Birefringence

Birefringence took on a life of its own after encountering a high fashion sweater. And, after combining with Rowan Felted Tweed Colour, it became a 1960s mod inspired sweater. The term, birefringence, refers to an object’s refractive qualities: like crystals. The body and sleeves are knit sideways to ensure easy color changes. Rowan Norwegian Wool in Peat highlights the contrasts in the body. Collar is shaped using short rows once picked up. Cuffs and waist ribbing are picked up and knit.  
Designed to be worn with 4-6” ease at chest. Model rocks the Size 4 with 6” ease. 

Overall Construction: Knit left to right across body with faux seam stitch for stability. Sleeves knit bottom up and seamed on.  Body is seamed.  Ribbing is picked up. Short rows shape the collar. 

Test Knit will be hosted on Slack. 

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) [6, 7, 8, 9]
Finished Chest Sizes: 34 (36, 42, 46, 50)[54, 58, 62, 66]” / 86.5 (96.5, 106.5, 117, 127) [137, 147.5, 157.5, 167.5] cm 
Body Length: 22 ½ (23 ½, 25 ½, 26 ½, 28 ½)[29 ½, 30 ½, 31 ½, 32]” / 57 (59.5, 65, 67.5, 72.5) [75, 77.5, 80, 81.5] cm            
Notions: Stitch markers, stitch holders, waste yarn. 
Needles: US 4 & 2 / 3.5 & 2.75 mm 40” circular needles. 
               US 2 / 2.75 mm Double Pointed Needles. 
Stockinette Gauge: 24 sts/4” & 35 rows/4” on Size 4 needles knit flat and washed.   
     Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Color Guide
C1: Magenta 783 (889, 1039, 1146, 1276) [1461, 1599, 1737, 1834] yds / 715 (815, 950, 1050, 1165) [1335, 1460, 1590, 1675] m
C2: Frost 130 (148, 173, 191, 213) [243, 267, 290, 306] yds / 120 (135, 160, 175, 195) [220, 245, 265, 280] m
C3: Succulent 130 (148, 173, 191, 213) [243, 267, 290, 306] yds / 120 (135, 160, 175, 195) [220, 245, 265, 280] m
C4: Chartreuse 130 (148, 173, 191, 213) [243, 267, 290, 306] yds / 120 (135, 160, 175, 195) [220, 245, 265, 280] m
C5: Alabaster 130 (148, 173, 191, 213) [243, 267, 290, 306] yds / 120 (135, 160, 175, 195) [220, 245, 265, 280] m, Scrap is ideal. Barely any yarn is used. 
C6: Norwegian Wool Peat 206 (229, 251, 274, 296) [320, 344, 366, 384] yds / 190 (210, 230, 250, 270) [295, 315, 335, 350] m

Yarn Used: Rowan Felted Tweed Color, C1-C4 (Sport/DK, 50% Wool/35% Alpaca/25% Viscose, 
         191 yds/175 m). 
             Rowan Felted Tweed, C5 (Sport/DK, 100% Wool/35% Alpaca/25% Viscose, 
         191 yds/175 m). 
         Norwegian Wool, C6 (DK, 100% Wool, 137 yds/125 m).  

A yarn substitute that matches gauge is okay.

Testers must be okay with me sharing finished objects on social media.  

Test knitting group will be hosted on Slack. I will be reaching out to testers individually first to add you to the group! 



Arms/body can be shortened if desired. However, it means increasing/decreasing st count. 

Test-knitters will receive finalized pattern and another self-published pattern of their choice from my store. 

Please fill out this Google Form if interested: https://forms.gle/CvxVHf8LxaiooUUW6

Deadline: September 2nd. 

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) [6, 7, 8, 9]

Finished Chest Sizes: 34 (38, 42, 46, 50)[54, 58, 62, 66]” / 86.5 (96.5, 106.5, 117, 127) [137, 147.5, 157.5, 167.5] cm 

Body Length: 22 ½ (23 ½, 25 ½, 26 ½, 28 ½)[29 ½, 30 ½, 31 ½, 32]” / 57 (59.5, 65, 67.5, 72.5) [75, 77.5, 80, 81.5] cm 

Stockinette, short rows, picking up stitches, knitting sideways. 

Knitting needles, tapestry needles, stitch markers. 

Willingness to learn! 

The designer is offering discounted or free pattern(s) to testers

Free copy of this pattern and one other self-published pattern from my store!