Ahoy Oy!

Ahoy Oy!

Get some stripes into your life! 
Ahoy Oy is a relaxed classic Ziggurat sweater with 4-row stripes in four colours. 
For the intrepid knitter: knit the sideways striped collar.
A simpler option: knit a nice rib instead – browse and choose from the collar tutorials in the book.

Download the free colourplay sheets to paint your own stripes.

gauge: 20 stitches x 28 rows · needles: 4 mm · US 6

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Ahoy Oy! is a tailored Ziggurat pullover with a high, wide neckline, boatneck style, and ‘set-in’ sleeves.

There is some (optional) waist and rear shaping yet the fit is relaxed.
Optional bust dart (one size so as to not upset the striping).

  • Ziggurat: everything is knitted in one go, top to bottom
  • no seaming
  • carry the yarn from stripe to stripe: very few ends to weave in
  • sideways double-knitted striped collar: a fun optional detail for the advanced or intrepid knitter
  • seamless lined hem with a little split in back for hip comfort
  • download your free colourplay PDF here

As usual, there’s the Helpful Table to keep track of increases from shoulder to underarm cast-on.

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