Arctic Sailor Sweater has been inspired by the Varanger Fjord, the easternmost fjord in Norway. The name ‘Varanger’ refers to a fishing village. The sweater has same colors as the fishing boats in the area and the pattern refers to sailing boats.

This timeless sweater pattern is unisex and it comes in five different adult sizes. Because the sweater is knitted top-down, you can easily customize the body and sleeve lengths by stopping before or continuing after the recommended length measurements.

The collar and the rest of the sweater is knitted in stockinette stitch using yarn dominance technique (jacquard technique). A seamless round yoke follows with increase intervals throughout the work. Sleeve separation creates the distinction between armholes and body. The yoke flows into the body with the same pattern. The tapered sleeves are knitted top-down and in the round as well.

SIZE AND MEASUREMENTS
Size: 1 (2) 3 (4) 5
Chest circumference: 80 (90) 100 (110) 120 cm
Whole length: 56 (60) 64 (68) 72 cm
Length from the underarm: 35 (38) 42 (45) 48 cm
Sleeve length: 48 (50) 50 (53) 53 cm

YARN
Ístex Spuni (soft, super washed merino wool)
Color 1 (C1) 7226 Dark blue: 300 (300) 400 (400) 450 g
Color 2 (C2) 7251 White: 300 (300) 400 (400) 450 g
Color 3 (C3) 7233 Crimson: 100 (100) 100 (100) 100 g

GAUGE
10 x 10 cm = 24 sts and 22 rounds on needle 4.5 mm
The gauge is worked in pattern (yarn dominance / jacquard technique) and it is measured after wash and block.

NEEDLES
Circular needle 4.5 mm: 40 cm (US7 / 16”)
Circular needle 4.5 mm: 80–120 cm (US7 / 32”- 40”)
Double-pointed needles 4.5 mm (US7)
Stitch markers and stitch holders / stitch wire / waste yarn
The needle size is a suggestion. Size up needles as needed.