Pattern available in English and Danish

Knitting pattern for Rikke sweater No 2 by Rikke Jönsson

The beautiful Rikke sweater No 2 is an extension of Rikke Jönsson’s earlier designs, yet it has its very own unique expression. Rikke sweater No 2 features an oversized lok, and the signature rib pattern that characterizes the Rikke series adorns the shoulders in the most elegant way. The pattern continues down the sleeves, creating a beautiful and harmonious coherence in the design. 

Designed by Rikke Jönsson.
Pattern by Katrine Hannibal for Önling.

Language: The pattern is available in English

Sizes: (XS)S(M)L(XL)2XL(3XL)4XL(5XL)6XL

Measurements

Chest measurements: (103)109(115)121(128)137(143)150(159)165 cm / (40.5)43(45.25)47.5(50.5)54(56.25)59(62.75)65 inches

Corresponding to the following snug bust measurements: (82)89(95)101(107)115(123)131(139)147 cm / (32.25)35(37.25)39.75(42.25)45.25(48.5)51.5(54.75)58 inches

Length: (53)54(55)56(57)58(59)60(61)62 cm / (21)21.25(21.75)22(22.5)22.75(23.25)23.75(24)24.5 inches 

Armhole height: (21)22(23)24(25)26(27)28(29)30 cm / (8.25)8.75(9)9.5(9.75)10.25(10.75)11(11.5)11.75 inches

Materials

(200)200(225)225(250)275(300)300(325)350 g / (8)8(9)9(10)11(12)12(13)14 balls Önling No 2, 100% Merino Wool, 25 g = app. 131 yards (120 meters), weight: sport

Held together with

(200)225(250)250(275)300(325)350(375)400 g / (8)9(10)10(11)12(13)14(15)16 balls Önling No 10, 70% mohair, 30% silk, 25 g = app. 230 yards (210 meters), weight: lace

You work with 1 strand Önling No 2 and 2 strands Önling No 10 = 3 strands held together throughout

Or

(450)500(500)550(600)650(700)750(800)850 g / (9)10(10)11(12)13(14)15(16)17 balls Önling No 4, 100% fine organic merino wool, 50 g = app. 219 yards (200 meters), weight: fingering

Held together with

(100)125(125)125(150)150(175)175(200)200 g / (4)5(5)5(6)6(7)7(8)8 balls Önling No 10, 70% mohair, 30% silk, 25 g = app. 230 yards (210 meters), weight: lace

You work with 2 strands Önling No 4 and 1 strand Önling No 10 = 3 strands held together throughout

Or

(350)350(400)400(450)500(500)550(600)650 g / (7)7(8)8(9)10(10)11(12)13 balls Önling No 3, 100% fine organic merino wool, 50 g = approx. 145 yards (133 meters), weight: DK / Worsted
Held together with

(100)125(125)125(150)150(175)175(200)200 g / (4)5(5)5(6)6(7)7(8)8 balls Önling No 10, 70% mohair, 30% silk, 25 g = app. 230 yards (210 meters), weight: lace

You work with 1 strand Önling No 3 and 1 strand Önling No 10 = 2 strands held together throughout

Recommended circular needles:
4.5 mm in 60 or 80 cm / 24 or 32 inches length (we knit with magic loop for small circumferences) 

2 circular needles 5 mm / US 7 and 8 in 60 or 80 cm / 24 or 32 inches length

Stitchmarkers

Stitch holder

Gauge:
16 sts x 26 rows in stockinette on needle 5 mm / US 8 = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches

Procedure:

The sweater is first worked back and forth and then in the round, from the top down. You start by knitting the two shoulder panels separately. These are then joined, and short rows are worked across the back and front to ensure a good fit. The yoke is shaped with increases along the sleeves. After, the work is divided, and the sleeves and body are finished separately. The sleeves are worked in the round.