This pattern is currently in testing set to be released mid-January 2026!

The Mahdia Sweater is worked from the top down in the round, beginning with the collar which is shaped with German short rows. The collar is then folded down and joined with the cast on edge to create a double folded collar before continuing on with the yoke.

The raglan increases will be setup using stitch markers, at the same time marking the placement for the cable detailing. Once the raglan increases are complete, the body and sleeves will be separated, while the sleeves are placed on hold.

The cable detailing will be continued throughout the body, and then the sleeves will be picked up and knit one at a time from the stitches that were placed on hold.

Full YouTube tutorial available: available upon pattern release.

SIZES:
3mo (6mo, 1yr, 2yrs, 3yrs)

GAUGE:
22 stitches by 32 rounds over 4x4 inches / 10 x10 cm in stockinette stitch

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
Chest circumference: 27.25 (28.25, 29, 29.75, 31.25) inches / 69 (72, 73.5, 75.5, 79.5) cm
Yoke depth: 5.25 (5.5, 5.75, 6, 6.25) inches / 13.5 (14, 14.5, 15.5, 16) cm
Body length: 6.75 (7.5, 8, 8.5, 9.25) inches / 17 (19, 20.5, 21.5, 23.5) cm
Sleeve length: 5.75 (6.75, 7.75, 8.25, 9.25) inches / 14.5 (17, 19.6, 21, 25) cm

YARN:
3 (4, 4, 5, 5) skeins of Sandnes Garn Double Sunday (100% merino wool) or 150 (200, 200, 250, 250) grams / 300 (400, 400, 500, 500) meters / 328 (437, 437, 547, 547) yards of DK weight yarn that measures approximately 118 yards / 108 meters per 50 grams.

NEEDLES:
US 6 (4 mm) 16 inch / 40 cm & 24 inch / 60 cm circular needles.
US 2.5 (3 mm) 16 inch / 40 cm & 24 inch / 60 cm circular needles.

NOTIONS:
Tapestry needle, 2 stitch holders or scrap yarn, 9 stitch markers (one should be different), cable needle, optional sewing elastic for the collar.

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