Rattlesnake Fingering

>**Sign up for the [Knitosophy Newsletter][1] in order to receive the best discounts right in your inbox!** INTRO Released back in 2020, Rattlesnake DK was an endeavor to capture the untamed spirit of the deserts of Arizona. Did you know that rattlesnake mothers care for their young for about a week after they hatch? This behavior is rare in the world of reptiles. There are currently 36 known species of rattlesnake, and some are quite docile. All are venomous, though to varying degrees. I think they are fascinating (from a distance)! The Rattlesnake sweater is largely inspired by this creepy but beautiful creature. The neckline is dotted with a series of cluster stitches, reminiscent of the snake’s rattle, but the colorwork at the bottom of the yoke also features rattle patterns. The diamond shapes that widen into the yoke were designed from the patterns of the eastern diamondback rattlesnake. However, the main theme of the sweater is the deserts of Arizona. When we visited Saguaro National Park in Tucson, I was struck by the breathtaking panorama of saguaro cacti with giant mountains in the backdrop. This view stayed with me and formed the basis of this design. **FILE ONE: SIZES 1-10 (Scroll down to see information for Sizes 11-20)** **SIZING** 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9, 10) **To fit chest circ** 28 (30, 32, 34, 36) (38, 40, 42, 44, 46)” / 70 (75, 80, 85, 90) (95, 100, 105, 110, 115) cm **Finished chest circ** 30 (32.5, 33.5, 36, 37.25) (40.5, 41.75, 44.25, 45.75, 48)” / 75 (81.5, 84, 90, 93) (101.5, 104.5, 110.5, 114.5, 120) cm Intended to fit with 1.5 - 2.5” / 4 - 6.5 cm of positive ease in the chest. See more sizing info in the SCHEMATIC in the Photo Gallery. **BLOCKED GAUGE** **Colorwork**: 28 stitches and 34 rounds = 4” / 10 cm **Stockinette Stitch**: 28 stitches and 36 rows / rounds = 4” / 10 cm **1 X 1 Ribbing (Cuffs)**: 33 sts and 40 rounds = 4” / 10 cm **1 X 1 Ribbing (Stretched for Neckband and Hem)**: 28 stitches and 40 rounds = 4” / 10 cm **NOTIONS** One unique BOR marker; 22 (24, 25, 27, 28) (30, 31, 33, 35, 36) chart markers; scrap yarn for holding sleeve stitches; yarn needle for weaving in ends **NEEDLES** Needle size is a suggestion. Use the needle size that achieves gauge for you. **Ribbing (1X1)**: Size US 2 / 2.75 mm, 32” / 80 cm circulars for hem; 16” / 40 cm if not using magic loop for neckband; double-pointed needles or small circ needles if not using magic loop for cuffs **Colorwork**: Size US 4 / 3.5 mm, 24” / 60 cm or longer circulars for start of yoke; 32” / 80 cm or longer for yoke and sleeves; double-pointed needles or small circ needles if not using magic loop for sleeves **Stockinette Stitch**: Size US 3 / 3.25 mm, 24” / 60 cm or longer circulars for start of yoke; 32” / 80 cm or longer for lower yoke, body and sleeves; double-pointed needles or small circ needles if not using magic loop for sleeves **Optional Needle for Sleeve Colorwork** (if you knit more tightly in small circumferences): Size US 5 / 3.75 mm, 32” / 80 cm or longer for sleeves; double-pointed needles or small circ needles if not using magic loop for sleeves **YARN** Serendipitous Wool Anu (100% Superwash Merino Wool, single ply, 100 grams / 400 yards / 365 meters per skein) **YARDAGE** Yardage includes a 10% buffer. The number of skeins and yardage for each colorway of Serendipitous Wool Anu are provided below. **Main Color LONG SLEEVES (Fierce colorway)**: 2 (2, 2, 2, 2) (3, 3, 3, 3, 3) skeins 625 (659, 696, 731, 775) (820, 870, 906, 949, 981) yards / 572 (603, 637, 669, 709) (750, 796, 829, 868, 897) meters **Main Color SHORT SLEEVES (Fierce colorway)**: 2 skeins 453 (488, 505, 540, 562) (607, 639, 674, 699, 731) yards / 415 (447, 462, 494, 514) (555, 585, 617, 639, 669) meters **Color A (Dark Desire colorway)**: 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 2, 2, 2, 2) skein(s) 263 (278, 300, 324, 339) (378, 404, 432, 447, 475) yards / 241 (255, 275, 297, 310) (346, 370, 395, 409, 435) meters **Color B (Greenleaf colorway)**: 1 skein 127 (134, 145, 156, 163) (182, 194, 208, 215, 229) yards / 117 (123, 133, 143, 149) (167, 178, 191, 197, 210) meters **Color C (Purple Moon Jellyfish colorway)**: 1 skein 171 (181, 195, 210, 231) (259, 276, 296, 306, 325) yards/ 157 (166, 179, 192, 212) (237, 253, 271, 280, 298) meters **Each additional 1” / 2.5 cm of body uses** 32 (34, 36, 38, 40) (43, 45, 48, 49, 52) yards of Main Color / 30 (32, 33, 35, 37) (40, 42, 44, 45, 48) meters of Main Color **SAMPLES PICTURED** Long-sleeved (purple and green) sample pictured is size 5 on a 35” / 87.5 cm chest circumference and includes the optional waist shaping. This sample uses the yarn and colorways provided in the Yarn section above. Short-sleeved (orange and white) sample pictured is also size 5 on a 35” / 87.5 cm chest circumference and uses The Fibre Co Amble in colorways Blencathra (MC), Saddleback Slate (A), Isel (B) and Nutkin (C). **FILE TWO: SIZES 11-20** **SIZING** 11 (12, 13, 14, 15) (16, 17, 18, 19, 20) **To fit chest circ** 48 (50, 52, 54, 56) (58, 60, 62, 64, 66)” / 120 (125, 130, 135, 140) (145, 150, 155, 160, 165) cm **Finished chest circ** 49.75 (52, 53.5, 56.25, 58.25) (59.25, 61.75, 64.5, 66, 68.5)” / 124.5 (130, 134, 140.5, 145.5) (148, 154.5, 161.5, 165, 171.5) cm Intended to fit with 1.5 – 2.5” / 4 – 6.5 cm of positive ease in the chest. See more sizing info in the SCHEMATIC on page 15. **BLOCKED GAUGE** **Colorwork**: 28 stitches and 34 rounds = 4” / 10 cm **Stockinette Stitch**: 28 stitches and 36 rows / rounds = 4” / 10 cm **1 X 1 Ribbing (Cuffs)**: 33 sts and 40 rounds = 4” / 10 cm  **1 X 1 Ribbing (Stretched for Neckband and Hem)**: 28 stitches and 40 rounds = 4” / 10 cm  **NOTIONS** One unique BOR marker; 38 (39, 41, 42, 44) (45, 47, 49, 50, 52) chart markers; scrap yarn for holding sleeve stitches; yarn needle for weaving in ends **NEEDLES** Needle size is a suggestion. Use the needle size that achieves gauge for you. **Ribbing (1X1)**: Size US 2 / 2.75 mm, 32” / 80 cm circulars for hem; 16” / 40 cm if not using magic loop for neckband; double-pointed needles or small circ needles if not using magic loop for cuffs **Colorwork**: Size US 4 / 3.5 mm, 24” / 60 cm or longer circulars for start of yoke; 32” / 80 cm or longer for yoke and sleeves; double-pointed needles or small circ needles if not using magic loop for sleeves **Stockinette Stitch**: Size US 3 / 3.25 mm, 24” / 60 cm or longer circulars for start of yoke; 32” / 80 cm or longer for lower yoke, body and sleeves; double-pointed needles or small circ needles if not using magic loop for sleeves **Optional Needle for Sleeve Colorwork** (if you knit more tightly in small circumferences): Size US 5 / 3.75 mm, 32” / 80 cm or longer for sleeves; double-pointed needles or small circ needles if not using magic loop for sleeves **YARN** Knit Picks Palette Fingering (100% Peruvian Highland Wool, 50 grams / 231 yards / 211 meters per ball) (See Samples Pictured below for colorway details.) **YARDAGE** Yardage includes a 10% buffer. **Main Color LONG SLEEVES:** 1029 (1060, 1117, 1157, 1208) (1245, 1281, 1348, 1370, 1406) yards / 941 (969, 1021, 1058, 1105) (1138, 1171, 1233, 1253, 1286) meters **Main Color SHORT SLEEVES:** 760 (792, 830, 870, 902) (921, 957, 1001, 1022, 1058) yards / 695 (724, 759, 796, 825) (842, 875, 915, 935, 968) meters **Color A:** 505 (538, 568, 618, 635) (654, 687, 739, 776, 812) yards / 462 (492, 520, 565, 581) (598, 628, 676, 710, 743) meters **Color B:** 231 (246, 259, 282, 291) (299, 315, 338, 355, 372) yards / 212 (225, 237, 258, 266) (274, 288, 309, 325, 341) meters **Color C:** 345 (367, 388, 422, 433) (447, 469, 504, 530, 554) yards/ 316 (336, 355, 386, 396) (409, 429, 461, 485, 507) meters **Each additional 1” / 2.5 cm of body uses** 54 (56, 59, 62, 64) (65, 68, 71, 73, 76) yards of Main Color / 50 (52, 54, 57, 59) (60, 63, 65, 67, 70) meters of Main Color  **SAMPLES PICTURED** Teal sample pictured is size 14 on a 54” / 135 cm chest circ and is worked with the optional waist shaping. Yarn is Knit Picks Palette Fingering in colorways Black (A), Mist (B), Blush (C) and Rainforest Heather (MC). Light blue sample pictured is size 15 on a 56” / 140 cm chest circ and uses Frankie Grey Fibres Extra Fine Fingering Merino Linen in colorways Charcoal (A), Whisper (B), Chick Flick (C) and Sky High (MC). [1]: https://sibforms.com/serve/MUIFAIK7Rs6y_YEdPpEPEhhiXTlQ0Y_rEdICgnex8__TLnhKbN52b5uHj_rZkhPIFu0EyaW7svy-oL11agc0-RPpfsP_ogxYccUF6FVkHw5sib5Kkyi67Kr60jheGFC81vccJX4B6v8TB8Zkyhlra2vvZxqhxiJQ0kBmtRubSAJewP27VlAK3qlebkFo35nrtohJRzK84o3TecvA