OsMose Sweater by LilleStrikk by Elisabeth Borch

OsMose Sweater

Knitting
June 2026
Aran (8 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches
in XS - 3XL
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 9 - 5.5 mm
US 9 - 5.5 mm
1312 - 2515 yards (1200 - 2300 m)
XS to 3 XL
English Additional languages which are not in the download: Norwegian
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OsMose is a warm and cosy sweater worked seamlessly from the bottom up with an all-over stranded colorwork pattern. The body and sleeves are worked separately in the round and then joined for a raglan yoke. The sweater is finished with short-row neck shaping and a choice of four different neckband options.

The pattern includes 7 sizes: XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL, with a finished bust circumference of 95 (104) 111 (118) 124 (133) 142 cm. Choose a size that gives your preferred amount of positive ease.

Gauge: 18 sts in pattern stitch on 5.5 mm needles = 10 cm. Achieving the correct gauge is essential for obtaining the intended fit and yarn requirements.

Yarn: Dale Older by House of Yarn (50 g = 100 m).

Yarn requirements:

Color 1: 5 (6) 6 (7) 8 (10) 12 skeins
Color 2: 6 (6) 6 (7) 8 (9) 10 skeins
Color 3: 1 skein in all sizes

Materials:

4 mm DPNs and circular needles
4.5 mm circular needle
5 mm circular needle
5.5 mm circular needles (40 cm and 80–100 cm)
Stitch markers
Waste yarn or stitch holders
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Charts are used throughout the pattern. Side stitches and raglan stitches are not included in the charts and are worked as described in the instructions.