Pattern description
The Sigrid Sweater is a top-down raglan with a rolled neckline, smooth raglan shaping, balloon sleeves and a 2x2 ribbing . Its oversized fit makes it perfect for layering or just a cosy sweater. The sweater is worked seamlessly from the top down. Raglan increases are worked in the round, and short rows are added before splitting for sleeves to raise the back neck to ensure a comfortable fit. Stitches are picked up beneath the arms and the body is knit in the round including the ribbing. The sleeves are then worked top-down with evenly spaced decreases along the sleeve and a fast decrease in the end to create a balloon shape. The Sweater requires no finishing work other than weaving in the ends and blocking the finished garment. Before beginning the project, knit a swatch. Wash and block the swatch to ensure an accurate gauge. Note that the recommended yarn, Plötulopi, does not stretch much when blocking.

Skill level
Beginner friendly

Yarn
Two strands of Plötulopi (100 g = approx. 300 m / 328 yd) making it aran or worsted weight.
required plates of the unspun Plötulopi for size 4(4,5,5,6,6)
Meterage is Approx. 1200 (1200, 1500, 1500, 1800, 1800) m total yarn held double

Needles
4.5 mm (US 7) circular needles 40 and 80 cm (16 and 32 inches)— for ribbing
5.5 mm (US 9) circular needles 40, 60 and 80 or 100 cm 16, 24 and 32 or 40 inches — for body and sleeves

Optional: DPNs or long circular for Magic Loop for sleeves and small circumferences Adjust needle size to obtain gauge.

Notions
9 stitch markers (including one for BOR)
Stitch holders or waste yarn
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Gauge
13stitches × 21 rows = 10 × 10 cm, in stockinette stitch in the round on 5.5 mm (US 9) needles after washing and blocking. (gauge unblocked is 13 x19 stitches)

Sizes
XS (S, M, L, XL, XXL). Choose a size based on your body chest circumference. The sweater is designed to be worn with  24cm / 9.4 inches of positive ease around the bust and 17cm / 6.7 inch on sleeves.

Finished bust circumference:
106 (112, 118, 124, 130, 136) cm
41.7 (44, 46.5, 48.8, 51.1, 53.5) inches

Finished sleeve circumference (upper arm):
43 (45, 47, 49, 52, 55) cm
17 (17.7, 18.5, 19.3, 20.5, 21.7) inches

Choose a size that gives you your preferred amount of ease depending on how oversized you would like the fit to be.

Note from Designer
This is my first knitting pattern release, and I would love to see your versions of the Sigrid Sweater. If you come across anything unclear or have feedback, please feel free to reach out! I’m always happy to help and continuously improve the pattern.

All future updates to the pattern are included.