Rendezvous with Rauma

While the name is inspired by science fiction, the design is inspired by jewellery and beadwork.

Rendezvous with Rauma is worked top-down and in the round. Two sets of short rows shape the neckline before the colourwork starts. After the yoke divide, a small chart is worked on the body and the remainder is completed in stocking stitch. The sleeves are put on hold while the body is worked, then worked last from the top-down, with the same chart as the body worked on the upper sleeve before shaping is started.

Sizing

Size XS (S, M, L, XL) (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)

Finished Measurements (Bust)

30.75 (34.5, 38.5, 42.25, 46) (50, 53.75, 57.5, 61.5)”

77 (86.5, 96, 105.5, 115) (125, 134.5, 144, 153.5) cm

Recommended Ease 2-4” (5-10 cm)

The garment is shown in size M with 2.5” (6 cm) ease at Bust.

Gauge

25 sts/ 28 rows in 4” (10cm) in Stranded Colourwork on US Size 4 (3.5 mm) needles, after blocking, AND

25 sts/ 32 rows in 4” (10cm) in plain stocking stitch on US Size 3 (3.25 mm) needles, after blocking.

Yarn

Rauma Finull, 100% Norwegian wool, sport weight, 191 yards (175 meters) per 50g ball,

OR any sport weight yarn that knits to gauge.

MC: 1112 (1205, 1307, 1437, 1586) (1775, 1929, 2074, 2238) yards, OR 1017 (1102, 1195, 1314, 1459) (1623, 1764, 1896, 2046) meters.

C1: 39 (43, 46, 51, 56) (63, 68, 73, 79) yards, OR 36 (39, 42, 47, 52) (57, 62, 67, 72) meters

C2: 85 (92, 100, 110, 122) (135, 147, 158, 171) yards, OR 78 (84, 91, 100, 111) (124, 135, 145, 156) meters

C3: 62 (67, 73, 80, 89) (99, 108, 116, 125) yards, OR 57 (62, 67, 73, 82) (91, 98, 106, 114) meters

Techniques Used

Alternating Cable Cast-on

German Short Rows

Jeny’s Surprisingly Stretchy bind-off (Optional)

Stranded Knitting