Norma Sweater by My Favourite Things

Norma Sweater

Knitting
February 2024
all 3 are used in this pattern
yarn held together
Lace
+ Sport
= Aran (8 wpi) ?
19 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette with colourwork
US 8 - 5.0 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
875 - 1750 yards (800 - 1600 m)
XS-4XL
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Norma Sweater was released as a part of the Isager Archives Collection.

Norma Sweater is a classic raglan sweater with high mock neck. A timeless and elegant design with a beautiful drape and a comfortable loose fit. The neckline is shape with short rows after the ribbing is knitted. The simple but distinctive multicoloured pattern creates a focal point reminiscent of 60s and 70s knitting traditions. The model is worked from top to bottom, allowing you to try it on along the way.

SIZES
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL)

MEASUREMENTS
Circumference: 107 (112) 118 (122) 133 (137) 147 (152) cm 42.25 (44.25) 46.5 (48) 52.25 (54) 57.75 (60) inches
Length (measured at the center back below the neckline): 57 (58) 60 (62) 63 (64) 65 (66) cm 22.5 (22.75) 23.5 (24.5) 24.75 (25.25) 25.5 (26) inches

SIZE GUIDE
Norma Sweater should be knitted with a positive ease of approx. 25 cm 9.75 inches.
Measure yourself before you start to ensure you choose the correct size.
Sizes correspond to a bust circumference of approx. 80-85 (85-90) 90-95 (95-100) 100-110 (110-120) 120-130 (130-140) cm 31.5-33.5 (33.5-35.5) 35.5-37.5 (37.5-39.25) 39.25-43.25 (43.25-47.25) 47.25-51.25 (51.25-55.25) inches.

Example: Your bust measurement is 88 cm + 25 cm = 113 cm. 34.75 inches + 9.75 inches = 44.5 inches Therefore, you should knit size S with a bust circumference of 112 cm 44.25 inches. The model wears size M.

NEEDLES
Circular needle 3,5 mm US 4m 16 inches)
Circular needle 4 mm US 600 or 120 cm 32, 40 or 47 inches)
Circular needle 5 mm US 800 or 120 cm 32, 40 or 47 inches)

GAUGE
In stocking stitch using 5 mm US 8 needles

19 sts / 28 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 inches

MATERIALS
Colour A (sand)
200 (200) 200 (200) 250 (250) 300 (300) gr. Tweed, Isager, 50 gr. / 200 m.
Shown in col. ’Sand’.

held together with…

100 (100) 100 (100) 125 (125) 150 (150) gr. Silk Mohair, Isager, 25 gr. / 212 m.
Shown in col. ’6’.

Work holding two strands of yarn together. One strand of Tweed and one strand of Silk Mohair.

Colour B (red)
50 (50) 50 (50) 100 (100) 100 (100) gr. Tvinni, 50 gr. / 255 m.
Shown in col. ’28’.

Work holding two strands of Tvinni.

Colour C (light blue)
50 (50) 50 (50) 50 (100) 100 (100) gr. Tweed, Isager, 50 gr. / 200 m.
Shown in col. ’Topaz’

held together with…

25 (25) 25 (25) 25 (50) 50 (50) gr. Silk Mohair, Isager, 25 gr. / 212 m.
Shown in col. ‘41’.

Work holding two strands of yarn together. One strand of Tweed and one strand of Silk Mohair.