Shoal of Fish Sweater 2 with broad raglan, worked with DROPS Kid-Silk and Alpaca held together, and one strand of Merino. The fish school on the body is 38 rounds of intricate work, while the rest is straightforward knitting. The sweater is worked from the bottom up. The sweater shown in the pictures is size M.

Sizes
XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL)

Measurements
Bust circumference: 84 (90) 95 (104) 111 (119) cm
Full length: 56 (58) 60 (63) 65 (67) cm
Sleeve length: 42 (44) 44 (45) 45 (46) cm
Neck circumference: 43 (45) 45 (46) 46 (48) cm

Gauge
21 stitches and 22 rounds in stocking stitch on 4.5 mm needles = 10 x 10 cm
NOTE: Needle size is only a guide. If you get too many stitches on 10 cm, change to a larger needle size. If you get too few stitches on 10 cm, change to a smaller needle size.

Needles
Double-pointed needles (dpns): 3.5 mm and 4.5 mm.
Circular needles: 40 cm and 80 cm, 3.5 mm and 4.5 mm.

Yarn and yarn amounts
DROPS Alpaca, 100 % alpaca. Yardage pr skein 50 grams = 167 meters
DROPS Kid-Silk 75% super kid mohair, 25% silk. Yardage pr skein 25 grams = 200 meters
DROPS Merino, 100 % merino extra fine. Yardage pr skein 50 grams= 105 meters

DROPS Alpaca
Colour 4305 Dark indigo, 250 (300) 300 (300) 350 (350) g

DROPS Merino extra fine
Colour 08 Beige Grey, 100 g

DROPS Kid-Silk
Colour 28 Navy Blue, 100 (100) 125 (125) 125 (125) g
Note: After the ribbing on the body, colour 26 Seafoam is used in place of colour 28 Navy Blue in the sweater shown. This colour is sold out in most large online stores but may still be found in smaller online or physical yarn shops.

Knitting the Shoal of Fish Sweater
The Shoal of Fish Sweater is knitted in the round, which means that instead of knitting back and forth in rows, you’ll be working in continuous circles to create a seamless garment. Knitting in the round is an efficient technique that eliminates the need for side seams, giving the jumper a smooth, even finish.