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Spearhead and Chain by Alice Starmore and Anne Matheson

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Spearhead and Chain

by Alice Starmore and Anne Matheson

Published in

Knitting from the British Islands

Craft

Knitting

Category

Sweater → Pullover

Suggested yarn

Hayfield Natural Wool Aran

Yarn weight

Worsted (9 wpi) ?

Gauge

23 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in Panel A

Needle size

US 7 - 4.5 mm

US 5 - 3.75 mm

Yardage

1440 - 1760 yards (1317 - 1609 m)

Sizes available

To fit bust/chest 86/91/97/102/107cm (34/36/38/40/42in), Length from top of shoulder 62/63/65/66/67cm (24.5/25/25.5/26/26.5in), Sleeve seam 43/43/46/46/46cm (17/17/18/18/18in)

Languages

English

Spearheads, chains, ropes and diamonds are all part of the imagery of the fisherman’s trade. They are all present in this classic sweater, knitted in the traditional Aran style, complete with cable ribbing on welt, collar and cuffs.