The Mykines Sweater is inspired by the fishermen of Mykines and their classic fishermen’s sweaters. The pattern consists of simple knit and purl textures — double moss stitch and pearl rib in wide stripes. The sweater is worked in our luxurious Highland yarn, which is 100% wool from Peru.

How to knit it
Mykines Sweater is worked from the bottom up in a textured pattern according to the chart. Body and sleeves are worked separately, then joined at the yoke, which is shaped by marked raglan decreases.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest width: 108 (117) 125 (134) 142 cm
Total length: Approx. 65 (67) 69 (71) 73 cm
Sleeve length: Approx. 51 cm (all sizes)

RECOMMENDED NEEDLES
Circular needles:
4.5 mm (40 cm)
5 mm (40 and 80 cm)

Double pointed needles:
4.5 and 5 mm

MATERIALS
Highland from Kit Couture
(50 g = 100 m)
700 (750) 800 (850) 900 g

A scrap of yarn – preferably solid cotton yarn for Italian cast-on.