TRS star 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
Women S (M) L (XL) - Men [M] L [XL]
|
Bust Length Sleeve length |
96 cm 61 cm 49 cm |
(100) cm (62 cm) (50 cm) |
104 cm 63 cm 50 cm |
(111 cm) (64 cm) (50 cm) |
[104 cm] [65 cm] [54 cm] |
111 cm 67 cm 54 cm |
[118 cm] [69 cm] [54 cm] |
Yardage
Gepard Pura Lana
Main colour:6 (7) 7 (7) [7] 8 [8] skeins of 50 g
Contrast colour: 5 (5) 5 (5) [5] 6 [6] skeins of 50 g
Needles
Double-pointed needles 4 mm. Circular needles 3 and 4 mm, 40-60 cm.
Gauge
21 sts x 23 rows = 10 x 10 cm
Using a laundry wash bag, hand wash using a wool-friendly detergent and put through spin cycle. Dry flat.
