Traditional Fishermens Sweaters, Brand Name : Brooklyn Tweed

Textured patterns found on traditional fishermen’s sweaters adorn this simple and practical stole. The knitting is straightforward, accessible to the adventurous beginner. The wrap achieves its generous dimensions and fluid drape through the use of blocking wires, typically used to put knitted lace under tension as it dries to open up the stitch motifs. Wires allow for even stretching of the fabric while maintaining a crisp, straight edge on all sides.
Yardage
DK Version
- Approximately 1160 total yards of DK weight yarn
Worsted Version
- Approximately 630 yards of worsted weight wool yarn
Yarn
DK Version
- 8 skeins of Brooklyn Tweed Arbor (100% American Targhee Wool; 145 yards50g)
Worsted Version
- 5 skeins of Brooklyn Tweed Shelter (100% American Targhee-Columbia Wool; 140 yards50g)
Samples photographed in colors Degas (Arbor) and Soot (Shelter)
Gauge
DK Version
- 20 stitches & 32 rows = 4? in textured pattern, after stretch-blocking
Worsted Version
- 14 stitches & 24 rows = 4? in textured pattern, after stretch-blocking
Needles
DK Version
- One pair of straight needles or a 32? circular needle* in size needed to obtain gauge listed
- Suggested needle size: 4 mm (US 6)
Worsted Version
- One pair of straight needles or a 32? circular needle* in size needed to obtain gauge listed
- Suggested needle size: 5 mm (US 8)
Knitter’s preferred style of needle may be used
Finished Dimensions
DK Version
- 16½” (42 cm) x 77 ½” (197 cm) rectangle
Worsted Version
- 16½” (42 cm) x 77 ¼” 197 cm rectangle
Measurements taken from relaxed fabric after stretch-blocking.
Tutorials for all special techniques listed below are included in the pattern:
Sewn Bind Off (Elizabeth Zimmermann’s Method)