easel sweater

Inspired by a stunning sweater by Jen Wroblewski that Kay spotted in a yarn shop a few years ago. Jen is an artist working in New Jersey. She likes to knit, and she likes to freestyle her sweaters and other garments. When Kay and Ann started thinking about ways to use wild, colorful yarns for Field Guide No. 3, Jen’s sweaters immediately came to mind. Jen graciously gave permission to use her sweater as inspiration for a pattern, so that others could experience the fun of using richly colorful yarns in a piece that fits easily into an everyday wardrobe. It’s stunning but doesn’t scream “fiber festival.” It’s perfect.

It’s our new favorite sweater over jeans or a skirt. We hope to turn heads when we wear ours.

Knitted Measurements
Bust: 35.5 (38, 40, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58)” / 90 (96.5, 101.5, 106.5, 117, 127, 137, 147.5) cm
Length: 25.75 (25.75, 26, 26.25, 26.25, 26.5, 26.75, 27.25)” / 65.5 (65.5, 66, 66.5, 66.5, 67.5, 68, 69) cm

Sizes
To fit bust sizes: 32–34 (34–36, 36–38, 38–40, 42–44, 46–48, 50–52, 54–56)” / 81.5–86.5 (86.5–91.5, 91.5–96.5, 96.5–101.5, 106.5–112, 117–122, 127–132, 137–142) cm

Materials
Mohonk by Jill Draper Makes Stuff 4 oz (113 g) skeins, each approx 370 yds (338 m), 100% Lambswool

Moonless Colorway
A: Moonless, 3 (3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4) skeins
B: Attenborough’s Eyeline, 1 skein

Charred Coal Colorway
A: Charred Coal, 3 (3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4) skeins
B: Festival Sundown, 1 skein

Dark Roast Colorway
A: Dark Roast, 3 (3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4) skeins
B: At Frida’s, 1 skein

One pair size US 7 (4.5 mm) straight or circular needles, or size needed to achieve gauge
One size US 7 (4.5 mm) circular needle, 16″ (40 cm) long