The name Munklinde dates back as far as 1495 and is described as “surrounded by several thousand acres of heath and bog. No one knows for sure who the “monk” (munk) was nor whether there were linden trees or perhaps a “lein” (hill). Today, Munklinde is also the name of this short, wide sweater knitted in beautiful lambswool.

The Munklinde pattern is inspired by a beautiful ornate platter from The David Collection of art and artifacts on display in Copenhagen.
Though little is known about the platter’s origins, its intricate pattern seems perfectly at home with the small village in Central Jutland.
Four elements from the platter have been reimagined in the design of this sweater.
The narrow bands that divide the platter into circular segments are echoed in the lines of the yoke.
A small, delicate floral motif has been enlarged and given pride of place at the center of the yoke.
A trefoil clover on the platter’s edge inspired the dominant pattern found on the body and sleeves.
Finally, both the sleeves and body are finished with a refined cable border, drawn directly from a cable motif on the platter itself.

Knitted in Sol from Hillesvåg Ullvarefabrik
Yarn measured in grams:
Colour 1: ca 15 grams, all sizes
Colour 2: S:300 M:300 L:300 XL:300 XXL:300 3XL:400
Colour 3: S:200 M:200 L:200 XL:200 XXL:200 3XL:200

Knitted measurements S M L XL XXL 3XL
Under arm 98 104 114 120 126 136
Side length 22 24 26 28 30 30
Sleeve length 37 37 37 37 37 37

Circular needles in suitable length, 3 & 3½mm and a cable needle
Gauge tension measured over stocking stitch and pattern
Needle 3½ mm: 22 sts x 29 rounds to 10x10cm
Knit, wash and let your gauge swatch dry before measuring