Rowan Neath is a classic women’s slipped rib stitch sweater knit in Brushed Fleece with a round neckline and set-in sleeves. This is wonderful for the intermediate knitter. Rowan Brushed Fleece is a wool and alpaca blend in a bulky weight that has a soft marled effect in luscious colors that works up quickly. Skill Level: Intermediate Sizes: S (M, L, XL, XXL) Finished Measurements: Chest – 35 (39, 43, 48, 53)” Length – 22 (23, 23½, 24½, 25)” Yarn Requirements: 7 (8, 9, 9, 10) balls Rowan Brushed Fleece (65% Wool 30% Alpaca 5% Polyamide; 50g/115yds) shown in 259 Lagoon (WEBS do not carry this yarn)Needles: US 8 (5.00mm) single points and 16” circular US 10 (6.00mm) single pointsGauge: 14½ sts and 29 rows = 4” in pattern stitch on US 10 (6.00mm)If you like this pattern, be sure to check out Brushed Fleece pattern book for more wonderful ideas and styles!
