The Embla Sweater is a soft and feminine sweater with delicate yoke detailing and refined finishing touches. This knitting pattern combines lightness and understated elegance in a timeless Nordic garment designed to be worn for years to come.

The sweater features a gently shaped circular yoke with a subtle lace-inspired pattern and twisted stitch details at the cuffs. The neckline is slightly wider and the yoke deeper, creating an elegant silhouette that feels both relaxed and refined.

Worked seamlessly from the top down, the construction allows the length of both body and sleeves to be adjusted easily to suit personal preference. The pattern includes two versions: a shorter variation with three-quarter length sleeves and a longer version with full-length sleeves for everyday wear.

Knitted in soft, airy yarn, the Embla Sweater has a light and comfortable feel while maintaining a timeless expression that pairs effortlessly with both dresses and everyday wardrobe staples.

Check out the Embla top for a short sleeved version.

Sizes: 1 – 2 – 3 – 4 – 5 – 6 - 7. The sweater body circumference is 91 - 100 - 109 - 116 - 124 - 133 - 140 cm / 35 ¾ - 39 ¼ - 43 - 45 ¾ - 48 ¾ - 52 ¼ - 55 in. The sweater is designed with an intended positive ease of at least 7 cm 2 ¾ in, shown in pale pink with approximately 7 cm positive ease, and in blue in an oversized version of 23 cm positive ease.

Gauge: 18 sts in stockinette = 10 sm / 4 in.

Needles: Main needles for yoke, body and sleeves: Circular Nds in different lengths, size to obtain the right gauge. Recommended size: 4½ US size 7. For cuffs: Circular Nd and set of double pointed Nds size: 3½ US size 4 or 1 mm finer than main Nds.

Yarn: Any light and fluffy yarn that suits the given gauge. The blue sweater featured is knitted up with Midnatssol from CaMaRose (25 g = 200 m/218 yd), held double, color 9536 Jeansblå. Two threads of silk-mohair held together would make a good alternative. You will need 125-150-150-175-175-200-200g for the shorter version and 200-225-225-250-250-275-275g for the longer version.

Difficulty level: 2-3 out of 5. The pattern requires basic knowledge of knitting techniques: Cast on, knit and purl, increases (YO, M1R and M1L) and decreases (k2tog). Other techniques used include decreasing 3 to 1 and increasing 1 to 3. Both written instructions and charts for the yoke pattern are given. The yoke is formed using short rows. Tips and explanations are incorporated in the pattern description, as well as charts, abbreviations and other useful information.