Shoal of fish sweater 2 (hand knitted)

The Shoal of Fish Sweater 2 is a hand knitted sweater with a soft and distinctive maritime design. The characteristic school of fish motif combined with the luxurious blend of alpaca, kid mohair and merino creates a warm, lightweight and timeless sweater with exceptional comfort.

Each Shoal of Fish Sweater 2 is hand knitted to order in DROPS Kid Silk, DROPS Alpaca and DROPS Merino. The seamless construction and broad raglan shaping make it equally suitable for everyday wear, outdoor adventures and cool summer evenings.

The Shoal of Fish Sweater 2 can be ordered in a wide range of colour combinations in addition to those shown in the shop. Please get in touch if you would like different colours, custom measurements or have any questions about sizing or delivery times.

Size

XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL)

Measurements of the garment

Overall width: 84 (90) 95 (104) 111 (119) cm

Total length: 56 (58) 60 (63) 65 (67) cm

Sleeve length: 42 (44) 44 (45) 45 (46) cm

Neck circumference: 43 (45) 45 (46) 46 (48) cm

Knitting tension

21 stitches on needle size 4 ½ = 10 cm

22 rounds in height = 10 cm

Sticks

Double pointed needles no. 3 ½ and 4 ½ on circular needles 40 and 80 cm

Yarn and yarn quantity

DROPS Alpaca, 100% alpaca. Running length per skein 50 grams = 167 meters

DROPS Kid-Silk, 75% super kid merino, 25% silk. Running length per ball 25 grams = 200 meters

DROPS Merino, 100% merino extra fine. Running length per skein 50 grams = 105 meters

DROPS Alpaca

Color 4305 dark indigo, 250 (300) 300 (300) 350 (350) g

DROPS Merino extra fine

Color 08 gray beige, 100 g

DROPS Kid-Silk

Color 28 navy blue, 100 (100) 125 (125) 125 (125) g

Note! After the rib on the body, a skein of color 26 seafoam has been used instead of color 28 navy blue in the picture in the pattern. It is sold out in the largest online stores, but I found it in other online stores and in physical yarn stores.