Pattern Description from The Celtic Collection: “Here I wanted to create a regular spiral pattern similar to those that are a common feature on stonework, metalwork and manuscripts. This particular design works very well for a sweater in the traditional Fair Isle style where the motif is repeated against a background of bands of different colours. Rustic shades of a Donegal tweed yarn have been used throughout.”

Knitted Measurements:

• To fit chest/bust 86-91 (97-102, 107-112) cm/34-36 (38-40, 42-44)“
• Underarm 104 (114, 123) cm/41 (44¾, 48½)“
• Length from top of shoulder 63 (65, 67) cm/24¾ (25½, 26¼)“
• Sleeve seam 45 (47, 49) cm/17¾ (18½, 19¼)“

Materials:

• Yarn: Rowan Donegal Tweed
• A. Rainforest (489) 50g; B. Roseberry (480) 50g; C. Bay (485) 75g; D. Bark (475) 75 (100, 100)g; E. Sapphire (486) 50 (50, 75)g; F. Tarragon (477) 50 (50, 75)g; G. Elderberry Donegal Tweed (490) 50 (50, 75)g; H. Bramble (484) 50 (75, 75)g; I. Juniper (482) 50 (75, 75)g; J. Pickle (483) 25 (50, 50)g; K. Shale (467) 25g.
• 1 Set of double-pointed or circular 2¾mm (US2) and 3¼mm (US3) needles.
• 2 Stitch holders.
• 2 Safety pins.
• Stitch markers.
• Darning needle.

Donegal: Celtic Spiral Sweater. Intermediate.

Donegal also in the book In the Hebrides, OOP, $225-250 (Scottish Campion)

Kit available from Virtual Yarns; Alice Starmore Hebridean 2-ply; 5 sizes, $200 for XXL

Resources:

Knitting Beyond the Hebrides knit list