Rattlesnake
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Pattern now includes yardage and instructions for long sleeves!
Did you know that rattlesnake mothers care for their young for about a week after they hatch? This behavior is rare in the world of reptiles. There are currently 36 known species of rattlesnake, and some are quite docile. All are venomous, though to varying degrees. I think they are fascinating (from a distance)!
The Rattlesnake sweater is largely inspired by this creepy but beautiful creature. The neckline is dotted with a series of cluster stitches, reminiscent of the snake’s rattle, but the colorwork at the bottom of the yoke also features rattle patterns. The diamond shapes that widen into the yoke were designed from the patterns of the eastern diamondback rattlesnake. However, the main theme of the sweater is the desert. As a family, we are starting to vacation in southern Arizona every year. The mountains, the desert, and the flora and fauna are all spectacular. When we visited Saguaro National Park in Tucson, I was struck by the breathtaking panorama of saguaro cacti with giant mountains in the backdrop. This view stayed with me and formed the basis of this design.
Rattlesnake features a top-down seamless construction with a somewhat slouchy fit. Optional waist shaping is included. With a colorwork yoke and DK weight yarn, the tee is warm and suitable year-round, but it might be best to wear at night during the hot summer months.
SIZING
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
To fit bust circumference of 28 (32, 36, 40, 44) (48, 52, 56, 60, 64) in/70 (80, 90, 100, 110) (120, 130, 140, 150, 160) cm
Finished bust circumference: 30.75 (36, 39.5, 42.75, 48) (51.5, 54.75, 60, 63.5, 66.75) in/77 (90, 99, 107, 120) (129, 137, 150, 159, 167) cm
Intended to fit with 2-4 in/5-10 cm of positive ease. Sample pictured is size 3 on a 37 in/94 cm bust with 2.5 in/6 cm of positive ease. For more sizing info, see Schematic aboveColorwork and stockinette: 21 sts and 26 rnds = 4 in/10 cm on main Colorwork and stockinette: 21 sts and 26 rnds = 4 in/10 cm on main needles
GAUGE
Colorwork and stockinette: 21 sts and 26 rnds = 4 in/10 cm on main needles
NEEDLES
The needle sizes below were used for the design samples. Please adjust needle sizes if needed to get gauge, especially when transitioning from colorwork to plain stockinette.
Ribbing: Size US 5/3.75 mm circulars, 24 in/60 cm long for the neckband and at least 32 in/80 cm long for the hem (and cuffs if using magic loop); DPNs or small circumference circular needles for the cuffs if not using magic loop
Main: Size US 7/4.5 mm circulars, 24 in/60 cm long for upper yoke and at least 32 in/80 cm long for the body (and sleeves if using magic loop); DPNs or small circumference circular needles for the sleeves if not using magic loop
NOTIONS
5 markers including 1 unique BOR; scrap yarn for sleeves; darning needle for weaving in ends; and darning needle, cable needle or DPN for working the cluster stitches
YARN AND YARDAGE
Less Traveled Yarn Tweed Me DK, 85% SW Merino 15% Donegal Nep, 231 yards/211 meters per skein or any DK weight yarn
Yardage includes a 10% buffer.
TOTAL YARDAGE: 724 (879, 1010, 1131, 1302) (1446, 1595, 1805, 1943, 2109) yards / 662 (804, 924, 1034, 1191) (1322, 1458, 1650, 1777, 1928) meters
MC (shown in Stormy): 2 (2, 2, 3, 3) (3, 4, 4, 4, 4) skeins/317 (385, 442, 495, 570) (633, 699, 791, 851, 924) yards/290 (353, 405, 453, 522) (579, 640, 724, 779, 845) meters
CC1 (shown in Nightfall): 1 (2, 2, 2, 2) (2, 2, 3, 3, 3) skein(s)/202 (246, 283, 317, 365) (405, 447, 506, 545, 591) yards/185 (225, 259, 290, 334) (371, 409, 463, 499, 541) meters
CC2 (shown in Moonstone): 1 skein/75 (91, 105, 117, 134) (149, 164, 186, 200, 218) yards/69 (84, 97, 107, 123) (137, 150, 171, 183, 200) meters
CC3 (shown in Melon Mimosa): 1 (1, 1, 1, 2) (2, 2, 2, 2, 2) skein(s)/130 (157, 180, 202, 233) (259, 285, 322, 347, 376) yards/119 (144, 165, 185, 214) (237, 261, 295, 318, 344) meters
For each additional inch/2.5 cm of body length added: 14 (17, 18, 20, 22) (24, 25, 27, 29, 30) yards/13 (16, 17, 19, 21) (22, 23, 25, 27, 28) meters
Did you know that rattlesnake mothers care for their young for about a week after they hatch? This behavior is rare in the world of reptiles. There are currently 36 known species of rattlesnake, and some are quite docile. All are venomous, though to varying degrees. I think they are fascinating (from a distance)!
The Rattlesnake sweater is largely inspired by this creepy but beautiful creature. The neckline is dotted with a series of cluster stitches, reminiscent of the snake’s rattle, but the colorwork at the bottom of the yoke also features rattle patterns. The diamond shapes that widen into the yoke were designed from the patterns of the eastern diamondback rattlesnake. However, the main theme of the sweater is the desert. As a family, we are starting to vacation in southern Arizona every year. The mountains, the desert, and the flora and fauna are all spectacular. When we visited Saguaro National Park in Tucson, I was struck by the breathtaking panorama of saguaro cacti with giant mountains in the backdrop. This view stayed with me and formed the basis of this design.
Rattlesnake features a top-down seamless construction with a somewhat slouchy fit. Optional waist shaping is included. With a colorwork yoke and DK weight yarn, the tee is warm and suitable year-round, but it might be best to wear at night during the hot summer months.
SIZING
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
To fit bust circumference of 28 (32, 36, 40, 44) (48, 52, 56, 60, 64) in/70 (80, 90, 100, 110) (120, 130, 140, 150, 160) cm
Finished bust circumference: 30.75 (36, 39.5, 42.75, 48) (51.5, 54.75, 60, 63.5, 66.75) in/77 (90, 99, 107, 120) (129, 137, 150, 159, 167) cm
Intended to fit with 2-4 in/5-10 cm of positive ease. Sample pictured is size 3 on a 37 in/94 cm bust with 2.5 in/6 cm of positive ease. For more sizing info, see Schematic aboveColorwork and stockinette: 21 sts and 26 rnds = 4 in/10 cm on main Colorwork and stockinette: 21 sts and 26 rnds = 4 in/10 cm on main needles
GAUGE
Colorwork and stockinette: 21 sts and 26 rnds = 4 in/10 cm on main needles
NEEDLES
The needle sizes below were used for the design samples. Please adjust needle sizes if needed to get gauge, especially when transitioning from colorwork to plain stockinette.
Ribbing: Size US 5/3.75 mm circulars, 24 in/60 cm long for the neckband and at least 32 in/80 cm long for the hem (and cuffs if using magic loop); DPNs or small circumference circular needles for the cuffs if not using magic loop
Main: Size US 7/4.5 mm circulars, 24 in/60 cm long for upper yoke and at least 32 in/80 cm long for the body (and sleeves if using magic loop); DPNs or small circumference circular needles for the sleeves if not using magic loop
NOTIONS
5 markers including 1 unique BOR; scrap yarn for sleeves; darning needle for weaving in ends; and darning needle, cable needle or DPN for working the cluster stitches
YARN AND YARDAGE
Less Traveled Yarn Tweed Me DK, 85% SW Merino 15% Donegal Nep, 231 yards/211 meters per skein or any DK weight yarn
Yardage includes a 10% buffer.
TOTAL YARDAGE: 724 (879, 1010, 1131, 1302) (1446, 1595, 1805, 1943, 2109) yards / 662 (804, 924, 1034, 1191) (1322, 1458, 1650, 1777, 1928) meters
MC (shown in Stormy): 2 (2, 2, 3, 3) (3, 4, 4, 4, 4) skeins/317 (385, 442, 495, 570) (633, 699, 791, 851, 924) yards/290 (353, 405, 453, 522) (579, 640, 724, 779, 845) meters
CC1 (shown in Nightfall): 1 (2, 2, 2, 2) (2, 2, 3, 3, 3) skein(s)/202 (246, 283, 317, 365) (405, 447, 506, 545, 591) yards/185 (225, 259, 290, 334) (371, 409, 463, 499, 541) meters
CC2 (shown in Moonstone): 1 skein/75 (91, 105, 117, 134) (149, 164, 186, 200, 218) yards/69 (84, 97, 107, 123) (137, 150, 171, 183, 200) meters
CC3 (shown in Melon Mimosa): 1 (1, 1, 1, 2) (2, 2, 2, 2, 2) skein(s)/130 (157, 180, 202, 233) (259, 285, 322, 347, 376) yards/119 (144, 165, 185, 214) (237, 261, 295, 318, 344) meters
For each additional inch/2.5 cm of body length added: 14 (17, 18, 20, 22) (24, 25, 27, 29, 30) yards/13 (16, 17, 19, 21) (22, 23, 25, 27, 28) meters