Ridge Forrester

Designer Paula Narkiniemi’s childhood TV favourite was the soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful. In the series, the heartbroken Ridge Forrester often retreated to his Big Bear cabin to grow out his beard and reflect on his relationships — often wearing a cosy, stylish turtleneck or something equally relaxed. This comfortable yet timeless turtleneck is knitted top down and features large cables and snug-fitting ribbings. A sweater Ridge would certainly have worn, too. SIZES 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9) **Recommended ease:** 8–12" / 20–30 cm of positive ease. FINISHED MEASUREMENTS **Chest Circumference:** 30.75 (36.75, 43, 49, 55) (61, 67.25, 73.5, 79.5)" / 78 (93.5, 109, 124.5, 140) (155.5, 171, 186.5, 202) cm. **Length from Shoulder to Hem:** 23.75 (24, 25.5, 25.75, 26.25) (26.5, 28.25, 28.5, 28.75)" / 60.5 (61, 64.5, 65, 66.5) (67.5, 72, 72.5, 73.5) cm (adjustable). **Sleeve Length:** 15.75 (16, 16.5, 17, 17.25) (17.75, 18, 18.5, 19)" / 40 (41, 42, 43, 44) (45, 46, 47, 48) cm. **Upper Arm Circumference:** 14 (14, 15, 15, 16.5) (16.5, 19, 19, 19)" / 35.5 (35.5, 38, 38, 42) (42, 48, 48, 48) cm. MATERIALS **Yarn:** Merino DK by Säie Wool (100% superwash merino, 246 yds / 225 m – 100 g), 4 (5, 5, 5, 6) (6, 7, 8, 8) skeins in the colourway Old Gold. Or approx. 930 (1015, 1095, 1230, 1360) (1530, 1640, 1860, 1970) yds / 850 (925, 1000, 1125, 1240) (1400, 1500, 1700, 1800) m of DK-weight yarn. Säie Silk Mohair by Säie Wool (64% kid mohair, 36% silk, 460 yds / 420 m – 50 g), 3 (3, 3, 3, 3) (4, 4, 5, 5) skeins in the colourway Old Gold. Or approx. 930 (1015, 1095, 1230, 1360) (1530, 1640, 1860, 1970) yds / 850 (925, 1000, 1125, 1240) (1400, 1500, 1700, 1800) m of lace-weight mohair yarn. Yarns are held together throughout the pattern. Alternative yarn suggestions are for example Sandnes Garn Double Sunday, Knitting for Olive Heavy Merino or Drops Merino Extra Fine (for DK-weight merino) and Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair, Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair or Isager Silk Mohair (for lace-weight silk mohair). **Needles:** US 10 / 6 mm 16" / 40 cm and 24–32" / 60–80 cm circular needles, US 2.5 / 3 mm 24–32" / 60–80 cm circular needles and DPNs (if not using the Magic Loop method for sleeves). **Notions:** Locking stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn, cable needle. GAUGE 18 sts x 23 rows to 4" / 10 cm with US 10 / 6 mm needles in St St, after blocking.