Curly Sheep Sweater by Rūkė Knit | The Curly sheep sweater is a short-length style knit with a polo neck and balloon sleeves decorated with short rib cuffs. The polo neck has two snap fasteners so it is very easy to put the sweater on or take it off. The sweater is worked top-down and sleeves with the body are worked in Fisherman rib stitch pattern. Because body and sleeves are worked straight it can be easily made longer and of course, more yarns should be purchased. Curly sheep sweater is a fashionable jumper that fits well with high waist jeans or shorts.
Gauge:
- 10cm x 10cm (4’’ x 4’’) = 20 stitches x 40 rows in Garter stitch after washing
- 10cm x 10cm (4’’ x 4’’) = 19 stitches x 40 rows in Fisherman rib stitch after washing
Finished Measurements:
- Bust circumference: 115 (125) 135 (145) 155 (165) 175 (185) cm / 46 (50) 54 (58) 62 (66) 70 (74) in
- Sweater length: 40.5 (42.5) 44.5 (46.5) 48.5 (50.5) 52.5 (54.5) cm / 16.25 (17) 17.75 (18.5) 19.5 (20.25) 21 (21.75) in
- Sleeve length(from neck): 46.5 (48.5) 50.5 (52.5) 54.5 (56.5) 58.5 (60.5) cm / 18.5 (19.5) 20.25 (21) 21.75 (22.5) 23.5 (24.25) in
- Sleeve upper arm girth: 43 (47.5) 52 (56.5) 61 (65.5) 70 (74.5) cm / 17.25 (19) 20.75 (22.5) 24.5 (26.25) 28 (29.75) in
Materials Used: Lopi, Plötulopi (100% wool; 100g/3.5oz = 300m/328yds). Colour: light bone
Needle Size: 3mm (US 3, UK 11) 40-120cm (16-47 in) circular needles and 3 mm (US 3, UK 11) 20cm (7.75 in) 5 pcs. double point needles
Pattern Includes: Knitting directions, YouTube video links with QR codes, schematic, abbreviations
Skill Level: Intermediate