The Ljung sweater is a modern design with a touch of retro — reminiscent of an old-school staple perfect for forest walks or as a cosy layer under your jacket on a cold winter’s day. Its textured pattern creates a 3D effect that changes character depending on your colour palette. The fabric is built using slipped, knit and purl stitches, working with only one colour at a time. Designed to make you feel both comfortable and well-dressed, Ljung is a timeless garment to reach for year after year. “Ljung” is the Swedish name for “heather” (Calluna vulgaris).

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9, 10)

Recommended ease: 6–7” / 15–18 cm of positive ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest Circumference: 36.5 (39.75, 43, 46.5, 49.75) (53, 56.25, 59.75, 64.5, 69.75)“ / ​​​​92.5 (101, 109.5, 118, 126.5) (134.5, 143, 151.5, 164, 177) cm.

Bottom Rib: 34.75 (37.75, 41, 44, 47.25) (50.5, 53.5, 56.75, 61.5, 66.25)“ / 88 (96, 104, 112, 120) (128, 136, 144, 156, 168) cm.

Body Length (underarm to hem): 11.25 (12.5, 12.5, 14.25, 14.25) (15.75, 15.75, 17.25, 17.25, 17.25)“ / 28.5 (32, 32, 36, 36) (40, 40, ​​​​44, 44, 44) cm.

Back Length: 21.75 (23, 23, 26, 26) (27.5, 27.5, 30.75, 30.75, 30)“ / ​​​​55 (58.5, 58.5, 66, 66) (70, 70, 78, 78, 78) cm.

Yoke Depth (from top of neck rib centre front): 8.5 (8.5, 8.5, 9.75, 9.75) (9.75, 9.75, 11.5, 11.5, 11.5)“ / ​​​​21.5 (21.5, 21.5, 25, 25) (25, 25, 29, 29, 29) cm.

Upper Sleeve Circumference: 13.25 (14.25, 15, 16.5, 18.25) (19, 20.75, 21.5, 22.5, 24.75)“ / 33.5 (36, 38, 42, 46.5) (48.5, 52.5, 54.5, 57, 63) cm.

Sleeve Length: 16.25 (16.25, 16.25, 17.75, 17.75) (17.75, 17.75, 17.75, 17.75, 19.75)“ / ​​​​41.5 (41.5, 41.5, 45, 45) (45, 45, 45, 45, 49) cm.

Cuff Circumference: 8.25 (8.25, 8.25, 8.25, 8.25) (8.25, 9.5, 9.5, 9.5, 9.5)“ / 21 (21, 21, 21, 21) (21, 24, 24, 24, 24) cm.

MATERIALS
Yarn: Håndværksgarn by Hjelholts Uldspinderi (50% Gotland wool, 50% Falkland Merino wool, 219 yds / 200 m – 100 g).
MC: 4 (4, 4, 5, 5) (5, 6, 6, 7, 7) skeins in the colourway ​​​​18 (Mørk Grøn / Dark Green).
CC1: 2 (2, 2, 2, 2) (2, 2, 3, 3, 3) skeins in the colourway 20 (Mørk Oliven / Dark Olive).
CC2: 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 2, 2, 2) skeins in the colourway 32 (Cherry Blossom).

Or the foll. amounts of aran-weight yarn:
MC: 725 (790, 830, 900, 985) (1050, 1160, 1250, 1335, 1445) yds / 660 (720, 760, 820, 900) (960, 1060, 1140, 1220, 1320) m.
CC1: 285 (305, 330, 350, 395) (405, 415, 460, 505, 525) yds / 260 (280, 300, 320, 360) (370, 380, 420, 460, 480) m.
CC2: 145 (155, 165, 175, 185) (200, 220, 240, 255, 265) yds / 130 (140, 150, 160, 170) (180, ​​​​200, 220, 230, ​​​​240) m.

Alternative yarn suggestions are for example Léttlopi by Ístex or Fivel by Rauma Garn. 

Needles: US 4 / 3.5 mm and US 6 / 4 mm, 32–40” / 80–100 cm circular needles and DPNs for small-circumference knitting (if not using the Magic Loop method).

Notions: US G-6 / 4 mm crochet hook, removable stitch markers, smooth waste yarn in a contrasting colour (also used for Provisional CO).

GAUGE
19 sts x 32 rnds and rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 6 / 4 mm needles in Textured Patt, after blocking.

19 sts x 24 rnds and rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 6 / 4 mm needles in St St, after blocking.

20 sts x 28 rnds to 4” / 10 cm on US 4 / 3.5 mm needles in 1 x 1 Rib, after blocking.

NOTES 
Ljung is a straight, round-yoked sweater worked from the top down in one piece, for a seamless construction. German Short Rows are worked at the back neck to raise the yoke, ensuring a comfortable fit. A repeating ​​​​textured pattern is featured throughout the body and sleeves, and the 1 x 1 Rib neckline is folded for extra warmth and softness. Body and cuffs are finished with 1 x 1 Rib and a Tubular BO.