No nautically inspired collection could be complete without a garment in Fisherman’s Rib. This form of brioche stitch is simple to work and creates a spongy, warm fabric. Here it’s cleverly enlivened with a delicate lace motif for a subtle feminine quality that can dress up or dress down. Docklight is knit in the round to the underarms and then completed working flat with set-in sleeves for a tailored fit. Tubular cast-ons keep the hems and cuffs professional; if you want to substitute a different method, be sure to choose one that’s stretchy enough to match the fabric. The neckband is picked up after the pieces are seamed, worked to double length, then folded and stitched down inside.

CONSTRUCTION
The body is worked in the round from the hem to the armholes, then divided for front and back. The back and front are worked flat separately to the shoulders. The sleeves are worked in the round to the underarms, then the cap is worked flat. The neckband is picked up after garment assembly, worked circularly, then folded and sewn to the inside.

MATERIALS
1020 (1145, 1260, 1400, 1545, 1650) yards of worsted weight wool yarn
8 (9, 9, 10, 11, 12) skeins of Brooklyn Tweed Shelter (100% American Targhee-Columbia wool; 140 yards/50g)
Photographed in color Hayloft

GAUGE
17 stitches & 34 rows = 4” in Single Shaker Rib with Size A needle(s), after blocking
18 stitches & 34 rows = 4” in Docklight Chart pattern with Size A needle(s), after blocking

NEEDLES
Size A (for Main Fabric and Ribbing):
One each 16 and 32” circular needles, and one set of double-pointed needles (DPNs), in size needed to obtain gauge listed
Suggested Size: 4 mm (US 6)

Size B (for Tubular Cast On and Neckband):
One each 16 and 32” circular needles, and one set of DPNs, one size smaller than Size A
Suggested Size: 3¾ mm (US 5)

Size C (for Neckband):
One 16” circular needle, two sizes smaller than Size A
Suggested Size: 3½ mm (US 4)

32” circular needle can be used instead of DPNs if using the Magic Loop method for working small circumferences in the round (i.e. Sleeves).

FINISHED DIMENSIONS
35¼ (39, 42¾, 46½, 50½, 54¼)“ circumference at chest
Sample shown is size 39” with + 5” ease on model

SKILL LEVEL
3 of 5

Please note: the stitch patterns in this garment are charted only.