RULED BY NEPTUNE SWEATER

For this pattern, my main inspiration was Koi fish tattoos - definitely one of the most classic and iconic tattoo motifs, symbolizing strength and good fortune. Knitting patterns and tattoos might not seem that related at first glance, but you could say they are two different kinds of wearable art, right? I actually have two tattoos based on my own knitting patterns, and that’s something that inspires me to keep designing. Anyway, tangent over, enjoy knitting your koi sweater!

This pattern comes in 6 sizes.
To find your size, measure the circumference of your bust using a tape measure. If you usually wear bras, wear one while measuring. Then, choose whichever sweater size below that is 10-15 cm/4-6 inches larger than your bust measurement. If another area of your torso is larger than your bust (stomach/upper pelvis), measure that area and use it to find your size instead of your bust measurement.

A: 90 cm/35 inches
B: 100 cm/39 inches
C: 110 cm/43 inches
D: 120 cm/47 inches
E: 129 cm/50 inches
F: 135 cm/53 inches

Horizontal gauge: 20st=10cm/4” in stockinette stitch, after washing and blocking.
Vertical gauge: 20 rows=10cm/4” in stockinette stitch, after washing and blocking.
(If you can’t get your horizontal and vertical gauge to match up perfectly, what matters most is that your horizontal gauge is accurate! If your horizontal gauge is somewhere around 18-22 rows=10 cm, your sweater will still fit well)
Your gauge should be the exact same for both the colorwork section and the plain stockinette sections. You may need to use different needle sizes for the different sections of the sweater, so make sure to get gauge swatches for both the colorwork chart and the plain stockinette.

This pattern uses sport weight yarn, my preference is Rauma 3 tr strikkegarn which is a 100% wool yarn, 100 gram=300 meters. I hold it double with a silk mohair yarn (25 gram=210 meters), for added fuzz and softness.
Since this pattern will require blocking, I recommend that you use a yarn with a high wool content.

Recommended amount of yarn:
Color A is the base color for the whole sweater, and color B is used for the colorwork pattern.
A: 900 meters of color A, 150 meters of color B
B: 1000 meters of color A, 150 meters of color B
C: 1100 meters of color A, 150 meters of color B
D: 1200 meters of color A, 175 meters of color B
E: 1300 meters of color A, 175 meters of color B
F: 1400 meters of color A, 200 meters of color B

Terms and conditions
Do not sell, publish, or share this document in any other way.
Finished objects made using this pattern may not be sold commercially.
Individual people are free to sell their finished sweaters in any way they want, but no commercial business is allowed to manufacture and sell sweaters made using this pattern. The term “commercial business” includes any business from a tiny little Etsy store to major fast fashion companies.

Contact information
For any questions about the pattern, send an email to klaraceciliaknitwear@gmail.com
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