Fossil Frenzy Sweater

*Due to the amount of details within this pattern, I have split it into three documents. This document contains front-end information, written instructions, and contact information. Charts are provided in 2 additional files for printing or digital use.* ***Please note that not every chart contains the same assortment of fossils. Please refer to the list below to see if your favorite critter shows up in your size:*** **T. Rex:** All sizes **Triceratops Skull:** All sizes **Footprint Tracks:** All sizes **Large T. Rex Footprint:** All sizes **Velociraptor:** All Sizes **Stegosaurus:** Sizes 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 **Parasaurolophus Skull:** Sizes 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 11 **Brachiosaurus Skull:** Sizes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11 **Raptor Claw:** Sizes 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 **Pachycephalosaurus Skull:** Sizes 2, 3, 5, 6, 11 **Mosasaurus Skull:** Sizes 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 **Ammonite Shell:** Size 3 My very first passion was for dinosaurs. I had an imaginary Saltopus friend that followed me around, and in first grade I was very proud to say that I wanted to be a paleontologist when I grew up (I’m sure my parents were just proud I could even pronounce the word at 6 years old). Now, eons later, I’ve excavated a knit top that brings together my first love and current passion for knitting into a unisex sweater so that these prehistoric beasties can keep us cozy all year long! **WHAT YOU’LL NEED** **Needles** US5 (3.75 mm) circular needles (or size needed to obtain gauge). Varying cable lengths are recommended to accommodate yoke, body, and sleeve circumferences. (Optional) Set of 4 or 5 double pointed needles in same size as main circular needles for small circumference knitting (sleeves). (Optional) Circular needles up to 1 size larger for colorwork section only (to maintain gauge). US3 (3.25 mm) circular needles or a set of 4 or 5 double pointed needles for collar, body hem, and sleeve cuffs. **Notions** Tapestry needle 9 Stitch markers; additional stitch markers as desired for keeping place when working chart 2 Stitch holders or waste yarn **YARN & YARDAGE** **Yarn** Two highly contrasting colors in DK weight yarn. Sizes for this garment are shown in the pattern as 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)(7, 8, 9, 10, 11). Sample uses Yarnaceous Fibers Bronto DK base (85% superwash merino wool and 15% nylon; 246 yd / 225 m per 100 g). https://yarnaceousfibers.com/ Length Required (Includes 10% Excess) MC: 644 (712, 800, 888, 978, 1077)(1184, 1302, 1425, 1575, 1734) yards / 589 (651, 732, 812, 895, 985)(1083, 1191, 1303, 1440, 1586) meters CC: 295 (324, 360, 392, 424, 448)(471, 509, 550, 594, 656) yards / 270 (296, 329, 358, 388, 410)(431, 465, 503, 543, 600) meters **SIZING & GAUGE** **Gauge** Stockinette: 22 stitches x 26 rounds = 4” / 10 cm after blocking worked in the round. Ribbing: 26 stitches x 28 rounds = 4” / 10 cm after blocking worked in the round using smaller needles. Sizing Finished garment chest circumference: 29 (32, 35, 38, 41, 44)(49.5, 52.5, 55, 58, 64) inches / 73.5 (81.5, 89, 96.5, 104, 112)(125.5, 133.5, 138, 147.5, 162.5) cm Yoke depth from cast on edge (includes neck band): 8 (8, 8.5, 8.5, 9, 9.5)(10.5, 11, 11, 11.5, 11.5) inches / 20.5 (20.5, 21.5, 21.5, 23, 24)(26.5, 28, 28, 29, 29) cm Total body length from underarm (customizable): 16 inches / 40.5 cm Sleeve length: 18 inches / 45.5 cm Recommended positive ease is 2” - 6” / 5 - 15 cm at the chest based on personal preference. If sharing your progress and finished piece on Instagram or other social networks, please use the hashtag #FossilFrenzySweater so I can admire your beautiful work! Happy knitting, friend!