Broken Arm Sweater by Joan of Dark aka Toni Carr

Broken Arm Sweater

Knitting
August 2008
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch
US 9 - 5.5 mm
1100 - 1320 yards (1006 - 1207 m)
English

Pattern description from Knockdown Knits: “Broken bones are just a part of derby. The chances of a girl in your league breaking something are huge! Tailbones, arms, legs, ankles; it’s just going to happen. Unlike ‘normal people,’ however, derby girls relish their gross X-rays, surgery pictures, and gnarly injuries. Broken Arm Sweater is a great way to show off your downright pride of those snapped bones. Even though the instruction but the broken bone on the lower arm, feel free to use the chart of the upper arm, ribs, back, or wherever you want it. It’s a simple sweater and easy to alter. If you feel up to the challenge, tackle the bonus in this pattern and turn your sweater into an actual working sling! The felted straps and buckles give it a neat bondage look, and it will actually be practical for those bad days when past snaps and sprains come back to haunt you and your poor arm/shoulder/wrist jut needs a little relief.”

Skill Level: Vet

Materials:

  • Cascade Yarns Cascade 220 (100% wool, 200 yd. 201m per 3.5 oz. 100g skein): 4 (5, 5) skeins #4002 Jet (MC) and 1 skein #8505 White (CC1)
  • US 9 5.5mm straight needles
  • Tapestry needle
  • Zippered pillowcase for felting

Finished Measurements:

  • S (M L)

  • To fit busts 32-34 (36-38, 40-42)“

  • Bust: 29.5 (33.75, 38.25)“

  • Length: 22 (23.25, 24/5)“