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There is a child version of the pattern here.

The adult version of Swim Said the Mama Fishy is a top down, colourwork yoke pattern with long sleeves. The pattern is adapted from the child’s version of Swim Said the Mama Fishy and both patterns are suitable for all genders.

The pattern has been professionally graded, tech edited, and test knit. There is a schematic included with the pattern.

NOTE: the pattern is written for long sleeves. I did a modified version with short sleeves and heavier yarn and there is a project page with my notes on those mods.

Sizes and Finished Measurements:
The measurements for the sizes above and in the pattern schematic are for the finished sweater. The recommended ease is 2-3”/ 5-7.5 cm positive ease. Please select a size that is 2-3”/5-7.5 cm larger than the actual chest circumference, (or that will give you the preferred fit).

MATERIALS

Yarn:
4 ply fingering-weight yarn

Suggested Yarns:

MC: Highclere Castle (Brown)
Skein Queen Crush (75% Merino wool, 25% nylon; 465 yds / 425 m per 100g skein)
3 (3, 3, 4)(4, 4, 5) skeins

CC1: Chesil Beach (cream)
Skein Queen Crush (75% Merino wool, 25% nylon; 465 yds / 425 m per 100g skein)
1 (1, 1, 1)(1, 1, 1) skeins

CC2: Foxholes (orange)
Skein Queen Crush (75% Merino wool, 25% nylon; 465 yds / 425 m per 100g skein)
1 (1, 1, 1)(1, 1, 1) skeins

Yardage:
MC: 1015 (1135, 1280, 1435)(1585, 1705, 1885) yds/ 928 (1038, 1170, 1312)(1449, 1559, 1724) m
CC1: 125 (135, 155, 165)(175, 185, 195) yds / 114 (123, 142, 151)(160, 169, 178) m
CC2: 125 (135, 155, 165)(175, 185, 195) yds / 114 (123, 142, 151)(160, 169, 178) m

Needles:
Needle sizes are suggestions only. Please use the needle size necessary for you to obtain gauge.
Change to longer circular needles as necessary. Larger sizes will require longer needles.

US 2 (2.75mm) 16” (40 cm) circular for collar
US 2 (2.75mm) 24-31” (60-80 cm) circular for body hem
US 2 (2.75mm) DPNs or preferred needle type for cuffs
US 4 (3.5mm) 24-31” (60-80 cm) circular for body
US 4 (3.5mm) DPNs or preferred needle type for sleeves

Gauge:
26.5 sts and 31.5 rounds = 4 inches/10 cm over colourwork and st st, on larger needles, after blocking
30.5 sts and 31.5 rounds = 4 inches/10 cm over rib, on smaller needles, after blocking