Fern and Pine Sweater
While celebrating three generations of family time at a reunion with lots of down time, conversation with my niece happened upon sweater styles. When I asked her to choose 3 styles she liked, I was intrigued by the specific elements she enjoyed...
She was headed off for a year of study abroad, and I really wanted to send her off with a sort of “sisterhood hug”. As I designed and knit her sweater, images of Fern and Pine kept entering my mind. Fern ~ youth and growth, and Pine ~ a symbol of long life. Pretty cool symbols to embrace heading out into the world, whatever our age, and for anyone we think of as a “kindred.”
Difficulty/Skills Required:
Level: Intermediate.
Knit, Purl, 1/2 RC, 1/2 LC, 4/4 RC, Long Tail and Knitted cast on methods, Knitting in the round.
Yarn Weight:
DK
Notions:
Tapestry needle, Stitch holders or waste yarn
Gauge: All gauges are calculated per 4” / 10 cm finished, blocked fabric, using gauge needles. Stockinette: 22 sts and 28 rows/Rnds
Fern and Pine Cables: 24 sts and 28 rows/Rnds
K2, P2 rib: 24 sts and 24 Rnds.
RT Rib: 25 sts and 24 Rnds. Suggested Yarns:
Kelbourne Woolens Scout (100% Wool); 274 yds / 250 m per 3.53 oz / 100 g skein.
Yarn shown:
Kelbourne Woolens Scout, 330 / Heather
Yardage:
1075 (1175, 1275, 1350, 1475) (1575, 1700, 1880, 2000) yds / 1095 (1165, 1215, 1285, 1385) (1440, 1565, 1720, 1830) m
Needle Size: US 6 / 4.0 mm 32” / 81 cm circular needle and Magic Loop and / or DPN for sleeves, spare gauge needle for optional 3- needle BO. Use the needle size that allows you to meet gauge.