Tilikum
Tilikum
Bridge spans reaching into the sky offer beauty and protection as we cross the waterways of our lives. Tilikum means “people,” “tribe” and “relatives,” in Chinook, the first language of native Oregonians and has come to describe friendly people and friends.
Tilikum showcases a cable motif on the front panel and the slightly dropped sleeves echo the design with cables that flow into the cuff ribbing. Cables are easy to memorize and stitch pattern is repetitive. Once the first set of cables has been established, the following sets are repeats of the same pattern.
Tilikum is worked top-down and seamless and much of the sweater can be worked from the inside to avoid purling. The yoke is worked flat and the body and sleeves are worked in the round.
The body is finished with notched side seams and a flattering longer back hemline. Instructions are included for working from the inside to avoid purling and for working the cables without a cable needle. There are several options to choose from for the neckline finish.
INSPIRATION: Tilikum Crossing, Bridge of the People, is a new cable-stayed bridge spanning the Willamette River in Portland, Oregon. Portland is often called “Bridge City” and “Bridgetown” because 12 bridges cross the Willamette River. Tilikum, the newest bridge, is also the first pedestrian and mass transit-only bridge in the U.S.
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SIZES
XS(S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL, XXXXL)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust: 35(39, 44.5, 47, 51, 55, 59, 63) inches / 89(99, 112.5, 119.5, 129.5, 139.5, 150, 160)cm Choose size that is 4 inches larger than bust measurement.
RECOMMENDED YARN
Woolfolk Tov DK: Dk (100% merino Wool); 160 yds (146m)/1.76 oz (50g) in color TDk10.
ESTIMATED YARN REQUIRED
1483(1685, 1887, 2156, 2359, 2628, 2898, 3100) yds / 1353(1538, 1722, 1968, 2153, 2398, 2645, 2829) m. Yarn usage will vary depending on gauge and specific yarn used. Choose yarn to achieve gauge, a light DK or sport weight work well.
RECOMMENDED NEEDLES
Main (larger) – US 4 (3.5mm) 16”/40cm and 29-32”/70- 80cm circular and set of dpns (or use your preferred method of circular knitting for sleeves).
Smaller – US 3 (3.25mm) 16”/40cm and 29-32”/70-80cm circular (used only for cuffs).
Adjust needle sizes as necessary to obtain correct gauge.
GAUGE
24 sts/33 rows = 4”/10cm in stockinette st (or reverse stockinette) in main needle (after blocking).
NOTIONS
Extra cable or waste yarn, stitch markers, yarn needle, cable needle.
EXPERIENCE LEVEL AND SKILLS USED
Advanced Beginner to Intermediate. Cables are easy to memorize and stitch pattern is repetitive. Once the first set of cables has been established, the following sets are repeats of the same pattern.
Skills Used: Basic stitches, decreases, increases, German Short Rows, cable stitches.
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