Varmbrikker Sweater by Sheryl J. Cox

Varmbrikker Sweater

Knitting
December 2020
Aran (8 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in Seed Stitch
US 8 - 5.0 mm
1935 - 2580 yards (1769 - 2359 m)
1, 2, 3
English
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Varmbrikker is a combination of the Norwegian
words for warm and pieces. A fitting description of
this sweater. It is made up of separate panels that are
pieced or joined together into a textural, cabled and
tasselled delight of warm wooliness. An I-Cord edge finishes the cuff and hem.

EDITED BY:
Laura Chau

SKILL LEVEL: Advanced Intermediate

SIZING: 1, 2, 3
Finished body circumference: 49 (59, 70.5)“ 124.5
(150, 179.5) cm

This sweater will accommodate a variety of sizes.
Sample shown in size 2 with 21” (51 cm) positive ease
based on 38” (96.5 cm) bust measurement.

YARN:
Essence of Autumn Yarn - Basic Wool Aran
100% Non SW Wool, 4oz (113g), 215yd
(196m)
2 ply
This is an Aran weight yarn with a recommended gauge of
16-20 sts using 4.5-5.5mm (US 7-9) needle.

COLOUR/QUANTITY:
Ecru (Undyed) - 9 (10, 12) skeins.

MATERIALS:
Three sets 5mm (US 8) needles (80 cm circulars recommended), or size to obtain gauge, cable needle, tapestry needle, stitch markers.

Notes: Sample is sewn together using an optional 3 Needle Bind Off. If you wish to use this method you will need 3 circular needles of the same size used to knit the sweater. If you prefer Mattress stitch can be used instead for seaming.

STITCHES:
Seed Stitch
Charted Cables
I-Cord
3 Needle Bind Off
Mattress Stitch

Full written instructions for the sweater as well as cable charts and schematic are included.

Video tutorial links are also included in the pattern or they can be watched through the links below:

Knitted on I-Cord
3 Needle Bind Off Part 1
3 Needle Bind Off Part 2
Mattress Stitch