You can now purchase the Starburst Sweater pattern as part of a kit in our online store. The kit includes Cumbria Fingering, the pattern PDF and a project bag. Purchase here.

Much like the name suggests, a starburst is the rapid formation of stars in astronomical terms. Today we can see dazzling photos of starbursts in deep space and marvel at the beauty of such astonishing ordered chaos.

The Starburst Sweater by Julee MacKessy embraces the idea of order out of chaos, with a beautiful pattern of entwining and twirling twisted stitches radiating out from the neckline in this textured, round yoke pullover. A top-down, seamless construction means that you start with the twisted-stitch pattern before relaxing into the mindless knitting of the stockinette-stitch body and sleeves.

The Almanac Series II
The Starburst Sweater is part of The Almanac Series II, which is a seasonal guide to knitting with The Fibre Co. yarns. Based on the original farmer’s Almanac guide to the seasons, this collection celebrates each month of the year with our Yarn of the Month and a new design launch in that yarn.

For The Almanac Series II, we looked to the heavens for inspiration. The beauty and grandeur of the night sky and awe-inspiring astronomical phenomena guided our creativity.

Sizes
1 (2: 3: 4: 5: 6: 7: 8: 9)
The given sizes are called Sizes 1-9 and are recommended to fit a chest circumference of: 76-81 (86-91: 97-102: 107-112: 117-122: 127-132: 137-142: 147-152: 157-162) cm (30-32 (34-36: 38-40: 42-44: 46-48: 50-52: 54-56: 58-60: 62-64) in)

Recommended Ease
Designed with 0-10 cm (0-4 in) of negative ease at chest circumference.

Photographs show the garment knit in Size 3 on a model with a chest circumference of 78 cm (30.5 in).

Yarn
The Fibre Co. Cumbria Fingering (60% Merino wool, 30% Masham wool, 10% mohair; 300 m (328 yd) per 100 g hank) in Windermere - 4 (4: 4: 5: 5: 6: 6: 7: 7) hanks.