Larvik by Donna Estin

Larvik

Knitting
August 2023
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in Rev Stockinette
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
1447 - 2549 yards (1323 - 2331 m)
Finished Bust Circumference: 38 (42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62)"/95 9105, 115, 125, 135, 145, 155) cm
English
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Skill Level: Complex

Viking closed loops, rings and chains found in stone runes are used in this timeless cabled sweater that can be worn for generations. Body is knit flat from the top down starting with casting on stitches for each shoulder. Sleeves are knit flat from the bottom up and seamed.

SIZES
Women’s S (M, L, XL) 2X, 3X, 4X
Shown in Size S (38”/95 cm)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Finished Bust Circumference: 38 (42, 46, 50) 54, 58, 62”/95 (105, 115, 125) 135, 145, 155 cm
Intended to be worn with + 4-6”/10-15 cm ease

YARN
Ancient Arts Herlig DK (273yds/250m, 3.5oz/ 100g, 50% Viking Norway Wool, 50% Merino Wool): 6 (7, 7, 8) 9, 9, 10 hanks of Heart

Total Yarn Needed: 1447 (1595, 1754, 1993) 2159, 2351, 2549 yds/1323 (1458, 1604, 1767) 1975, 2150, 2331 m

NEEDLES
Size US 5 (3.75mm), straight and one circular 16”/40 cm for neckline

Size US 6 (4mm), straight, or size needed to obtain gauge

NOTIONS
Cable needle (cn)
Removable markers
Stitch markers
Stitch holders
Tapestry needle

GAUGE
In Rev St st, 22 sts & 32 rows = 4”/10 cm with larger needles, blocked
Twist Chart, 14 sts = 2”/5 cm with larger needles, blocked
Circle Chart, 25 sts = 4”/10 cm with larger needles, blocked
Figure 8 Chart = 10 sts (inc to 18 sts) = 2”/5 cm with larger needles, blocked

Pattern is charted and written out with schematics.

Photos by River Lane Photography