Ripple by Susan Crawford

Ripple

Knitting
February 2018
Light Fingering ?
38 stitches and 50 rows = 4 inches
in open work ripple pattern knitted in the round, after blocking
US 1 - 2.25 mm
US 2 - 2.75 mm
1485 - 2835 yards (1358 - 2592 m)
28-30; 32-34; 36-38; 40-42; 44-46; 48-50; 52-54; 56-58 inch chest
English

This pattern is one of 27 patterns from The Vintage Shetland Project and is not available as a single pattern. I do not intend to release the patterns individually.

Yarn
Susan Crawford Fenella 2 ply, 100% British wool (124m/135yds per 25g skein)
3 (3, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6) skeins Marriner - yarn A
1 (1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2) skeins Roman Plaster - yarn B
1 (1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2) skeins Wheaten - yarn C
1 (1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2) skeins Porcellana - yarn D
1 (1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2) skeins Jonquil - yarn E
1 (1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2) skeins Delicot - yarn F
1 (1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2) skeins Limoncello - yarn G
2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3) skeins Chalk - yarn H

Gauge
38 sts & 50 rounds to 10cm (4in) over Fair Isle pattern worked in the round and after blocking. We obtained this gauge using 2.75mm (US 2) needles.

Suggested Needles & Notions
2.25mm (US 1) circular needle - 40cm in length
2.25mm (US 1) circular needle - 80cm in length
Set of 2.25mm (US 1) DPNs
2.75mm (US 2) circular needle - 40cm in length
2.75mm (US 2) circular needle - 80cm in length
Set of 2.75mm (US 2) DPNs
1 spare straight needle
Stitch markers
waste yarn or stitch holders
11 buttons (15mm diameter)
Sewing needle and thread

Pattern Notes
This jumper is knitted in the round from the bottom up to the armhole, where the fornt and back are then worked separately back and forth. The sleeves are then picked up around the armhole and knitted downwards with short row stripes being worked to create sleeve head shaping. The jumper is knitted in a traditional ripple effect, open work pattern in conjunction with an all over stripe pattern. A ribbed neck band is knitted upwards from the body and finally a separate button tab is knitted and sewn into place over the neck band. Buttons are sewn onto the shoulders and through the tab as a finishing touch. The sample shown in the photographs is the third size, worn with 7.5cm (3in) of positive ease. To achieve a more vintage fit it is suggested you choose a size with 0-10cm (0-4in) of negative ease.

To find out more about The Vintage Shetland Project please visit my website

Errata for this pattern can be found on the Susan Crawford Vintage website.