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| Job type | Test knit |
| Description | Intro: Released back in 2020, Rattlesnake DK was an endeavor to capture the untamed spirit of the deserts of Arizona. Did you know that rattlesnake mothers care for their young for about a week after they hatch? This behavior is rare in the world of reptiles. There are currently 36 known species of rattlesnake, and some are quite docile. All are venomous, though to varying degrees. I think they are fascinating (from a distance)! The Rattlesnake sweater is largely inspired by this creepy but beautiful creature. The neckline is dotted with a series of cluster stitches, reminiscent of the snake’s rattle, but the colorwork at the bottom of the yoke also features rattle patterns. The diamond shapes that widen into the yoke were designed from the patterns of the eastern diamondback rattlesnake. However, the main theme of the sweater is the deserts of Arizona. When we visited Saguaro National Park in Tucson, I was struck by the breathtaking panorama of saguaro cacti with giant mountains in the backdrop. This view stayed with me and formed the basis of this design. Sizing: Choose from 20 adult sizes! Pattern includes two files depending on size chosen. File 1 is for sizes 1-10 (to fit 28-46'/ 70-115 cm chest); file 2 is for sizes 11-20 (to fit 48-60' / 120-165 cm chest). Construction: Rattlesnake Fingering features a stranded colorwork yoke and is worked completely top down and in the round seamlessly. Choose between short or long sleeves. Charts: Written instructions for the charts are included. Waist Shaping: Pattern includes optional waist shaping to reduce ease in the waist. |
| Tech edited | This pattern has been tech edited. |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Due date | 2025-05-22 |
| Craft | Knitting |
| Test secrecy | Postable |
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| Advertiser | Knitosophy Designs |
| Spots available | 18 |
| Sizes required |
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| Finished measurements | SIZING (1-10) 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9, 10) To fit chest circ 28 (30, 32, 34, 36) (38, 40, 42, 44, 46)” / 70 (75, 80, 85, 90) (95, 100, 105, 110, 115) cm Finished chest circ 30 (32.5, 33.5, 36, 37.25) (40.5, 41.75, 44.25, 45.75, 48)” / 75 (81.5, 84, 90, 93) (101.5, 104.5, 110.5, 114.5, 120) cm SIZING (11-20) 11 (12, 13, 14, 15) (16, 17, 18, 19, 20) To fit chest circ 48 (50, 52, 54, 56) (58, 60, 62, 64, 66)” / 120 (125, 130, 135, 140) (145, 150, 155, 160, 165) cm Finished chest circ 49.75 (52, 53.5, 56.25, 58.25) (59.25, 61.75, 64.5, 66, 68.5)” / 124.5 (130, 134, 140.5, 145.5) (148, 154.5, 161.5, 165, 171.5) cm YARDAGE (SIZES 1-10)
Yardage includes a 10% buffer. The number of skeins and yardage for each colorway of Serendipitous Wool Anu are provided below.
Main Color LONG SLEEVES (Fierce colorway): 2 (2, 2, 2, 2) (3, 3, 3, 3, 3) skeins 625 (659, 696, 731, 775) (820, 870, 906, 949, 981) yards / 572 (603, 637, 669, 709) (750, 796, 829, 868, 897) meters
Main Color SHORT SLEEVES (Fierce colorway): 2 skeins 453 (488, 505, 540, 562) (607, 639, 674, 699, 731) yards / 415 (447, 462, 494, 514) (555, 585, 617, 639, 669) meters
Color A (Dark Desire colorway): 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 2, 2, 2, 2) skein(s) 263 (278, 300, 324, 339) (378, 404, 432, 447, 475) yards / 241 (255, 275, 297, 310) (346, 370, 395, 409, 435) meters
Color B (Greenleaf colorway): 1 skein 127 (134, 145, 156, 163) (182, 194, 208, 215, 229) yards / 117 (123, 133, 143, 149) (167, 178, 191, 197, 210) meters
Color C (Purple Moon Jellyfish colorway): 1 skein 171 (181, 195, 210, 220) (246, 262, 281, 291, 309) yards/ 157 (166, 179, 192, 202) (225, 240, 257, 266, 283) meters
Each additional 1” / 2.5 cm of body uses 32 (34, 36, 38, 40) (43, 45, 48, 49, 52) yards of Main Color / 30 (32, 33, 35, 37) (40, 42, 44, 45, 48) meters of Main Color YARDAGE (SIZES 11-20) Main Color LONG SLEEVES (Fierce colorway): 3 (3, 3, 3, 4) (4, 4, 4, 4, 4) skeins 1029 (1060, 1117, 1157, 1208) (1245, 1281, 1348, 1370, 1406) yards / 941 (969, 1021, 1058, 1105) (1138, 1171, 1233, 1253, 1286) meters Main Color SHORT SLEEVES (Fierce colorway): 2 (2, 3, 3, 3) (3, 3, 3, 3, 3) skeins 760 (792, 830, 870, 902) (921, 957, 1001, 1022, 1058) yards / 695 (724, 759, 796, 825) (842, 875, 915, 935, 968) meters Color A (Dark Desire colorway): 2 (2, 2, 2, 2) (2, 2, 2, 2, 3) skeins 505 (538, 568, 618, 635) (654, 687, 739, 776, 812) yards / 462 (492, 520, 565, 581) (598, 628, 676, 710, 743) meters Color B (Greenleaf colorway): 1 skein 243 (259, 273, 297, 306) (315, 331, 356, 373, 391) yards / 223 (237, 250, 272, 280) (288, 303, 326, 341, 358) meters Color C (Purple Moon Jellyfish colorway): 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) (2, 2, 2, 2, 2) skeins 328 (349, 369, 401, 412) (425, 446, 480, 504, 527) yards/ 300 (319, 338, 367, 377) (389, 408, 439, 461, 482) meters Each additional 1” / 2.5 cm of body uses 54 (56, 59, 62, 64) (65, 68, 71, 73, 76) yards of Main Color / 50 (52, 54, 57, 59) (60, 63, 65, 67, 70) meters of Main Color
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| Gauge | Colorwork: 28 stitches and 34 rounds = 4” / 10 cm |
| Charted or written pattern | Both |
| Skills required | stranded colorwork in the round purling stitches with colorwork lifted increases |
| Construction type | top down, in the round |
| Required or recommended yarn | any fingering weight yarn that achieves gauge |
| Yardage | See full yardage breakdown for each size in the sizing section |
| Tools required | NOTIONS One unique BOR marker; 28 (30, 31, 33, 34) (35, 36, 38, 39, 40) chart markers; scrap yarn for holding sleeve stitches; yarn needle for weaving in ends NEEDLES Needle size is a suggestion. Use the needle size that achieves gauge for you. Ribbing (1X1): Size US 2 / 2.75 mm, 32” / 80 cm circulars for hem; 16” / 40 cm if not using magic loop for neckband; double-pointed needles or small circ needles if not using magic loop for cuffs Colorwork: Size US 4 / 3.5 mm, 24” / 60 cm or longer circulars for start of yoke; 32” / 80 cm or longer for yoke and sleeves; double-pointed needles or small circ needles if not using magic loop for sleeves Stockinette Stitch: Size US 3 / 3.25 mm, 24” / 60 cm or longer circulars for start of yoke; 32” / 80 cm or longer for lower yoke, body and sleeves; double-pointed needles or small circ needles if not using magic loop for sleeves Optional Needle for Sleeve Colorwork (if you knit more tightly in small circumferences): Size US 5 / 3.75 mm, 32” / 80 cm or longer for sleeves; double-pointed needles or small circ needles if not using magic loop for sleeves |
| Ownership of the finished item | The finished item is yours to keep. |
| Requirements from the maker |
Complete on time and with photo. Provide feedback on yardage and any other suggestions. Modeled photo preferred but not required. |
| Rewards from the designer |
copy of the final pattern |
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