The Fibre Co. Foundations: Lore - Rannerdale (PDF Download)

Rannerdale is a super-wearable raglan pullover with a stylish folded neckband and pretty cable detailing down the center of both sleeves. It is constructed seamlessly from the top down and uses short rows to create a slight scoop at the front neck. Designed for Lore by Kari-Helene Rane, this warm and lofty layering sweater will fit seamlessly into any handmade wardrobe.

SIZES
The given sizes are called Sizes 1-9 and are recommended to fit a chest circumference of: 76-81 (86-91: 97-102: 107-112: 117-122: 127-132: 137-142: 147-152: 157-162) cm (30-32 (34-36: 38-40: 42-44: 46-48: 50-52: 54-56: 58-60: 62-64) in).

EASE
Designed with 0 - 10 cm (0 - 4 in) of positive ease at chest circumference.

MEASUREMENTS
Chest Circumference (at underarm): 86.5 (96: 102: 113.5: 123: 134.5: 144: 153.5: 163) cm (34.5 (38.5: 40.75: 45.5: 49.25: 53.75: 57.5: 61.25: 65.25) in)
Length (center front, top of rib to hem): 53 (54.5: 56: 58: 60.5: 62: 64: 66.5: 68.5) cm (21.25 (21.75: 22.25: 23.25: 24.25: 24.75: 25.5: 26.5: 27.5) in)
Sleeve Length (from underarm): 29.5 (29.5: 29.5: 30.5: 31: 32: 32.5: 33.5: 33.5) cm (11.75 (11.75: 11.75: 12.25: 12.5: 12.75: 13: 13.25: 13.25) in)

YARN
The Fibre Co. Lore (100% lambswool, 250 m (273 yd) per 100g hank) in shade Stable 4 (4: 4: 5: 5: 6: 6: 7: 8) hanks. Our yardage given includes enough to knit an 8” x 8” tension swatch.

NEEDLES
3.5mm (US 4) circular needles or double-pointed needles for working a small circumference in the round
Two 3.5mm (US 4) 40 cm (16 in) circular needles. (The second one is for joining the collar edging; us-ing one in a size that’s close will be fine if you don’t have two the same size)
3.5mm (US 4) 60-120 cm (24-48 in) circular needle for working yoke and body
4mm (US 6) circular needles or double-pointed needles for working a small circumference in the round (or size to obtain gauge)
4mm (US 6) 40 cm (16 in) circular needle (or size to obtain gauge)
4mm (US 6) 60-120 cm (24-48 in) circular needle for working yoke and body (or size to obtain
gauge)

EXTRAS
Crochet hook (for provisional-cast on)
Smooth waste yarn (for provisional cast-on)
9 Stitch markers
2 Long stitch holders or waste yarn (for holding sleeve stitches)
Cable needle
Darning needle

TENSION
21 sts and 27 rnds to 10 cm (4 in) measured over st st after blocking using 4mm (US 6) needles.

Foundations: Lore
Inspired by the wardrobe staples we always end up wearing, Foundations: Lore is a three-piece sweater collection celebrating The Fibre Co.'s DK-weight 100% lambswool from the Romney sheep breed. In this beginner-friendly collection, you will find relaxed fits, lots of texture and special details that take your handknits to another level.



There has been one correction in the pattern to the Yoke section (top right column on page 3). It should say:

Rnd 2 (Yoke Inc Rnd): Knit to 1 st before mA, M1R, K1, sm, K1, M1L,
work in patt as set to 1 st before mD, M1R, K1, sm, K1, M1L, K to 1 st
before mE, M1R, K1, sm, K1, M1L, work in patt as set to 1 st before
mH, M1R, K1, sm, K1, M1L, K to end of round. 8 sts inc.