A traditional fisherman sweater with a feminine twist, lobster(woman) is restyled for the growing number of women involved in the trade. A scooped neck replaces the customary turtleneck, and the bodice is slightly fitted and elongated to show off a feminine silhouette. Lobster is worked in one piece from the bottom-up, with the body and sleeves knit separately and joined at the underarms. It is shown here in Swans Island Worsted, 100% organic Merino wool. It is amazingly soft, making the sweater wearable with nothing underneath.
This pattern is available as a PDF download.
Finished Measurements:
Chest – 31¼ (37½, 43¾, 50, 56¼, 62½)"
Length – 26½ (27½, 28¼, 27¾, 29¼, 29½)"
Sleeve length (to underarm) – 16½ (17, 17½, 18, 18½, 18½)"
Yarn Requirements: 6 (7, 9, 10, 11, 14) hanks Swans Island Worsted (100% Organic Merino Wool; 100g/250yds) or approx 1400 (1730, 2040, 2310, 2725, 3260) yds worsted weight yarn
Needles: US 7 (4.50mm) 16" & 32" circulars and DPNs
Gauge:
23 stitches and 32 rnds = 4" in diamond pattern
22 stitches and 32 rnds = 4" in twin rib (slightly stretched)
