The Chisholm Sweater is named after the Chisholm Trail, where cattle were driven from Texas to Kansas railroads. All the garter stitch you see in the sweater are the ‘trails’.
Made out of fingering weight yarn, this sweater is a slight twist on the basic raglan design. Simple lace increases are used to decorate the raglan increases, and the hems are not your usual rib pattern. There are waist shaping instructions included in the pattern as well.
This pattern is Easy-Intermediate in difficulty. Intermediate techniques and stitches used include: purled i-cord, picking up stitches, back-loop cast on, ktbl, k2tog, ssk, m1R, and m1L. All techniques are explained in the pattern, except for picking up stitches.
Sizes Available (Actual Chest Measurement): 28 (32, 36, 40) (44, 48, 52) (56, 60, 64) inches
71 81, 91.5, 101.522, 132) (142, 152, 162.5) cm
Finished Garment Chest Measurement: 26 (30, 34, 38) (42, 46, 50) (54, 58, 62) inches
66 (76, 86, 96.5) (106.5, 117, 127) (137, 147, 157.5) cm
Yarn: Fingering weight yarn, approximately 920 (1060, 1200, 1360) (1530, 1750, 1930) (2100, 2260, 2490) yds
840 (970, 1100, 1240) (1400, 1600, 1770) (1920, 2070, 2280) m
Gauge: 26 stitches and 38 rows to 4” in stockinette stitch
Contains:
- Pattern includes written instructions
- Measurements are in cm and inches
- Easy in difficulty
Materials you need at home:
- US 4/3.5mm circular needles; 24-32”/ 60-80 cm
- US 4/3.5m DPNs
- 5 stitch markers
- Tapestry needle, measuring tape, and waste yarn
Golden Pine Creations
I first learned to knit to avoid homework, and now I knit and crochet to avoid housework :D
I first learned to knit so I could take a break from my college classes with something productive. I gradually improved and found I enjoyed designing my own patterns. Everything I design is something I would wear, or would have my children wear. I love simple and elegant designs, and I strive to make my patterns doable for those with little experience knitting or crocheting.