Skipping Stones by Rose Beck

Skipping Stones

Knitting
January 2022
Moondrake Co. Merino Linen Aran/Worsted
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
900 - 2250 yards (823 - 2057 m)
34.5, 38.5, 42.5, 46.5, 51.25, 54.5, 58.5, 61.5” / 87.5, 98, 108, 118, 130, 138.5, 148.5, 156 cm
English
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A collaboration with Moondrake Co; many gorgeous colors of the Merino Linen Aran/Worsted available here (be sure to select Aran when ordering type of yarn). Color in main picture is Prada Blue.

The wide, oval cable design of this sweater reminded me of the smooth flat rocks perfect for skipping at the edge of creeks and ponds. Like skipping stones, the stitch pattern on this yoke is fun and magical as twisty cables morph into lace windows. The fit is boxy, recommended to wear with 2-4” / 5-10 cm positive ease, and the sweater can be knit to cropped (shown in photo) or regular length. Skill level is intermediate to advanced; written instructions are used throughout.
SIZES: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

FINISHED BUST CIRCUMFERENCE: (34.5, 38.5, 42.5, 46.5, 51.25, 54.5, 58.5, 61.5)” / (87.5, 98, 108, 118, 130, 138.5, 148.5, 156) cm
See schematic at end for other measurements.

YARN: Moondrake Co. Merino Linen Aran/Worsted (90% merino wool, 10% linen; 196 yds/100g skein), or other worsted weight yarn

ESTIMATED YARDAGE
Cropped length (17-19”): (900, 1000, 1100, 1250, 1450, 1600, 1800, 2000) yards / (825, 915, 1010, 1145, 1330, 1465, 1650, 1830) m
Regular length (19-21”): (1000, 1100, 1200, 1450, 1700, 1850, 2050, 2250) yards / (915, 1010, 1100, 1330, 1555, 1695, 1875, 2060) m

NEEDLES/NOTIONS
--US #5 / 3.75mm circular needles in appropriate lengths for ribbing of collar, cuffs, and hip (or two sizes down from gauge needle size).
--US #7 / 4.5mm circular needles (or size to obtain gauge) in various lengths, including 16” / 40 cm (for sleeves), 30-36” / 75-90 cm for body, and additional lengths as needed.
--Waste yarn, or if using interchangeable needles, 2 cords for holding sleeve stitches
--stitch marker
--tapestry needle for weaving in ends