VIGA SWEATER by Woolfolk Design Team

VIGA SWEATER

Knitting
September 2026
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in Wide Rib Stitch
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
1420 - 2130 yards (1298 - 1948 m)
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
English
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SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
41 (44, 47.25, 50.25, 53.5) (56.75, 59.75, 63, 66.25)” / 104 (112, 120, 128, 136) (144, 152, 160, 168) cm bust circumference

YARN
Woolfolk Far
100% Ovis 21 Ultimate Merino®
142 yards / 130 meters per 50 g skein (Worsted weight)
10 (11, 12, 12, 13) (13, 14, 14, 15) skeins in color F50 (Cherry Blossom) or 20R (Anniversary Red)

NEEDLES AND NOTIONS
US 4 (3.5 mm) 16-32” / 40-80 cm circular needles or set of dpns
US 7 (4.5 mm) 16-32” / 40-80 cm circular needles and set of dpns
5 buttons 0.75” / 19 - 20 mm diameter each
Tapestry needle, markers, removable marker, stitch holders

GAUGE
20 sts and x 28 rows = 4” / 10 cm in wide rib stitch on larger needles, blocked. Adjust needle size as necessary to obtain gauge.

SAMPLES
Sample 1 (size 2, color F50 (Cherry Blossom)) is on 5’ 9”/ 175 cm model worn with 10” / 25 cm ease.
Sample 2 (size 2, color 20R (Anniversary Red)) is on 5’ 8” / 173 cm model worn with 10” / 25 cm ease.

DESIGN NOTES
The goal for the Viga sweater design was to create a soft, romantic and sophisticated look. The sweater features a striking high-buttoned neck that sweeps down from a tall turtleneck collar along a raglan line. It can be worn fully extended or folded down. The sweater showcases a structured wide rib pattern that flows seamlessly from the turtleneck into the body and sleeves.

CONSTRUCTION NOTES
The sweater is worked seamlessly from the top down. The turtleneck and yoke are worked flat before joining in the round. Stitches for the sleeves are placed on hold, and the body is then shaped with German short rows before continuing working in the round to the hem. When the body is completed, sleeves are worked in the round to the cuffs.

Recommended positive ease is 6”-8” / 15-20 cm.