Reno Rafter 7 is Jimmy Bean’s Wool’s first-ever truly local yarn! Made with wool from Rafter 7 sheep raised by the University of Nevada, Reno; spun into yarn by Mountain Meadow Wool; dyed by hand at Madelinetosh; and for sale exclusively at Jimmy Beans Wool! Purchase your Reno Rafter 7 kit for the Fireside Sweater here!

After a long day on the slopes, as you’re taking off your snow boots and snow jacket, there’s nothing more comforting than the just-right pullover to wear as you’re lounging in the lodge.
This pullover features a lace pattern on the yoke that mimics cablework, but it is achieved using yarn overs and decreases. This sweater is a top-down and seamless construction.

PATTERN INFORMATION:
Top-down yoke design
The sweater is worked seamlessly, with stitches being held for sleeves while the body is initially worked.
Sample shown in size 2 on 34” chest circumference.

Materials: (NEEDLES)
Main Body: US 7 (7.5 mm) in 24”/60cm or length preferred.
US 7 (7.5 mm) double pointed needles or preferred method for sleeves.
Ribbing: US 5 (3.75 mm) in 24”/60cm or length preferred.
Ribbing for sleeves: US 5 (3.75 mm) double pointed needles or preferred method for sleeves.

Notions:
Scrap yarn or stitch holder
Darning needle
1 - Unique Stitch marker for BORM
Optional: Stitch markers to mark completion of lace panels

Finished size: 33 (36, 39, 43, 47.5)(52.5, 56.5, 61, 65)“ / 84 (91, 99, 109, 121)(133, 144, 155, 165)cm bust circumference

To be worn with 2 - 6” 5- 12.5cm of positive ease

Gauge: 18.5 sts x 26 rows = 4”/10cm with US 7 (7.5 mm) in stockinette, blocked

Yarn:
For sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8, 9)
1270 (1380, 1480, 1650, 1790)(1950, 2120, 2290, 2430)yards
1170 (1270, 1360, 1510, 1600)(1790, 1940, 3000, 2230)m

Yarn used:
Jimmy Beans Reno Rafter 7. (DK Weight; 100% Rafter 7 Merino Wool; 100g; 215 yards/196 meters). 6 (7, 7, 8, 9)(10, 10, 11, 12) skeins. Color used: Portal.

Skills to explore: top-down sweater construction, working in the round, lace knitting