Ronnie Using Rowan Summerlite DK
The Design
This adorable, short-sleeved sweater features textured purl bump stitch ‘stripes’ for a look that balances between retro and modern. Designed by Lisa Richardson for the ‘Nostalgic Style’ design story in Rowan Magazine 69, the pattern includes instructions for two lengths, and a solid-color (shown here) or one-row striped version!
Ronnie was knit in Rowan Summerlite DK—beautifully soft and lightweight. In this DK-weight yarn, Rowan used the finest Giza cotton—the the crème de la crème of Egyptian cotton. This yarn is soft and tactile with a unique matte look. It knits up beautifully for babies and grown-ups alike!
The Details
FINISHED SIZES
Finished bust: 45½ (49¾, 53¼, 57¾, 61¼)" / 115.5 (126.5, 135.5, 146.5, 155.5)cm.
Details given for S; larger sizes in parentheses ( ).
To fit bust: 32-34 (36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50)"/ 81-86 (91-97, 102-107, 112-117, 122-127)cm.
YARN
Plain Long Version: 8 (9, 10, 11, 12) skeins Rowan Summerlite DK (142 yds/130m each).
Sample shown in color 454 Mushroom.
NEEDLES & NOTIONS
US 5 (3.75mm) needles, or size to obtain gauge.
US 3 (3.25mm) needles.
GAUGE
22 sts & 30 rows = 4"/10cm in pattern using gauge needle, after blocking.
Rowan Magazine 69; softcover.
COLOR: 465 White. Snow white.
COLOR: 460 Linen. Faded tan.
COLOR: 454 Mushroom. Grey with a lavender undertone.
COLOR: 451 Mocha. Between brown and mauve.
COLOR: 456 Cantaloupe. Slightly faded melon.
COLOR: 458 Steel. Greyed out purple.
COLOR: 464 Black. Matte true black.
COLOR: 463 Pear. Fresh-squeezed lime juice.
COLOR: 459 Ocean. Blue with a bit of teal.
COLOR: 457 Lagoon. Turquoise blue.
COLOR: 455 Fuchsia. Bright hot pink.
COLOR: 453 Summer. Bright sunflower yellow.
COLOR: 450 Indigo. Vivid blue violet.
COLOR: 462 Rouge. Raspberry red.
COLOR: 466 Seashell. Pale beige.
COLOR: 468 Silvery Blue. Very light blue.
COLOR: 475 Pickles. Dark pollen yellow.
COLOR: 477 Cecily. Dark greenish grey.
COLOR: 479 Giggle. Minty blue.
COLOR: 473 Nutkin. Brick red.
COLOR: 474 Piglet. Strawberry pink.
COLOR: 478 Moon. Calming blue.
COLOR: 469 Favourite Denim. Faded denim blue.
COLOR: 470 Sailor Blue. Navy blue.
COLOR: 472 Pink Powder. Pale pink.
COLOR: 476 Duckling. Light mustard yellow.