Svartholm sweater is a beautiful, oversized raglan sweater knitted with Hitchhiking in Himalaya, Bæstmor yarn from House of Yarn. The sweater can be knitted either bottom-up or top-down, and patterns are provided for both methods. The sweater in the picture is size S. The pattern is available in 9 sizes.

Sizes
XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL

Measurements
Bust circumference: 98 (105) 111 (117) 123 (129) 135 (141) 148 cm
Full length: 61 (63) 65 (66) 67 (68) 69 (71) 72) cm
Sleeve length: 40 (42) 44 (45) 46 (47) 48 (49) 49
Neck circumference: 49 (52) 52 (52) 55 (55) 58 (58) 60 cm

Gauge
13 stitches x 16 rounds in stocking stitch on 7 mm needles = 10 x 10 cm
NOTE: Needle size is only a guide. If you get too many stitches on 10 cm, change to a larger needle size. If you get too few stitches on 10 cm, change to a smaller needle size.
Before you begin, it’s a good idea to knit a swatch to check your gauge. Adjust the needle size if necessary to achieve the correct measurements.

Needles
Double-pointed needles size 5 mm and 7 mm
Circular needles size 5 mm and 7 mm (40 and 80 cm)

Yarn
Hitchhiking in Himalaya, Bæstmor 100 % wool. Yardage per skein 100 grams = 110 meters

Yarn amounts
Colour 8002 Off white, 100 g
Colour 8003 Black, 700 (700) 700 (800) 800 (800) 800 (900) 900 g
Colour 8005 Light grey, 100 g

BOTTOM-UP VERSION
This version begins with the body, followed by the sleeves. All pieces are then joined together, and the raglan yoke is worked. The sweater is finished with the neckline.

The Svartholm sweater is knitted from the bottom up. It is worked in the round, which means that instead of knitting back and forth in rows, you will work in continuous circles, creating a seamless garment. This method eliminates the need for side seams and gives the sweater a smooth, even finish.

TOP-DOWN VERSION
This version begins at the neckline. The raglan yoke is worked first, then the body and sleeves are separated, with the body completed first and sleeves worked afterward.