Construction

The Engelsrud sweater is a unisex sweater worked from the top down. The sweater features a double collar and a neck elevation shaped with short rows. The sweater has a pattern worked from a chart, with increases throughout the yoke. The sweater is divided into sleeves, front, and back, which are each worked separately. The sweater requires no seaming.

The sleeves can be worked with either a masculine or feminine fit.

It is recommended to try the sweater on several times throughout the knitting process to ensure the best fit.

The sweater is worked with a single strand of yarn.

The sweater is mainly worked in the main colour. The contrast colour is only used in the chart. Apart from this, its only the main colour should be used.

Sizes
S (M) L (XL/XXL)

Measurements
Chest circumference: 101 (116) 134 (150) cm.

Full length (measured from below the neckline at centre back): 58 (60) 63 (69) cm.

Sleeves: 47 (47) 49 (50) cm.

It is recommended to have a positive ease of 15-20 cm.

Yarn
Vams by Rauma Garn.

Yarn quantity
Base colour: 600 (650) 700 (750) grams.

Contrast colour: 50 (50) 50 (100) grams.

Gauge
16 stitches x 21 rounds = 10x10 cm.

Recommended needles
Circular needle US 4 (3.5mm), 40 cm (Collar).
Circular needle US 8 (5mm), 40 cm and 80 cm (Yoke, body and sleeves).
Circular needle US 6 (4mm), 40 cm and 80 cm (Ribbing for sleeves and body).