Nordic Impression Pullover by Donna Kay

Nordic Impression Pullover

Knitting
September 1997
Aran (8 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch on larger needles
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
1520 - 2280 yards (1390 - 2085 m)
40 (44, 48, 52)" (101.5 (112, 122, 132) cm) bust/chest circumference
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $5.50.

Interweave SKU: EP0783

Coordinating Cardigan

Pattern Description from Interweave Online Store:
These sweaters blend two knitting traditions - classic Guernsey shaping and a two-color Norwegian motif translated into knit and purl stitches.

Finished Size:

  • Cardigan: 41 (45, 49, 53)“ (104 (114.5, 124.5, 134.5) cm).
  • Pullover: 40 (44, 48, 52)“ (101.5 (112, 122, 132) cm) bust/chest circumference (buttoned).
  • Cardigan measures 45” (114.5 cm); pullover measures 52” (132 cm).

Yarn: Brown Sheep Lamb’s Pride Worsted (85% wool, 15% mohair; 190 yd [174 m]/100 g): Colorway A: #M-130 Silver Sliver: Colorway B: #M-51 Winter Blue, 8 (9, 10, 12) skeins.

Yarn weight: #4 - Medium

Gauge:

  • 20 sts and 28 rows = 4” (10 cm) in St st on larger needles
  • 20 sts and 36 rows = 4” (10 cm) in yoke pattern st.

Needles:

  • Body and Sleeves—Size 6 (4 mm): 16” and 29” (40 and 80 cm) circular (cir).
  • Ribbing and Bands—Size 4 (3.5 mm): 16” and 24” (40 and 60 cm) cir and double-pointed (dpn).
  • Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions: Markers (m); six stitch holders; tapestry needle; seven ¾“ (2 cm) pewter buttons for cardigan.

Originally Published: Interweave Knits, Winter 1997