This design is part of the Reno Rafter 7: The Nevada Collection, a collaboration with Jimmy Beans Wool. The pattern will be live and available for sale on Friday, January 21.

Reno Rafter 7 is Jimmy Bean’s Wool’s first-ever truly local yarn! Made with wool from Rafter 7 sheep raised by the University of Nevada, Reno; spun into yarn by Mountain Meadow Wool; dyed by hand at Madelinetosh; and for sale exclusively at Jimmy Beans Wool!

Sizes: XS (S, M, L, 1X) (2X, 2X/3X, 3X, 4X, 5X)

Bust: 36.25 (40, 43.75, 47.25, 51) (54.5, 58.25, 61.75, 65.5, 69)”

Materials
Jimmy Beans Wool Reno Rafter 7 (100% Rafter 7 Merino Wool; 100g/215 yds)
• Librarian’s Dream (MC) - 5 (5, 6, 6, 7) (7, 8, 8, 8, 9) skeins
• Cactus (CC) - 3 (3, 3, 4, 4) (4, 5, 5, 5, 5) skeins

Needles: US Sizes 4 (3.5 mm) & 7 (4.5 mm): 16”, 32” circular & set of dpns
Notions: Stitch marker, stitch holders or waste yarn, tapestry needle

Gauge
22 sts x 25 rnds = 4” in stranded knitting on US Size 7

One of the many things I love about Reno are all of the outdoor activities to do year round. Whether it’s snowy winter or dead of heat summer, there are so many great trails to hike. Rattlesnake Trail is inspired by winding mountain roads and the desertscape of Northern Nevada.

This sweater is knit seamlessly from the top down. The beginning of round occurs at the center back neck. The color pattern is achieved with stranded knitting. Where possible, in the charted portion, slip the first stitch of the round when beginning a new section to avoid color jogs.