This sweater is meant to be a thick and cosy knit, perfect for cold days, walking the dog or running errands.

This cozy fisherman’s rib sweater is perfect for those really cold days!

Knit with bulky yarn the sweater works up fast with a really enjoyable design.

If you haven’t tried the fisherman’s rib stitch yet – this will definitely give you some practice!

Yarn

Drops Eskimo Mix - 100% wool, 50g (1.8oz) / 50m (54 yards) colour brown 23.

Amount of yarn required (balls/skeins) - 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17

Yarn weight - Bulky / Chunky / 12 Ply.

Needles

6.5mm (US 10.5) knitting needles.

8mm (US 11) knitting needles.

• SKILLS

Level – Intermediate

This is an intermediate-level knitting pattern and the techniques involved are the knit stitch, the purl stitch, fisherman’s rib stitch, casting on, and casting off.

• SIZING

To fit bust – cm – 86, 91, 97, 102, 107, 112 / in – 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44
Garment measurement – cm – 95, 103, 108, 112, 116, 123 / in – 37.5, 40.5, 42.5, 44, 48.5
Length from shoulder – cm – 56, 58, 58, 60, 61, 61 / in – 22, 23, 23, 23.5, 24, 24
Sleeve seam – cm – 41, 42, 42, 42, 43, 43 / in – 16, 16.5, 16.5, 16.5, 17, 17

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