South Sister Sweater by Natascha Tulloch

South Sister Sweater

Knitting
August 2025
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
30 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in over colorwork, wet blocked
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
1330 - 2070 yards (1216 - 1893 m)
1 (2,3,4,5) 6 {7,8,9, 10}
English
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Inspired by the Three Sisters volcanic peaks in the Cascades of Oregon, this sweater features colorwork aligned within raglan shaped sleeves and continuing throughout the body and sleeves. Knit from the top down, you can easily try on as you go and adjust the sleeve and body length to fit your personal style.

Sizes 1 (2,3,4,5) 6 {7,8,9, 10}

Finished Bust Circumference 35.5 (39.25, 41.75, 45, 48.25) 51.5 {54.75, 57.75, 61, 64.25}“ 90 (99.5, 106.5, 114.5, 122.5) 130.5 {139, 147, 155, 163} cm
Recommended ease is -2 to +2”/-5 to +5 cm.
Sample is Size 2 on a 38”/96.5cm bust with 1”/2.5 cm positive ease.

Yarn
MC – Fingering or Light Sport Weight
970 (1090,1120,1200,1290) 1400 {1520,1580,1710,1810} yds
890 (990, 1030, 1100, 1180) 1280 {1390, 1450, 1560, 1600} m
CC – Fingering or Light Sport Weight
360 (400,410,440,480) 510 {560,580,630,670} yds
330 (370,380,410,440) 470 {510,530,580,610} m
Yardage may vary between knitters and yarn choice.

Suggested Yarn
MC- The Farmer’s Daughter Fiber Spinster’s Daughter (300 yds 274 m)
Evergreen 4 (4, 5, 5, 5) 6 {6, 6, 7, 7} skeins
CC – Spincycle Yarns Dyed in the Wool (200 yards 183 m)
Deep Bump 3 (3, 3, 3, 3) 4 {4, 4, 4, 5} skeins

Needles
Ribbing: US 3/3.25 mm
Main: US 4/3.5 mm Or needle size to obtain gauge.

Notions
Darning needle, stitch markers (one unique), scissors, scrap yarn or stitch holders.

Gauge
30 sts & 32 rnds – 4”/10 cm on larger needles, measured over colorwork pattern in the round after wet blocking.