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Arka sweater
COMING SOON!
Norwegian version will only ba available as a knitting kit in my webstore.
This is a downloadable product (PDF) – after the payment is done you will receive an email with a link to the pattern. You can also download the pattern in “your account”
Difficulty: easy + due to stranded knit
Materials:
Mohair held together with Drops alpaca
Knitting needles:
• 7 mm
• 9 mm (US 13)
ABOUT THE SWEATER: The sweater is designed to be worn with approximately 7–15 cm / 3–6 inches of positive ease. Depending on size and desired look, it can also be worn with slightly less or more ease.
The sizes 2XS (XS/S) M (L) XL/2XL (3XL) correspond approximately to the following bust measurements:
75–80 (85–90) 95–100 (105–110) 115–120 (125–130) cm.
If you are between two sizes, choose your size based on the fit you prefer – more or less oversized.
Sizes
2XS (XS/S) M (L) XL/2XL (3XL)
BEFORE YOU CHOOSE A SIZE
Measure your bust and choose a size based on the desired amount of positive ease.
Finished measurements
87 (98) 109 (120) 131 (141) cm
Sleeve length
45 (46) 46 (47) 47 (48) cm measured from underarm
Body length
54 (57) 58 (60) 62 (64) cm measured from cast-on edge
Needles
Circular needles 7 mm and 9 mm, 40 cm and 80 cm (or 100 cm)
Gauge
Needle 9 mm: 11 stitches = 10 cm, 15 rounds = 10 cm
Yarn
The sweater is knitted throughout holding 2 strands together:
• 1 strand Drops Air 50 g/150 meters
• 1 strand Garnhimmelen Brushed Mohair 50 g/155 meters
-alternatively, Ingenua mohair 50 g/140 meters
MAIN COLOR
Drops Air: 200 (200) 200 (250) 250 (250) g
Garnhimmelen Brushed Mohair: 150 (200) 200 (200) 250 (250) g
CONTRAST COLOR
Drops Air: 100 (100) 100 (100) 100 (150) g
Garnhimmelen Brushed Mohair: 50 (100) 100 (100) 100 (100) g
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