Kottekoftan (pinecone cardigan) is inspired by the shape and texture of pinecones and has a nordic feel with lots of opportunities for fun color combinations.
It’s knitted top down in the round and steeked in the front.
The cardigan has a little sister, Pinecone cardigan mini, in baby sizes.

If you’re not experienced with steeking I would recommend using an untreated wool yarn since it will stick together nicely and is less likely to unravel.

PLEASE READ: Sizes 8 and 9 are not tested. If you want to knit any of those send me a DM and I’ll give you that size for free if you agree to give me some feedback.

Sizes (finished bust circumference):

33.3, 35.2, 38.6 (41.5, 44.7, 48.4) 52.4, 54.3, 57.3“/84.5, 89.5, 98 (105.5, 113.5, 123) 130.5, 138, 145.5 cm.

Recommended 1-4”/2.5-10 cm positive ease.
For a tighter fit, choose a size 1-2”/2.5-5 cm larger than your full bust measurement, or 3-4”/8-10 cm larger for a looser fit.

Gauge: 21 stitches & 25 rows = 4”/10 cm on larger needles.
In colorwork in the round after blocking.

Yarn: Light worsted or DK weight.
Yarn used in the example:
Highland DK, Northern Yarn Studio (225m/100g) in the colors Mossa, Kokkaffe and Yellow special. Håndværksgarn, hjelholtsuldspinderi (200m/100g) Light gray.

For cropped version:

Main Color: 200, 200, 200 (250, 300, 300) 300, 350, 350 g

Contrast color 1: 150, 150, 200 (200, 200, 200) 250, 300, 300 g

Contrast color 2: 100, 100, 100 (100, 150, 150) 150, 150, 200 g

Rolled edge: 50, 50, 50 (50, 50, 50) 50, 50, 50 g