Celtic Swirl by Meg Swansen

Celtic Swirl

Knitting
January 1999
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
26 stitches = 4 inches
in color pattern on larger needles
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
2064 - 2506 yards (1887 - 2291 m)
S (M, L)
English
Out of print. This pattern was available for $2.80.

Additional Information

Yarn information is given in the pattern based on ounces of yarn.

Shetland Jumper-weight wool:

  • 7 (7,8) oz of dark red (MC)
  • 2 (2, 3) oz of silver grey, ashes of roses (CC1, CC2)
  • 1 oz each of dusty rose, pink mix, raspberry (CC3, CC4, CC5)

Use size 4 (3.5mm) needles 24” or 29” (60cm or 80cm) and 16” (40cm) circular and set of dpns, and 1 to 2 sizes smaller for lower border and cuffs. Adjust needle sizes to obtain the correct gauge.

Gauge: Body 26sts = 4” (10cm) in color pattern on larger needles. Lower border and cuffs: 28sts = 4” (10cm) on smaller needles.

Charts Included

  • border, body, and sleeve cuff
  • sleeve top

Finished Size(s)

S - 33” (84cm) hips/ 36” (92cm) chest;
M - 41” (104cm) hips/ 45” (115cm) chest;
L - 50” (127cm) hips/ 54” (137cm) chest