Rowan 07 Bessie PDF

Rowan Bessie from Felted Tweed is a striking women’s Fair Isle pullover designed by Lisa Richardson. The sweater features dropped shoulder long sleeves with color tipping at the cuffs and hem. Bessie is knit flat in pieces from the bottom up and then seamed. Rowan Felted Tweed is a luxurious blend available in a delightful array of heathered shades. The Fair Isle patterns are in chart form only.

Skill Level: Intermediate
Sizes: 28–30 (32–34, 36–38, 40–42, 44–46, 48–50, 52–54, 56–58, 60–62)” bust
Finished Measurement:
    Bust – 43¼ (46¾, 51¼, 54¾, 59, 62½, 67, 70½, 74¾)”
    Length – 25½ (26½, 27¼, 28, 28¾, 29½, 30, 30¾, 31)”
Yarn Requirements: Rowan Felted Tweed (50% Merino/ 25%Alpaca/ 25% Rayon; 50g/190yds)
    Color A – 2 (3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4) balls shown in 210 Aluminium
    Color B – 3 (3, 3,, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4) balls shown in 161 Avocado
    Color C – 2 (2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3) balls shown in 196 Tawny
    Color D – 2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4) balls shown in 1908 Zinnia
    Color E – 2 (2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3) balls shown in 207 Bottle Green
Needles:
    US 3 (3.25mm)
    US 5 (3.75mm) to get gauge
Gauge: 26 sts and 27 rows = 4” in patterned stockinette stitch on US 5 (3.75mm)