Sheep Camp Sweater Pattern
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I designed the Sheep Camp sweater because I wanted a light sweater with a color yoke that reminded me of the comings and goings of everyday life.
During covid season, we had so many mundane repetitive days. As much as I would like to forget this past year, I found so much beauty in the slowness of those days. I often think about when Shimásání (my grandmother) used to herd sheep and how peaceful her life was. The motif on the sweater has arrows that draw inward like a deep inhale and at the same time pull outward, like a long slow exhale.
My hope for all of you, as we come out of this long season, as you wear your Sheep Camp sweater, remind yourself to take your time to slow down and breathe.
Size: A (B, C, D, E) (F, G, H, I)
Finished Bust: 36 (42.75, 45.25, 48.5, 52.5) (56.5, 61.5, 66.5, 70.5)” / 91.5 (108.5, 115, 123, 133.5) (143.5, 156, 169, 179) cm with 6-8" / 15-20 cm of intended positive ease at bust.
Shown in Size B with 6” / 15 cm of positive ease at bust and 2” / 5 cm positive ease at upper arm. See schematic for full list of measurements.
Native Fiber Arctic DK 75% SW Merino, 25% nylon
MC Footloose 245 yds/100g, 3 (4, 4, 4, 4) (4, 4, 4, 5) skeins
CC: When the Stars go Blue 245 yds/100g, 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) (2, 2, 2, 2) skeins
Or yardage in the following estimated amounts of DK weight yarn in contrasting colors:
MC: 716 (781, 793, 847, 868) (887, 943, 965, 1035) yds
CC: 202 (224, 224, 239, 245) (250, 266, 272, 292) yds