Rowlock has a boxy, casual fit and a sporty cropped length. The surface is a pattern of fine lines of purls and tiny cable twists against a stockinette background, which makes it look like a tile floor. There is minimal shaping so you can concentrate on the patterning. The back, front, and sleeves are knit separately and then sewn together. Stitches are picked up at the neck and worked circularly for the neck band. The patterning is worked following a chart.
The model is shown wearing Rowlock with a roomy fit of 11.75" of ease. Finished chest measurements are 38.75 (42.25, 45.75, 49.25, 52.75, 56.25, 59.75, 63.25)" with finished lengths of 19.75 (20.25, 21.25, 22.25, 23, 23.75, 24)". The sweater can be hand washed and dried flat. Brooklyn Tweed has assigned this Nora Gaughan design a skill level rating of 3 out of 5 (intermediate).
Rowlock is made in Arbor, a DK-weight yarn from Brooklyn Tweed. It is made using three worsted-spun plies of US-raised Targhee wool that are firmly twisted together, creating a smooth yarn with excellent stitch definition. Rowlock makes great use of this with its pronounced surface texture!
The kit includes the pattern and yarn. For this project you will also need:
- straight or 32" circular needles in US size 6 (OR SIZE NEEDED TO OBTAIN GAUGE)
If you adjusted the size above to get gauge, adjust the needles below correspondingly.
- straight or 32" circular needles in US size 3
- 16" circular needle in US size 3
- locking stitch markers
- tapestry needle
Rowlock is shown in Arbor color 433 Ticture. If you would like your sweater to be in this color, simply order above using the pull-down menu to select the size. If you would like to pick your own color, see our Arbor page to view the options. Then return to this page, order the kit, and tell us your color choice in the box above.
