Pattern is available in English, Danish, German, Swedish and Norwegian
Buy the original yarn kit from Önling in Önling No 1 here
or in Önling No 4 + silk mohair here
or in Önling No 3 using one stripe color here or using two stripe colors here
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Rikke Cozy Sweater

Rikke Cozy Sweater is a soft and comfortable sweater with a clean, timeless, and graphic look. It has a relaxed fit with approximately 15-25 cm / 6-10 in of positive ease and is designed to become a sweater you’ll want to wear again and again. Rikke (shown in the photos) has a bust circumference of 97 cm / 38¼ in and is wearing size L, giving approximately 26 cm / 10.25 in of positive ease.

The classic Rikke-rib pattern forms the foundation of the design, creating the beautiful, carefully considered details that characterize the Rikke collection (see the entire collection here). The rib pattern highlights the raglan lines and continues elegantly down along the sides of the body. It is the signature pattern featured throughout all of Rikke’s designs, with the exception of the Bloom series.

The sweater can be knitted in three different yarn qualities, each giving it its own unique character – from the ultimate luxury of Önling No 1, to the exclusive combination of Önling No 4 and Önling No 10, or the crisp stitch definition of Önling No 3.

Designed by Rikke Jönsson. Pattern by Katrine Hannibal for Önling.

Language: The pattern is available in English, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian and German 

Sizes (XS)S(M)L(XL)2XL(3XL)4XL(5XL)6XL

Measurements

Bust circumference: (104)108(115)123(130)136(144)148(159)167 cm / (41)42½(45¼)48½(51¼)53½(56¾)58¼(62½)65¾ in – after washing and blocking

Corresponding to the following snug bust measurements: (82)89(95)101(107)115(123)131(139)147 cm / (32¼)35(37½)39¾(42¼)45¼(48½)51½(54¾)57¾ in

Length: (56)57(58)59(60)61(62)63(64)65 cm / (22)22½(22¾)23¼(23½)24(24½)24¾(25¼)25½ in

Underarm sleeve length (long sleeves): (46)45(45)44(44)43(43)42(42)41 cm / (18)17¾(17¾)17¼(17¼)17(17)16½(16½)16¼ in

The sweater is designed with an oversized fit with a positive ease of 15-25 cm / 6-10 inches. If you prefer a sweater with a closer fit, you can knit a smaller size. The model in the pictures has a bust measurement of 97 cm / 38¼ inches and is wearing size L, giving a positive ease of 26 cm / 10¼ inches.

Color choice
White version with one stripe color in Önling No 1:

Main color: Off white (007)

Contrast Color 1: Navy blue (117)

Light beige version with two stripe colors in Önling No 1:

Main color: Cold light beige melange / marzipan (006m)

Contrast Color 1: Red wine (021)

Contrast Color 2: Dove blue (012)

Black version with two stripe colors in Önling No 4 + silk mohair:

Main color: Black (001), Önling No 4

Main color: Black (001) / (0067), Önling No 10

Contrast Color 1: Slate grey (003), Önling No 4

Contrast Color 1: Slate grey (003/004), Önling No 10

Contrast Color 2: Off white (007), Önling No 4

Contrast Color 2: Off white (007), Önling No 10

Rose version with one stripe color in Önling No 3:

Main color: Grey rose (053)

Contrast Color 1: Coffee brown (026)

Materials Önling 1

Main color: (350)350(350)400(400)400(450)450(500)500 g / (7)7(7)8(8)8(9)9(10)10 balls Önling No 1, 75% merino wool, 25% angora, 50 g = approx. 197 yards (180 meters), weight: DK / Worsted

Using 2 stripe colors:

Contrast Color 1: 50 g / 1 ball Önling No 1, 75% merino wool, 25% angora, 50 g = approx. 197 yards (180 meters), weight: DK / Worsted

Contrast Color 2: 50 g / 1 ball Önling No 1, 75% merino wool, 25% angora, 50 g = approx. 197 yards (180 meters), weight: DK / Worsted

Using 1 stripe color:

Contrast Color 1: 100 g / 2 balls Önling No 1, 75% merino wool, 25% angora, 50 g = approx. 197 yards (180 meters), weight: DK / Worsted

Work with one strand Önling No 1 throughout.

Materials Önling No 4 + silk mohair

Main color 1: (300)300(350)350(350)400(400)400(450)450 g / (6)6(7)7(7)8(8)8(9)9 balls Önling No 4, 100% fine organic merino wool, 50 g = approx. 219 yards (200 meters), weight: fingering

Held together with

Main color 2: (150)150(150)175(175)175(200)200(200)225 g / (6)6(6)7(7)7(8)8(8)9 balls Önling No 10, 70% mohair, 30% silk, 25 g = approx. 230 yards (210 meters), weight: lace

Using 2 stripe colors:

Contrast Color 1A: 50 g / 1 ball Önling No 4, 100% fine organic merino wool, 50 g = approx. 219 yards (200 meters), weight: fingering

Contrast Color 2A: 50 g / 1 ball Önling No 4, 100% fine organic merino wool, 50 g = approx. 219 yards (200 meters), weight: fingering

Held together with

Contrast Color 1B: 25 g / 1 ball Önling No 10, 70% mohair, 30% silk, 25 g = approx. 230 yards (210 meters), weight: lace

Contrast Color 2B: 25 g / 1 ball Önling No 10, 70% mohair, 30% silk, 25 g = approx. 230 yards (210 meters), weight: lace

Using 1 stripe color:

Contrast Color 1A: 100 g / 2 balls Önling No 4, 100% fine organic merino wool, 50 g = approx. 219 yards (200 meters), weight: fingering

Held together with

Contrast Color 1B: 50 g / 2 balls Önling No 10, 70% mohair, 30% silk, 25 g = approx. 230 yards (210 meters), weight: lace

Work with one strand Önling No 4 held together with one strand Önling No 10 throughout.

Materials Önling 3

Main color: (450)450(500)500(550)550(600)600(650)650 g / (9)9(10)10(11)11(12)12(13)13 balls Önling No 3, 100% heavy organic merino wool, 50 g = approx. 145 yards (133 meters), weight: DK / Worsted

Using 2 stripe colors:

Contrast Color 1: (50)50(50)50(100)100(100)100(100)100 g / (1)1(1)1(2)2(2)2(2)2 balls Önling No 3, 100% heavy organic merino wool, 50 g = approx. 145 yards (133 meters), weight: DK / Worsted

Contrast Color 2: (50)50(50)50(100)100(100)100(100)100 g / (1)1(1)1(2)2(2)2(2)2 balls Önling No 3, 100% heavy organic merino wool, 50 g = approx. 145 yards (133 meters), weight: DK / Worsted

Using 1 stripe color:

Contrast Color 1: (100)100(100)100(150)150(150)150(150)150 g / (2)2(2)2(3)3(3)3(3)3 balls Önling No 3, 100% heavy organic merino wool, 50 g = approx. 145 yards (133 meters), weight: DK / Worsted

Work with one strand Önling No 3 throughout.

Recommended circular needles sizes 3 and 4 mm / US 2.5 and 6, 60 or 80 cm / 24 or 32 inches in length (we use magic loop for small circumferences)

Stitch markers

Stitch holder

Gauge 20 sts and 31 rows in stockinette st on needle size 4 mm / US 6 = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches

Procedure

The sweater is worked in the round from the top down in stripes with raglan increases and short rows to shape the back neckline for a comfortable fit. After the yoke is complete, the work is divided into body and sleeves. The signature Rikke rib pattern continues from the raglan lines and flows elegantly down along the sides of the body. The body is worked in the round and finished with a rib hem. The sleeves are worked in the round and may either be worked straight, as shown in the photos, or shaped with decreases for a more fitted silhouette. Both sleeves are finished with a rib hem.