What you'll need
| to fit chest, cm: | 91-97 | 102-107 | 112-117 | 122-127 | 132-137 | 142-147 |
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| to fit chest, in: | 36-38 | 40-42 | 44-46 | 48-50 | 52-54 | 56-58 |
Blacker Pure North Ronaldsay Aran Wool - Mid Grey
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23 | 25 | 28 | 31 | 33 | 35 |
Product Description
Named in honour of the seaweed eating sheep of North Ronaldsay, one of the islands of Orkney, this heavily cabled sweater is designed to flatter a man’s physique with its structured upper arms and shoulders.
Although there is a lot of work in all that cabling, with this weight of yarn and the interest of seeing the pattern emerge, it is surprising how quickly the sweater grows.
No particular skills are required here although it helps if you really love cabling! The body is knitted in the round to the armholes as is the collar, with the upper body and sleeves being knitted flat.
Since the sleeve caps match the upper body row for row it would be possible for an experienced knitter to convert the entire garment to knitting in the round up to the saddle shoulders, which are sewn to the body during making up.
Between the texture of the cabling and the wonderfully rugged Ronaldsay yarn, this sweater should be a match for any winter’s icy blasts.
Ronaldsay Sweater by Judy Furlong
Garment Overview
The Ronaldsay is a men's sweater designed by Judy Furlong and first published in The Knitter, Issue 29 (March 2011). Named after the seaweed-eating sheep of North Ronaldsay in the Orkney Islands, this heavily cabled sweater is engineered to flatter a man's physique with structured upper arms and shoulders. The substantial cable detailing creates visual interest and texture throughout the garment while the aran-weight yarn allows the pattern to emerge quickly despite the intensive cabling work.
Construction Technique
The Ronaldsay employs a mixed construction method that combines circular and flat knitting. The body is knitted in the round from the cast-on to the armholes, creating a seamless torso. The collar is also worked in the round for consistency. The upper body and sleeves are then knitted flat. The sleeve caps are matched to the upper body row for row, which allows experienced knitters to convert the entire garment to circular knitting up to the saddle shoulders if desired. The saddle shoulders are sewn to the body during finishing.
Stitches and Cable Work
This pattern centers on extensive cable stitching throughout the design. While no particular specialized skills are required beyond basic knitting competency, the pattern is best suited for knitters who enjoy cable work and have patience for detailed stitch manipulation. The cables provide both structural shaping and decorative texture.
Yarn and Materials
The Ronaldsay is designed for aran-weight yarn, which allows the sweater to grow surprisingly quickly despite the labor-intensive cabling. Knitting needles appropriate for aran-weight yarn are required, along with a crochet hook or cable needle for managing cable stitches.
Difficulty Level
This pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty. While cabling is the primary technical focus, the construction method and overall garment shaping are accessible to knitters with solid foundational skills and a willingness to work through cable sequences.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Aran |
| Pages: | 22 |
| Designer: | Judy Furlong |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | Pure North Ronaldsay Aran 70m/50g ball. If unavailable, Blacker suggest their Pure Shetland Aran Wool, also 70m/50g. |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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