Häradskär sweater by Maria Björnståhl

Häradskär sweater

Knitting
February 2022
DK (11 wpi) ?
21 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
1389 - 1783 yards (1270 - 1630 m)
English Swedish
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The sweater Häradskär is a top-down sweater, worked in the round with a stranded yoke. Upon completion of the yoke short rows are made in order to make a good fit.
The sweater is named after- and inspired by- an island in the swedish archipelago.

Sizes:
93 (102, 110, 116, 126, 134) cm bystvidd/ 36.6 (40.16, 43.4, 45.7, 49.6, 52.8)“ bust circumference
These measurements indicate the finished size of the garment. The sweater can be worn with a loose fit (ca 5-10 cm / 2-4” positive ease) or with a tight fit (zero ease). Choose your size according to your preference.

Gauge:
21 sts and 28 rnds = 10cm (4”)

Suggested yarn:
Peer Gynt (Sandnes Garn), or a similar yarn ca 91 m/50 g
MC: ca 600 (650, 675, 700, 750, 800) g
CC: ca 75 (100, 100, 100, 100, 100) g

Needles:
Circular needles 3,5 mm and 4 mm (US 4 and 6) with length to fit your size. You’ll also need double pointed needles in the same size (or choose the Magic loop method).
Or the needles you need to obtain the correct gauge.