Irish Fisherman Knit Sweater - The Dun Laoghaire by Sears Roebuck and Co.

Irish Fisherman Knit Sweater - The Dun Laoghaire

Knitting
January 1968
Sears #5607 Fisherman Yarn
Aran (8 wpi) ?
6 stitches and 8 rows = 1 inch
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
chest sizes: 36 inches; 40 inches; 44 inches
English

Other items listed in pattern that are needed:
double point needles size 5
double point or cable needle
11 (12, 14) 3 oz skeins of Sears #5607 Fisherman Yarn

Pattern requires intermediate knitting skills to perform a variety of complex cables.

Missing Instructions for Sleeves:
Row 5: Repeat row 1.
Row 6: Repeat row 2.
Row 7: P1, K1, K1B, (P2, FDT on next 6 sts, P2, K3, C6F twice, K3), repeat from parenthesis once, P2, FDT on next 6 sts, P2, K1B, K1, P1.
Row 8: Repeat row 4.

From Sears Fisherman Knits back cover:
“These distinctive yarns come from Ireland’s Aran Islands and Galway Bay area, and legend has it that each pattern has special significance to the family of the fisherman who created it. We’re certainly grateful to these unknown artists for the grace and beauty of their intricate stitches.”

“Another contribution from the Irish is the unscoured, undyed wool used in the original fisherman knits. Lanolin rich oils made their sweaters water repellent and also softened the user’s hands while working with the yarn. Sears has created this yarn, our exclusive #5607 Fisherman Yarn, which is authentic in all respects including the lofty yet rugged 3 ply construction.”