Greta sweater
79,5 SEK
VAT is included (6%).
Sizes: (1, 2, 3) (4, 5) (6, 7**)
Bust circumference: approx. (105, 110, 114) (119, 124) (131, 140) cm / (41.3, 43.3, 44.9) (46.9, 48.8) (51.6, 55.1)'
Length: approx. (54, 55, 55) (57, 58) (59, 61) cm / (21.3, 21.7, 21.7) (22.4, 22.8) (23.2, 24.0)'
Shoulder width (between the outer edges of the shoulders): approx. (37,5, 40, 42) (45, 47) (50, 53) cm / (14.8, 15.7, 16.5) (17.7, 18.5) (19.7, 20.9)'
Armhole depth: approx. (20, 22,5, 24) (25, 27) (29, 30) cm / (7.9, 8.9, 9.4) (9.8, 10.6) (11.4, 11.8)' *
*The pattern provides instructions on how to adjust the depth after one’s own preference.
Upper arm circumference: approx. (35,5, 38, 38) (40,5, 43) (45, 47,5) cm / (14.0, 15.0, 15.0) (15.9, 16.9) (17.7, 18.7)'
Inner sleeve length: approx. (40, 40, 40) (41, 41) (42, 42) cm / (15.7, 15.7, 15.7) (16.1, 16.1) (16.5, 16.5)'
All measurements apply after blocking.
Gauge: 21 sts / 24 rows in structure on needle 4 mm / US 6 after blocking.
Suggested needles: round needles 4 mm / US 6 and 3.5 mm / US 4 (80-100 cm / 32-40’, 40 cm / 16’ or DPN if not working Magic loop).
Depending on your choice of yarn and your own gauge the needles might need to be adjusted. Make a swatch and block it before measuring, to ensure you have the correct gauge.
Yarn: Peer gynt (100% wool, 50 g = 91 m / 100 yrds) from Sandnes Garn
or
Highland wool (double thread; 100% wool, 50 g = 275 m / 300 yrds)
together with
Alpaca 1 (single thread; 100% alpacka, 50 g = 400 m / 437 yrds), both from Isager.
Yarn requirements: (550, 600, 600) (650, 700) (750, 800) g of Peer gynt (single thread; 50 g = 91 m / 100 yrds)
or
(350, 400, 400) (450, 450) (500, 550) g of Highland wool (double thread; 100% wool, 50 g = 275 m / 300 yrds)
together with
(150, 150, 150) (150, 150) (200, 200) g of Alpaca 1 (single thread; 100% alpacka, 50 g = 400 m / 437 yrds).
About the pattern
Greta sweater is worked top down in a rib structure. The sweater has a European shoulder construction which is combined with short rows and raglan increases to provide a good fit. The construction is highlighted by the ribbed structure, whose lines run uninterrupted throughout the piece.
First, the back piece is worked back and forth with increases in each side. Next, stitches are pick up for the front pieces, which are shaped with short rows. Thereafter the yoke is joined and worked in the round, and stitches for the sleeves are picked up along the long sides of the front pieces. Raglan increases are made on front, back and sleeves until armhole depth and circumference are reached. Then the body and sleeves are worked separately. All are finished with a short ribbing and Italian bind off. Lastly, neckline is worked in rib and folded double.
Choosing size
Greta sweater is designed with a positive ease of 20-25 cm / 8-10’, and slightly less for the largest sizes. Sizes (1, 2, 3) (4, 5) (6, 7) correspond to a bust circumference of approx. (80-85; 85-90; 90-95) (95-100; 100-110) (110-120; 120-130) cm / (31.5–33.5; 33.5–35.4; 35.4–37.4) (37.4–39.4; 39.4–43.3) (43.3–47.2; 47.2–51.2)', however, I encourage you choose size based upon the fit you prefer.
It is also recommended to take the shoulder width into account when choosing size. I recommend an approx. ± 2 cm / 0.8’ difference between the sweater’s shoulder width and your own. For reference, the green Greta sweater in the pictures is worn with a difference of 0 cm / inches.
Measure your shoulder width by measuring the distance between the outermost points of your shoulders, where the shoulder meets the arm.
Note that the sweater needs to be blocked to achieve the correct measurements and proportions.
Choosing yarn
The sweater can be worked in several different yarn combinations:
- Single thread of a light worsted/worsted yarn (gauge 18-20 sts/10 cm or 4’), e.g. Peruvian highland wool from Filcolana, Peer gynt or Atlas from Sandnes Garn.
- Double thread of a fingering yarn (27-28 sts/10 cm or 4’) together with a lace yarn, e.g. Highland wool together with Alpaca 1 from Isager.
- One thread of a sport yarn (24-26 sts/10 cm or 4’) together with a lace thread, e.g. Finull from Rauma together with a silk mohair.
Note that the yardage might change if you substitute the yarn.
** Size 7 has not been test knitted. If you knit this size and run into questions or problems, please reach out to me at hello@stickprovet.com. Would you like to knit this size and provide me with feedback on the fit? Contact me and I’ll provide you with the pattern for free.
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