The test knit of Godi, made for Hillesvåg Ullvarefabrikk, has come to an end with some stunning versions as a result. My test knitters have corrected and improved the pattern, hence it has been released in English on Ravelry. The Norwegian pattern will be added shortly and both languages will be available on LoveCrafts too. Yarn kits with either an English or a Norwegian pattern can be bought directly from Hillesvåg Ullvarefabrikk. The design looked fantastic on model Aksa Mortensen, with make-up & hair by Nina Hjertaas Bull and ring by Kaja Gjedebo Design. Brilliant Photographer Eivind Røhne captured these photos at Hvalstrand Bad back in May last year.
Godi, Norse for chiefton, is a long A-line vest with vents and a high collar that can be folded down or left to stand tall. The all over pattern is the ray of honey with a few stitches in reverse stocking stitch. A long twisted rib makes up the vent, while a short rib is worked around each armhole. Wear it with a belt if you wish. Godi is knitted in the bouncy Sølje pelt wool from Hillesvåg Ullvarefabrikk.
Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)
Shown in size Small
Finished measurements:
Bust: 82 (90, 98, 106, 114) (125, 136, 147, 158) cm/32.25 (35.5, 38.5, 41.75, 45) (49.25, 53.5, 57.75, 62.25)“
Bottom width: 92 (100, 108, 116, 124) (135, 146, 157, 168) cm/36.25 (39.25, 42.5, 45.75, 48.75) (53.25, 57.5, 61.75, 66.25)”
Length: 70 (71, 72, 73, 74) (75, 76, 77, 78) cm/27.5 (28, 28.25, 28.75, 29.25) (29.5, 30, 30.25, 30.75)“
Intended ease: 5-7 cm/2-2.75” positive ease. Sample shown is 90 cm/35.5” and worn with 4 cm/1.5” positive ease on model.
Yarn: Hillesvåg Ullvarefabrikk, Sølje Pelsull (100% pelt wool, 350 m/383 yds, 100 g).
The sample is knitted in Grålig lavendelblå 2128;
3 (3, 4, 4, 4) (5, 5, 5, 6) skeins; 875 (980, 1085, 1190, 1295) (1439, 1583, 1727, 1871) m/957 (1072, 1187, 1301, 1416) (1574, 1731, 1889, 2046) yds.
https://www.ull.no/produktkategori/garn/nyhet-solje-pelsu…
Yarn alternatives: Cascade 220 Sport (100% wool, 150 m/164 yds, 50 g).
http://www.cascadeyarns.com/cascade-Cascade220Sport.htm
Tosh Sock (100% wool, 361 m/395 yds, 100 g).
https://madelinetosh.com/collections/tosh-sock
Juniper Moon Farm, Patagonia (100% merino wool, 350 m/383 yds, 100 g)
https://www.yarn.com/products/juniper-moon-farm-patagonia…
Or another Sport/5 ply yarn.
Needles: 3 mm/US 2.5 straight needles.
3 mm/US 2.5 circular needle for collar and sleeveband (60 cm/24”).
3.5 mm/US 4 circular needle for fold over collar (60 cm//24”).
Adjust needle size as needed to match gauge.
Notions: Stitch markers (removable), holders, cable needle and yarn needle.
Gauge: 24 sts and 32 rows in st st using a 3 mm/US 2.5 needle measures 10 cm/4” square.
25 sts and 32 rows in Ray of Honey using a 3 mm/US 2.5 needle measures 10 cm/4” square.
25 sts and 32 rows in Twisted rib using a 3 mm/US 2.5 needle measures 10 cm/4” square.
Notes: The vest is worked back and forth in separate pieces and seamed. The collar and armhole band are worked in the round at the end.
