TRS Star Children’s Sweater
The pattern ’Heila Stjørna’ meaning Whole Star is one of many patterns from the Faroese Fishermen’s Sweaters. A sweater with this pattern was worn by Danish explorer Knud Rasmussen on the 5. Thule–expedition
Sizes
1-2 (2-3) 3-4 (5-6) 7-8 (9-10) 11-12 (13-14) years
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Finished Bust Circumference Length Sleeve length |
68 cm 36 cm 23,5 cm |
(72 cm) (39 cm) (26 cm) |
76 cm 42 cm 29 cm |
(80 cm) (45 cm) (32 cm) |
80 cm 49 cm 36 cm |
(84 cm) (53 cm) (40 cm) |
88 cm 56 cm 43 cm |
(92 cm) (59 cm) (46 cm) |
Yardage
Gepard Pura Lana
Main colour 3 (3,4) - 5 (5) 5 (6) 6 skeins of 50 g.
Contrast colour. 2 (3) 3 - 3 (3) 4 (4) 4 skeins of 50 g.
Needles
Circular needles 3.5 mm ( US 4) and 4 mm ( US 6) for body.
Double - pointed needles 3.5 mm (US 4) and 4 mm (US 6) for neckband and sleeves.
Gauge
21 sts x 23 rows = 10 cm in stockinette stitch using 4 mm (US 6) needles.
Using a laundry wash bag, hand wash using a wool-friendly detergent and put through spin cycle. Dry flat.
