Neigh features large rearing horses “galloping” around the body and fun motifs on the sleeves. Knit from the bottom up and worked in the round using stranded colorwork, this pattern is sure to keep you engaged throughout the project. The long floats are easily managed by catching them every few stitches or using ladderback jacquard. Inspired by the romanticized vision of the old American west and my love of horses, my sample is knit in Pishkun by the Farmer’s Daughter Fiber - a rustic, squishy DK wool that will keep you warm and cozy during those chilly days riding.

Due to the nature of the large charts, this pattern only comes in 6 sizes but is size inclusive for busts measuring from 28-68” 71-173 cm. This sweater is designed to be worn with 6-12” 15.5-30.5 cm of positive ease at the bust. Be sure to check the sleeve measurement as well to ensure you are choosing the correct size. Please reach out if you need help choosing a size!

This pattern has been test knitted and tech edited.

MATERIALS
Yarn:
The Farmer’s Daughter Fibers
Pishkun (100% Montana and Wyoming Rambouillet)
255 yards 233 meters 100 grams
light worsted weight

Colors used in sample:
MC: Napi (cream)
CC1: The Lazy Moose (brown)
CC2: Salmonberry (rust)

Needles:
Note that needle sizes are suggested only. You may need to use a different size to achieve gauge. Some knitters also find that they require different sizes for colorwork and stockinette knitting to get the same gauge.
Ribbing: US 5 3.75 mm
Main: US 6 4 mm
Colorwork (optional): US 7 4.5 mm

Notions: Stitch Markers, scrap yarn or stitch holders, tapestry needle, row counter (optional)

GAUGE
Colorwork and stockinette: 18 sts and 26 rounds = 4” 10 cm in stockinette on main needles after blocking

Note- You should always knit your swatch the same way that the pattern is knit—in this case, in the round. Block your swatch as you will your finished garment and allow it to dry fully before measuring

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4) {5, 6}
Recommended ease: 6-12” 15.5-30.5 cm of positive ease at the bust and 2-5” 5-13 cm of positive ease at the sleeve. This sweater is meant to have an oversized, slouchy fit. See schematic for full fit information.

Finished bust circumference: 37.5 (46.75, 56, 65.5) {74.75, 84}“ 95 (118.5, 142, 166) {189.5, 213.5} cm

Yardage: Please note that yardage is estimated, and can vary between knitters.

MC: 783 (978, 1174, 1370) {1565, 1761} yards
716 (894, 1073, 1252) {1431, 1610} meters
Skeins: 4 (4, 5, 6) {7, 7}

CC1: 92 (115, 138, 161) {184, 207} yards
85 (106, 127 148) {169, 190} meters
Skeins: 1 skein for all sizes

CC2: 346 (432, 519, 605) {692, 778} yards
316 (395, 474, 553) {632, 711} meters
Skeins: 2 (2, 3, 3) {3, 4}