The Bjarkan sweater is a raglan jumper, knitted with two strands held together—one strand of Rauma Finull and one strand of DROPS Kid-Silk. The jumper is knitted from the bottom up, and the model in the picture is wearing size XL. The Bjarkan Sweater is also available in a chunky version. Bjarkan is the name of one of the Nordic runes.

Sizes
XS (S) M (L) XL (XXL)

Measurements
Bust circumference: 97 (102) 106 (110) 114 (119) cm
Full length: 57 (61) 63 (64) 65 (66) cm
Sleeve length: 42 (44) 46 (46) 47 (47) cm
Neck circumference: 46 (51) 53 (55) 55 (55) cm

Gauge
19 stitches x 24 rows in stocking stitch on 4.5 mm needles = 10 x 10 cm
NOTE: Needle size is only a guide. If you get too many stitches per 10 cm, change to a larger needle size. If you get too few stitches per 10 cm, change to a smaller needle size.

Needles
Double-pointed needles and circular needles (40 cm) 3.5 mm and circular needles (40 and 80 cm) 4.5 mm

Yarn og yarn amounts
Rauma Finull, 100 % Norwegian wool. Yardage per skein 50 gram = 175 metres
DROPS Kid-Silk, 75% super kid mohair, 25% silke. Yardage per skein 25 gram = 200 metres
Rauma Finull
4127 Petrol melange, 200 (250) 300 (300) 300 (300) g
0401 Natural, 100 g

DROPS Kid-Silk
01 Natural, 25 (50) 50 (50) 50 (50) g
24 Petrol, 100 (100) 125 (125) 125 (125) g

Alternative yarn to Drops Kid-Silk:
Sandnes Tynn Silk Mohair, colours 1012 and 7281 Deep Petro,
Dale Tynn Kidsilk Erle, colours 1001 White and 4010 Petrol

Knitting the Bjarkan sweater
The Bjarkan sweater is knitted in the round, meaning that instead of knitting back and forth in rows, you’ll be working in continuous circles to create a seamless garment. Knitting in the round is an efficient technique that eliminates the need for side seams, giving the jumper a smooth, even finish.