The Nordan sweater by Maria Björnståhl

The Nordan sweater

Knitting
October 2025
Sport (12 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
864 - 2200 yards (790 - 2012 m)
78 (86) 96 (102) 113 (122) 132 (141) 150 cm / 30.7 (33.86) 37.8 (40.16) 44.5 (48) 51.97 (55.5) 59.1”.
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The Nordan sweater is inspired by traditional nordic design. It’s a top-down sweater with stranded yoke. Upon completion of the yoke, short rows are made in order to make a good fit.

Size:
Bust circumference: 78 (86) 96 (102) 113 (122) 132 (141) 150 cm / 30.7 (33.86) 37.8 (40.16) 44.5 (48) 51.97 (55.5) 59.1”.

These measurements indicate the finished size of the garment. The sweater can be worn with a loose fit (3-8 cm/ 1.2 – 3.1 “) or with a tight fit (zero ease).

Gauge:
24 sts and 32 rnds = 10 cm/ 4”

Suggested yarn:
Sport weight. Ex. Holst supersoft or Rauma finullyarn

MC : approx. 225 (250) 300 (325) 375 (425) 475 (525) 575 g
CC1 : approx. 40 (45) 45 (50) 50 (55) 55 (60) 60 g
CC2 : approx. 25 (25) 35 (35) 40 (40) 50 (50) 60 g
CC3 : approx. 25 (25) 35 (35) 40 (40) 50 (50) 60 g

Needles:
Circular needles 2,5 mm and 3 mm (US 1,5 and 2,5) with length to fit your size. You’ll also need double pointed needles in the same size (or choose the magic loop method). Or the needles you need to obtain the correct gauge.