gerda sweater by aegyoknit

gerda sweater

Knitting
February 2024
all 3 are used in this pattern
yarn held together
Lace
+ Lace
= Lace ?
19 stitches and 31 rows = 4 inches
in structure/rib pattern
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
1312 - 2078 yards (1200 - 1900 m)
1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8) / XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL, XXXXL
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This pattern is released as a part of the Isager Archives Collection 2024.

The Gerda sweater is inspired by Åse Lund Jensen’s classic pattern, which is characterized by its structure and beautiful cables. The Gerda Sweater reinterprets this classic into a soft and airy contemporary style, with modern top-down and raglan construction while staying true to the original features. The Gerda sweater matches Gerda skirt, both are featured in the Isager Archives collection 2024.

SIZE GUIDE

1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Chest circumference 106 (115) 123 (130) 136 (142) 146 (160) cm

To fir approx. chest circumference: 70-82 (80-92) 90-102 (100-118) 110-120 (120-136) 136-145 (145-151) cm

Length (excluding neckband): approx. 52 (52) 53 (54) 56 (60) 66 (69)

YARN

Gerda is made with 2 strands of Spinni and 1 strand of Silk mohair, a total of 3 strands of yarn held together

Isager Garn:

Isager Garn:

Spinni (50g/300 m, 100% wool) 400 (400) 500 (550) (650) 650 (700) g

Silk mohair (25g/212 m, 25% super kid mohair and 25% silk)

150 (150) 175 (175) 200 (200) 225 g

GAUGE

With a 4 mm/US 6 in pattern,

20 sts x 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm before blocking

19 sts x 31 rows = 10 x 10 cm after blocking

Due to the overall texture of the sweater, it is important to gauge properly. Please see “preparation of samples for gauge “below.

NEEDLES

4 mm/US 6 Circular needle (40, 60 and 80 cm)

3 mm/ US 4 Circular needle (40, 60 and 80 cm)

Cable needle 4 mm (optional)