Local legend has long told the tales of Chessie, the Chesapeake Bay’s very own sea monster. Some marine scientists theorize that the Chessie sightings have been from the massive, aloof sturgeon which still lives in the deepest waters of the bay, but no one is sure. This loose-fitting, boxy sweater with exaggerated drop shoulder sleeves pays homage to Chessie with the deep ribbing that resembles Chessie rising from the water. Front and back are worked flat from the top join, then joined at the underarms and worked in the round to the bottom edge. Stitches are picked up around the armhole and sleeves are worked in the round down to the cuff.
Chessie Pattern
This is a downloadable PDF. Link to the PDF will be emailed to you after checkout and will be provided on the Order Confirmation page as well
SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate
SIZES: Women’s XS (S, M, L) XL, 2X, 3X, 4X Shown in Size S
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Chest circumference: 40.5 (44, 48, 52) 56.5, 60, 64, 68”/101 (110, 120, 130) 141, 150, 160, 170 cm
Intended to be worn with 10-12”/25-30cm positive ease
YARN: Cascade Yarns, Pure Alpaca, (220yds/200m, 3.5oz/100g, 100% Baby Alpaca): #3091 Monterey Bay Heather 6 (6, 7, 8) 8, 9, 10, 10 hanks
Total Yarn Needed:1070 (1270, 1395, 1525) 1619, 1851, 1985, 2106 yds/979 (1161, 1275, 1394) 1481, 1692, 1815, 1926 m
NEEDLES: Size US 6 (4mm), circular 16”/40cm for neck, 24-36”/60-80cm depending on sweater size, and one set of double pointed needles (dpns) or one size smaller than gauge needles
Size US 7 (4.5mm), circular 24-36”/60-80cm depending on sweater size, and one set of double pointed needles (dpns) or size needed to obtain gauge
NOTIONS: Cable needle (cn), Removable stitch markers, Spare needle, Stitch markers, Stitch holders, Tapestry needle
Pattern is charted and written out with schematics.
Pattern is in English only.
Photos by Shelby Louise Photography