Strawberries Forever Sweater by ollyknits

Strawberries Forever Sweater

Knitting
April 2026
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
26 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
2045 - 3828 yards (1870 - 3500 m)
XS (S) M (L) XL
Danish English
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Strawberries Forever Sweater is a light and colourful sweater with a classic fit. The sweater is worked bottom-up in the round in a continuous colourwork pattern. The sleeves are shaped using German short rows, and the neckline is finished with a folded double rib collar.

The sweater has a classic fit, meaning it has a positive ease of approx. 5-10 cm. Choose a size with a bust measurement that is 5–10 cm larger than your own bust circumference.

Sizes: XS (S) M (L) XL

Finished measurements:
• Bust circumference: 86 (98) 111 (123) 135 cm
• Length (centre back): 53 (54) 56 (58) 60 cm

Gauge: 26 sts × 28 rows = 10 × 10 cm in stockinette stitch on 3.5 mm needles.

Materials:
• Yarn: All Seasons by Hjertegarn. 50 g = 170 m
Colour A (white): 300 (350) 400 (450) 500 g
Colour B (red): 200 (250) 300 (350) 400 g
Colour C (green): 80 (100) 120 (140) 160 g

• Yarn alternative: Finull by Rauma. 50 g = 191 m
Colour A (white): 300 (300) 350 (400) 450 g
Colour B (red): 200 (200) 250 (300) 350 g
Colour C (green): 70 (100) 100 (150) 150 g

• Yarn alternative: Drops Nord by Drops. 50 g = 170 m
Colour A (white): 300 (350) 400 (450) 500 g
Colour B (red): 200 (250) 300 (350) 400 g
Colour C (green): 80 (100) 120 (140) 160 g

• Needles: 3.0 mm and 3.5 mm circular needles, both 80 cm. Use shorter cables for sleeves and neckline if you do not wish to use magic loop

• Other: Scissors and yarn needle