3X, 4X Shown in Size S
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest circumference: 40.5 (44, 48, 52) 56.5, 60, 64, 68”/101 (110, 120, 130) 141, 150, 160, 170 cm
Intended to be worn with 10-12”/25-30cm positive ease
YARN
Cascade Yarns, Pure Alpaca, (220yds/200m, 3.5oz/100g, 100% Baby Alpaca): #3091 Monterey Bay Heather 6 (6, 7, 8) 8, 9, 10, 10 hanks
Total Yarn Needed:
1070 (1270, 1395, 1525) 1619, 1851, 1985, 2106 yds/979 (1161, 1275, 1394) 1481, 1692, 1815, 1926 m
NEEDLES
Size US 6 (4mm), circular 16”/40cm for neck, 24-36”/60-80cm depending on sweater size, and one set of double pointed needles (dpns) or one size smaller than gauge needles
Size US 7 (4.5mm), circular 24-36”/60-80cm depending on sweater size, and one set of double pointed needles (dpns) or size needed to obtain gauge
NOTIONS
Cable needle (cn)
Removable stitch markers
Spare needle
Stitch markers
Stitch holders
Tapestry needle
Pattern is charted and written out with schematics.
Pattern is in English only.
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- First published: February 2024
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