The Nordic Bear Sweater is worked seamlessly from the top down using a circular yoke construction, making it easy to try on as you go and adjust the body and sleeve length to your preference. The design features an intentionally oversized fit, with a deeper yoke and lowered armholes that create a relaxed silhouette.

Several neckline options are included: double folded collar, full turtleneck, mock turtleneck, and classic crew neck. Short-row shaping is worked at the top of the yoke to raise the back neck for improved fit and comfort.

The pattern is written for 10 adult sizes, allowing you to select your desired amount of ease — from a closer fit to a generously oversized look. Sleeves are provided in two style variations: tapered for a more fitted finish, or wider for a relaxed feel.

Sizes: 1(2, 3, 4)(5, 6, 7)(8, 9, 10)

Finished bust circumference: 96 (106, 116, 126) (136, 146, 154) (164, 174, 184) cm / 38 (42, 46, 50) (54, 58, 61) (65, 68, 72) in

Full length: 57.5 (57.5, 58, 59.5) (59.5, 59.5, 61) (62, 62, 62) cm / 22.5 (22.5, 23, 23.5) (23.5, 23.8, 24) (24.5, 24.5, 24.5)in

Note: This sweater is designed to be worn with approximately 6-10 in /15.5-25.5 cm of positive ease; however, this is just a guide. Some people prefer a closer fit; do not be afraid to select an option that provides somewhat less than the suggested ease according to your own preferences.

Materials:

Option 1:

Any DK/Worsted Weight (4) yarn to achieve recommended gauge
I used Yarn Drops Fiesta (75% wool, 25% Polyamide) 120 yds/1.76 oz (110 m/50 g) and DROPS Karisma (100% Wool) 120 yds/1.76 oz (100m/50g)

Main color:
Drops Fiesta Chestnut mix 300 (320, 360, 400) (420, 450, 480) (510, 540, 570) g
Other colors:
Drops Fiesta off white 70 (75, 85, 90) (95, 100, 110) (220, 125, 130) g
Drops Fiesta beige 04 32 (35, 40, 42) (45, 48, 52) (56, 58, 62) g
Drops Fiesta fog 18 (20, 22, 24) (25, 27, 29) (31, 33, 35) g
DROPS Karisma, navy blue 22 (25, 27, 30) (32, 34, 36) (39, 41, 43) g
DROPS Karisma , denim blue 18 (20, 22, 24) (25, 27, 29) (31, 33, 35) g

Option 2:
Fingering-weight yarn held together with lace mohair (The mohair option creates a lighter, more fluid fabric.)
DROPS Fabel (75% Wool, 25% Polyamide), 50g=205m + DROPS Kid-Silk (75% Mohair, 25% Silk), 25g=210m.

Main color:
DROPS Flora mix 08, brown+ DROPS Kid-Silk uni colour 35, chocolate

Other colors:
DROPS Flora uni colour 01, off white + DROPS Kid-Silk uni colour 01, off white
DROPS Flora uni colour 31, sand + DROPS Kid-Silk uni colour 42, almond
DROPS Flora uni colour 37, morning mist + DROPS Kid-Silk uni colour 07, light sky blue
DROPS Flora mix 38, dark navy + DROPS Kid-Silk uni colour 65, dark navy
DROPS Flora uni colour 35, midnight shadow + DROPS Kid-Silk uni colour 39, storm blue

MC Chocolate:
Fingering: 180 (200, 220, 240) (260, 280, 300) (320, 335, 360) g + Lace: 85 (95, 105, 115) (125, 130, 140) (150, 160, 170) g
Off White:
Fingering: 42 (46, 52, 55) (60, 64, 68) (75, 77, 82) g + Lace: 20 (22, 24, 26) (28, 30, 32) (34, 36, 38) g
Beige:
Fingering: 20 (22, 24, 26) (28, 30, 32) (34, 36, 38) g + Lace: 9 (10, 11, 12) (13, 14, 15) (16, 17, 18) g
Fog:
Fingering: 11 (12, 14, 15) (16, 17, 18) (19, 21, 22) g + Lace: 5 (6, 6, 7) (8, 8, 9) (9, 10, 10) g
Denim blue:
Fingering: 11 (12, 14, 15) (16, 17, 18) (19, 21, 22) g + Lace: 5 (6, 6, Dark blue:
Fingering: 14 (15, 17, 18) (20, 21, 23) (24, 26, 27) g + Lace: 6 (7, 8, 9) (9, 10, 11) (11, 12, 13) g

This is approximate, so as the yardage will vary depends on your type of yarn

Yarn alternatives:
You could use any fingering yarn:
Sandnes Garn Tynn Peer Gynt, Sandnes Garn Sunday, Palette, Heritage or any other fingering wight yarn

Plus any lace yarn:
Kid Seta by Gepard,Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair,Isager Yarn Silk Mohair,Filcolana Tilia and
Saga, Drops Kid-Silk or any other to achieve recommended gauge

• US 6 (4mm) circular needles or other to achieve gauge.
• US 4 (3.5mm) circular needles or smaller than main needle
• Needle

Gauge:

20 sts and 28 rnds = 10 cm / 4” in colorwork after blocking with main gauge needles

Difficulty:

Intermediate

Language: English. All patterns are written in standard US terms