Knitting pattern for a sweater
This pattern is in English
Difficulty: 3 of 5
(see explanation of difficulty here)
This pattern is digital and will be sent as a pdf-file to your e-mail.
About the design
The plush sweater combines simplicity and elegance with a classic colorwork pattern across the yoke. The sweater is knitted in a soft yarn containing alpaca, wool, and cotton, making it both warm and comfortable to wear.
With its high neck that extends slightly onto the yoke and ribbed edges, the sweater has a timeless look suitable for both everyday wear and casual moments.
The pattern is suitable for knitters of all levels, especially those looking to try colorwork. The detailed instructions make it an accessible project whether you are a beginner or experienced. It’s a versatile and classic sweater that fits into any wardrobe and can be customized with your own color choices and preferences.
Yarn suggestion
300 (350) 350 (350-400) 450 (450) 450-500 g Fluffy Alpaca, Walløe, 100 m / 50 g (40 % superfine Alpaca, 21% wool, 39 Pima cotton).
50 (50) 50 (50) 50 (50) 50 g, Fluffy Alpaca, Walløe, 100 m / 50 g (40 % superfine Alpaca, 21% wool, 39 Pima cotton).
The sweater is knitted in 2 different colors.
Size
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL
The sizes correspond to the following bust measurements:
80-85 (85-95) 95-100 (100-110) 110-120 (120-130) 130-140 cm
// [31.5-33.5 (33.5-37.5) 37.5-39.5 (39.5-43.5) 43.5-47 (47-51) 51-55 in]
Sweater bust measurements:
94 (103) 111 (120) 128 (137) 145 cm
// [37 (40.5) 43.75 (47.25) 50.5 (54) 57 in]
Length (including neckband and bottom ribbing):
59 (59) 60 (60) 61 (61) 61 cm
// [23.25 (23.25) 23.5 (23.5) 24 (24) 24 in]
Sleeve length:
38 (38) 38 (37) 37 (36) 36 cm
// [15 (15) 15 (14.75) 14.75 (14.25) 14.25 in]
Fit
The plush sweater is recommended to have the following ease:
XS (S) M (L) XL approx. 10-15 cm [4-6 in]
(2XL) 3XL approx. 5-15 cm [2-6 in]
Recommended needles
8 mm [US 11] circular needle, 80-100 cm [31.5-39 in]
7 mm [US 10.75] circular needle, 80-100 cm [31.5-39 in]
6 mm [US 10] circular needle, 80-100 cm [31.5-39 in]
Gauge
14 stitches x 16 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 in] in pattern on 8 mm [US 11] needles.
Videos
In the pattern you will find links to videos (In Danish).
Always remember to follow the number of stitches indicated for the size you knit, regardless of the number of stitches shown in the video.
