Svenson (Shaped) by Jared Flood

Svenson (Shaped)

Knitting
October 2018
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches
in Moss Stitch with Size A needle(s), after blocking
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
1445 - 2335 yards (1321 - 2135 m)
34½ (39, 43½, 47, 51, 55½)” [87.5 (99, 110.5, 119.5, 129.5, 141) cm] circumference at chest
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Svenson’s handsomely contemporary riff on traditional cabled Aran motifs is revisited for a more petite silhouette. Call it a compelling exercise in the study of textures — irresistible honeycomb panels proudly flanked by horseshoe cables, fields of moss stitch, and half-twisted ribbing to treat the edges — scaled down to shorter, closer-fitting proportions aided by clever compound raglan and saddle shoulder shaping. Complete the picture with long-wearing, mid-weight Arbor for a timeless piece to see you through countless adventures.


Construction

The pieces are worked separately from the bottom up and sewn together. The neckband is picked up and worked circularly after garment assembly.

Yarn

  • 10 (11, 13, 14, 15, 17) skeins Brooklyn Tweed Arbor (100% American Targhee Wool; 145 yards/50 grams)

  • Photographed in colors Hammock and Wreath

Yardage

  • 1445 (1595, 1815, 1930, 2175, 2335) total yards of DK weight wool yarn

Gauge

  • 22 stitches & 34 rows = 4” in Moss Stitch with Size A needle(s), after blocking

  • 28 stitches & 34 rows = 4” in Purl Honeycomb Chart pattern with Size A needle(s), after blocking

  • One 32-stitch panel from Horseshoe Chart measures 4” wide with Size A needle(s), after blocking

  • 40-stitch panel from Sleeve Chart measures 5½“ wide with Size A needle(s), after blocking

Needles

Size A (for Main Fabric)

  • One pair of straight needles or a 32” circular needle* in size needed to obtain gauge listed

  • Suggested Size: 4 mm (US 6)

Size B (for Ribbing)

  • One pair of straight needles or a 32” circular needle* and one 16” circular needle, two sizes smaller than Size A

  • Suggested Size: 3½ mm (US 4)

*Knitter’s preferred style of needle may be used.

Finished Dimensions

  • 34½ (39, 43½, 47, 51, 55½)” (87.5 (99, 110.5, 119.5, 129.5, 141) cm) circumference at chest
  • Sample shown in Hammock is size 39″ (99 cm), with 6″ (15 cm) ease on model with short hair and 7” (18 cm) ease on model with long hair
  • Sample shown in Wreath is size 39” (99 cm), with 5” ease on model

Need help picking a size? See our resource page on Selecting a Sweater Size

Tutorials for all special techniques listed below are included in the pattern:

  • Rib Cabled Cast On
  • Sloped Bind Off
  • Binding Off Over Cabled Fabrics
  • 1×1 Tubular Bind Off
  • Kitchener Stitch

Skill Level

  • 4 out of 5: Adventurous Intermediate

Please note: the stitch patterns for this garment are charted only.