Linnea is a charted design element which can be used in conjuction with pattern instructions from Bohus Stickning på nytt The Revival. Charts have been published for a circular yoked pullover. Instructions for knitting the yoke are included in the margin of the card as was usual for Bohus Stickning patterns. It was designed by Kerstin Olsson for Bohus Stickning some time in 1960. A photo of the original pattern card was published by the Bohuslan Museum in their digital collection in late 2024.

This design is likely referenced as “Linnean” in Bohus Stickning på nytt The Revival on p. 146 as design 948 from 1960. The pattern reference in the book and on the pattern card describe the pattern as being made from the Bohus Stickning angora merino yarn. A photo of an original pattern card is linked below. Please note that the terms of the Bohuslan Museum’s licence applies to the use of its images and READ that licence before using their intellectual products.

12 shades of pink and grey are used in the design. 247, 272, 171, 278, 277, 265, 6, 96, 162, 188, 129, 164 on a pale pink (278) background. The majority (although not all) of these colours have been replicated by Solsilke or AngoraGarnet and may be available to purchase from AngoraGarnet. Needle size required will depend on your gauge.

Links to the Bohuslan Museum’s collection for the design are included in this page. Please be mindful of the terms of the Museum’s licence and be considerate when using items from their collection.

For more information, see:
https://digitaltmuseum.se/0210214653040/monsterritning

Or search the museum collection for UM034741