Knit this classic sweater in-the-round on circular needles from the bottom up. The hemmed, raglan shape is a seamless knit in Faroe Island color tradition. Worked with Norwegian wool in an original Countrywool stitch reminiscent of patterns used in the last century, this stranded sweater will stand the test of time.

Sizes: 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60” finished chest
Gauge: 6 stitches and 6 rounds = 1” in two-color pattern stitch

Heilo 4 ply Norwegian wool: 50 gram, 109 yard skeins. (See YARN AMOUNTS NEEDED below)
In MC (main color), CC (contrasting color) and SC (stripe color).
16” (shorter) and 24”- 40” (longer) larger needles size 4, 5 or 6 as needed for GAUGE (see above)
and the same needles in 2 sizes smaller for hems
Double pointed needles set of 4 …in both larger and smaller needle sizes
2….. spare circular needles smaller than # 5, longer than 12” (for sleeve stitch holders/joining)
12 Stitch markers, 6 each, various colors/shapes, both ring and clip types
4 - 4” 2-ended stitch holders or waste yarn
crochet hook H (or larger)
5 yards mercerized cotton WASTE YARN (sport or double knitting weight)
3 yarn bobbins
Darning needle
SIZES IN PATTERN (IN INCHES
chest(finished)
38 40 42 44 46 48 50 52 54 56 58 60

side body length
14 14 ½ 15 15 ½ 16 16 ½ 16 ½ 17 17½ 18 18 18½

sleeve length
17 17 ½ 17 ½ 18 18 18 ½ 18 ½ 19 19 19 ½ 19 ½ 20

shoulder depth 8 8 8 ½ 8 ½ 9 9 10 10 10 ½ 10 ½ 10 ½ 10 ½

total length 22 23 24 ½ 25 ½ 26 27 28 28 29 ½ 29 ½ 29½ 29½

To view notes and pics from Susie’s Bloman Test Knit
http://www.ravelry.com/projects/susiequeue/bloman-test-knit