This pattern is available in English and Danish

We ship worldwide!

Kit available at: https://int.oenling.com/products/dahlia-sweater-everydaykit

Dahlia sweater
A wonderful, classic sweater with a beautiful, structured stitch pattern, inspired by the Dahlia petal structure. Perfect for all seasons of Danish weather. We have invented some new increase techniques that you will learn as you go. the body is worked all the way through in a simple stitch pattern that results in a stunning texture.
The model is easy to knit, top-down, which lets you fit the sweater to your measurements as you go. The design is oversize, with a positive ease of approx. 15-20 cm (6-8 inches) compared to your body measurements, and features deep armholes and 3⁄4 sleeves. The pattern also includes a description of how to knit the sleeves longer if you prefer.

Sizes
(XS)S(M)L(XL)2XL(3XL)

Measurements
A: Chest circumference: (100)109(115)120(125)135(142) cm / (39.4)42.9(45.3)47.2 (49.2)53.1(55.9) inches
B: Length: (56)57(58)59(60)61(62) cm / (22)22.4(22.8)23.2 (23.6)24(24.4) inches
C: Armhole length: (27)28(29)30(31)32(33) cm / (10.6)11(11.4) 11.8(12.2)12.6(13) inches
D: Underarm sleeve length, 3⁄4 sleeve: (27)27(26)26(25)24 (23) cm / (10.6)10.6(10.2)10.2(9.8)9.4(9) inches
E: Underarm sleeve length, full-length sleeve: (44)44(43)43(42)41(40) cm / (17.3)17.3(16.9)16.9(16.5)16.1 (15.7) inches

Materials basic version w. 3⁄4 sleeves
(150)165(175)185(195)210(230) g / (2)2(2)2(2)2(3) cones of Önling No 12, 55% wool, 45% cotton, 750 m per 105 g.
(60)65(65)70(75)80(80) g / (2)2(2)2(2)2(2) cones of Önling No 13, 95% first-cut lambswool, 5% cashmere, 1010 m per 50 g.
The sweater is worked all the way through with one strand of No 12 and one strand of No. 13 held together.

Materials luxury version w. 3⁄4 sleeves
(200)225(250)250(275)300(325) g Önling No. 2,
100% Superfine Merino Super 100’s wool, 120 m per 25 g.
The sweater is worked all the way through with one strand of Önling No. 2.
OBS! The above quantity of yarn is enough to work the sweater with 3⁄4 sleeves. If you want full-length sleeves, you need to buy 50 g og Önling No 2 extra, for all sizes.

Gauge
22 sts and 32 rows/rounds of stockinette stitch on needle(s) size 4 mm / US 6 = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches.

Recommended circular and double-pointed needles sizes 3.5 and 4 mm / US 4 and 6.
Crochet hook for provisional cast-on
5 stitch markers
3 m / 3.3 yards scrap yarn of a contrasting color.

Directions
The sweater is worked in the round from the top down. Stitches are cast on using the provisional crochet cast- on method to allow adjusting the neckline later. Short rows are used over shoulders and the back of the neck to make the neck higher at the back.
The yoke is worked with raglan increases and deep armholes. The piece is then divided into body and sleeves, which are finished separately