a countrywool Learn Knitting Techniques pattern ©2006

59 spring road hudson * ny * 12534 (518)828-4554
on the web: www.Countrywool.com

Knit this casual sweater in-the-round on circular needles from the bottom up. This hemmed, seamless yoke shape is an easy first Nordic patterned sweater. Worked with traditional licing, pine trees and reindeer charts (with other optional charts);
the yoke has hidden short rows to create a raised back neck,
allowing for a better fit on the shoulders.
Included sleeves are sized for jacket wear…optional sleeve directions
(at end of pattern) features narrower sleeves.

Sizes: 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60” finished chest
All lengths are adjustable.

Gauge: 6 stitches and 7 rounds = 1”

materials
Heilo 4 ply Norwegian wool: 50 gram, 109 yard skeins. In MC (main color), LC (licing color), CC1(contrasting color 1) and CC2 (contrasting color 2)
(may substitute Cascade 220 worsted OR Berroco Ultra Wool, just make one size smaller around, following lengths for your desired size)
16” (shorter) and 24”- 40” (longer) larger needle size 4, 5 or 6 as needed for GAUGE (see below)
(and the same needles in 2 sizes smaller for hems)
optional; 12” circular needle for sleeve in larger needle size
Double pointed needles set of 4 …in both larger and smaller needle sizes
2….. spare circular needles smaller than # 5, longer than 12” (for sleeve stitch holders/joining)
12 Stitch markers, 6 each, various colors/shapes, both ring type and clip
4 - 4” 2-ended stitch holders or waste yarn
crochet hook F, G, or H and 4 yards smooth waste yarn thicker than Heilo
Darning needle and Magnetic board or row counters for keeping track of pattern

SIZES IN PATTERN (IN INCHES)

1. chest(finished) 38 40 42 44 46 48 50 52 54 56 58 60
2. side body length 14½ 15 15 15½ 16 16½ 16½ 17 17½ 18 18 18½
3. sleeve length 17 17½ 18 18¼ 18½ 18¾ 19 19¼ 19½ 19¾ 20 20¼
4. yoke depth 9 9 9 ½ 9 ½ 9 ½ 9 ½ 10 10 10 10 10½ 10½
5. total length 23½ 24 24½ 25 25½ 26 26½ 27 27½ 28 28½ 29
   (6. optional length) 27½ 28 28½ 29 29½ 30 30½ 31 31½ 32 32½ 33 head circumference 21 21 21 22 22 22 22 22 23 23 23 23

When choosing sizes, measure an existing sweater’s chest below the underarm, and double it to get the finished chest size.
The thickness of this sweater requires 6”of ease for loose fit, and the hat needs 1-2” ease, as the inside measurement is smaller than the outside measurement due to the 2 strands of wool used throughout. Make any number from your existing garment BIGGER when in doubt. The hem hangs straight, and when knit to tunic length, will widen out an inch or two over time.

                      See number explanations above

Yarn amounts in grams: MC=main color LC=licing color CC=contrasting color
For tunic length, add 100, 100, 100, 100, 150, 150, 150, 150, 200, 200, 200, 200 grams MC

Size MC LC CC 1 CC 2 HAT MC LC CC 1
38 650 200 50 50
40 650 200 50 50 all sizes 100 50 50
42 700 200 50 50
44 700 250 50 50
46 750 250 50 50
48 750 250 50 50
50 800 250 50 50
52 800 250 50 50
54 850 300 50 50
56 850 300 50 50
58 900 300 50 50
60 950 350 50 50