This pattern is in English // Denne opskrift er på engelsk.
Sweater No. 8 is an oversized sweater with slim sleeves and high neck.
The sweater is knit with drop shoulder effect and a rather tight yoke, creating a nice contrast to the sweater’s wide fit.
The garment is worked from the top down in 2 x 2 rib.
No final sewing is needed.
SIZES
XS (S) M (L) XL
MEASUREMENTS
Length (from shoulder): 53 (54) 57 (59) 62 cm
Sleeve length (from under the armhole opening): 39 (40) 41 (42) 43 cm
Width: 117 (120) 128 (131) 139 cm
Size guide on the following page.
RECOMMENDED NEEDLES
Circular needles 4 mm (40 and 60, 80 or 100 cm)
Double pointed needles 4 mm.
If you knit the sleeves with the magic loop method, you don’t need the double pointed needles.
Remember that the needle size is just a recommendation. Please knit a gauge swatch first to make sure your gauge is correct.
GAUGE
In 2 x 2 rib stitch on needle 4 mm
22 sts / 28 rows = 10 x 10 cm
The given gauge is after washing and blocking.
MATERIALs
500 (550) 600 (700) 750 g Arwetta, Filcolana 50 g / 210 m
Shown in colour ‘Light Truffle’.
The sweater is knit with 2 strands of yarn.
Or...
250 (300) 300 (350) 350 g Arwetta, Filcolana 50 g / 210 m
hold together with…
125 (150) 150 (175) 175 gr Tilia, Filcolana 25 g / 210 m
The sweater is knit with 2 strands of yarn. One of each quality.
Or…
550 (600) 650 (700) 750 g Peruvian Highland Wool, Filcolana 50 g / 100 m
The sweater is knit in 1 strand of yarn.
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