Description
Knitting pattern for the Walker 1_44 Sweater, pdf file for download.
Walker 1_44 is a basic sweater with a relaxed body fit and a relatively fitted sleeve with a bit of extra length to keep wrists and hands warm, too.
The sweater is knitted from the bottom up, and shoulder seams closed with a 3-needle bind off. Then, sleeves are worked top down.
The decorative rib edges are partially based on the “Rick Rack Rib” found in Barbara G. Walker’s “A Treasury of Knitting Patterns” and the pattern is named after the author and where to find the rick rack rib: first book in the series, page 44. Barbara G. Walker was born in 1930 and is the author of several books. In addition to knitting, she has written about feminism, mythology, and several other topics.
The sweater is shown in Rauma Finull and silk mohair held together throughout, but at 18 stitches / 10 cm, many other yarn combinations can be used. Work in one color with decorative rib edges for a sweater that is both warm and elegant. Or, use the pattern as a blank canvas and use partial skeins or scraps. The pattern also includes instructions for 2×2 rib edges that will work well when working wild color combinations.
The pattern includes a bonus project: cuffs in the same pattern as the decorative rib. Perfect for trying out new color combinations or as a quick gift!
Sizes:
XS (S – M – L – XL – 2X – 3X – 4X – 5X) with a finished chest measurement of 94.5 (105.5 – 116.5 – 122 – 133 – 144.5 – 155.5 – 166.5 – 178) cm / 37 1/4 (41 1/2 – 46 – 48 – 52 1/2 – 56 3/4 – 61 1/4 – 65 1/2 – 70) inches.
Yarn use:
Rauma Finull 6 (6 – 7 – 7 – 8 – 8 – 9 – 10 – 10) skeins,
Mohair by Canard Brushed Lace 5 (5 – 6 – 6 – 7 – 7 – 8 – 8 – 8) skeins.
Or 951 (1052 – 1154 – 1255 – 1356 – 1457 – 1558 – 1660 – 1761) m / 1040 (1151 – 1262 – 1372 – 1483 – 1594 – 1704 –1815 – 1926) yards of a yarn that knits to correct gauge.
Gauge:
Stockinette on 5 mm (US 8) needle: 18 sts = 10 cm (4 inches).
Level of difficulty:
The shoulders are shaped with German short rows and closed with a 3-needle bind off, and pattern includes links to tutorial for both techniques. The decorative rib edge may be too difficult for beginner knitters, but the pattern also includes the option for easier standard rib edges.
The pattern is delivered electronically as a pdf file. After purchase, the confirmation screen has a download link. You will also receive a confirmation email with a download link. Please note that the download link will expire one year from the purchase date.
