Photoshoot at Bøler Church May 2020: Bubala

I am so far behind in showing you photos from my previous photoshoot at Bøler Church back in May 2020. The next one I will show you is my design Bubala made for Hillesvåg Ullvarefabrikk, worn by the gorgeous Olivia Lindtein, with hair & make-up by Sissel Fylling and jewellery by Kaja Gjedebo Design, captured by Eivind Røhne. Bubala is knitted in the divine Sølje pelt wool yarn using a 3 mm/US 2.5 needle with a 24 stitches and 32 rows gauge in stockinette stitch per 10 cm/4″ square. The English pattern is available on Ravelry and the Norwegian will be added shortly. Yarn kits with either an English or a Norwegian pattern is available directly from Hillesvåg Ullvarefabrikk.

I choose to style Bubala with a pair of pencil pants, a Wolford tube top and boots by Monica Stålvang. The v-neck was originally made to be worn at the front, but I must admit that I love how wonderful it looked when Olivia wore it at the back. See the photo below.

Named Bubala Yiddish for close to one’s heart is this cabled pullover with bobbles. A deep v-neck that can be worn on the front or on the back, split the cable into two single cables. The same single cable adorn the sleeve. Ribbing frame the cables in the sides and make the sweater figure hugging. The v-neck ends in an I-cord bind-off. Bubala is knitted in the bouncy Sølje pelt wool from Hillesvåg Ullvarefabrikk.

The pullover is worked back and forth in separate pieces and seamed. The bobble is made using a crochet hook with an extra fastening trick, see the video link in the pattern.

I have graded the pattern from sizes XS to 5XL with a bust circumference of 85 to 153 cm/33.5 to 60″. The intended ease is + 5-7 cm/2-2.75”, while the sample shown is 92 cm/36.25” and worn with + 9 cm/3.5” ease on Olivia.

Thank you to my team for these fantastic photos!

The test knitting has just ended and the pattern was released in English yesterday. I look forward to showing you some of the amazing versions that my test knitters made!

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Tweed Jacket in Familien Vinterstrikk 2020

I am so delighted to have my Tweed Jacket and Dewdrop Cowl set in the Norwegian special issue called Familien Vinterstrikk 2020, now for sale in Norway. The magazine has more than a 100 patterns including the cover design: “Fridas lange genser” by Kari Hestnes, knitted in Hillesvåg Ullvarefabrikk Sølje pelt wool in five different colours. Yarn kits with a Norwegian pattern can be bought directly from Hillesvåg, see ull.no.

My Tweed Jacket is an old design, made for my Norwegian book “To rett, en vrang. Designstrikk” published by Cappelen Damm back in 2012. The jacket is knitted in another yarn from Hillesvåg Ullvarefabrikk, the thin Alv kamgarn – available only on cones – held double to create a tightly woven look to it, using a 2.5 mmm/US 1.5 and 3 mm/US 2.5 needles. New photos were taken by Eivind Røhne of Emma Ross, with hair & make-up by Sissel Fylling and jewellery by Kaja Gjedebo Design, standing in front of impressive cast iron dragon, a sample for the Vigeland Park Gates at the Vigeland Museum back in November 2018.

Em is wearing size S together with an amazing skirt designed by Judith Bech. The Tweed Jacket pattern is available in sizes S to XL with a bust/hip circumference of  90 (94, 98, 106) cm/35.5 (37, 38.5, 43)”.

A Tweed Jacket inspired by Christopher Kane’s elegant tweed version. My version has sleeves in stranded colourwork in stockinette stitch as a contrast to the tweed pattern made with slipped stitches on the body and a fitted waist. The tweed jacket has been given a vintage look, by using the fine Hillesvåg Alv kamgarn held double.

To add a bit of colour to the jacket I chose the Rose Red slightly thicker Huldra kamgarn from Hillesvåg Ullvarefabrikk and made a cowl & wrist warmer set called Dewdrop Cowl with a lace pattern to go with it. A cosy cowl is perfect for the Tweed Jacket. Use the leftover yarn and make a small cowl. Why not add a complimentary colour to the outfit and knit a larger cowl to wear over the small one together with wristwarmers. A stunning rose red cowl and wristwarmers complement the Tweed Jacket outfit.

Both the patterns: Tweed Jacket and Dewdrop Cowl are available in English in my Ravelry store. Familien Vinterstrikk 2020 magazine is available at selected news agents and super markets.

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Yaelle Pattern Released

I am so thrilled to release my Yaelle pattern in both English and Norwegian after a successful test knit. Yaelle is made for Hillesvåg Ullvarefabrikk and knitted in the divine Tinde pelt wool yarn, using a 3.5 mm/US 4 needle, in the Cognac shade. The cover shows model Olivia Lindtein wearing size S, with make-up & hair by Sissel Fylling and jewellery by Kaja Gjedebo Design, brilliantly photographed by Eivind Røhne at Bøler Church back in May. Yaelle is available in my Ravelry store in sizes XS to 5XL with a bust circumference of 128 to 192 cm/50.5 to 75.5″. On the pattern page you can see some of my test knitters’ fantastic results. Yaelle is also available as a yarn kit with either English or Norwegian pattern directly from Hillesvåg Ullvarefabrikk.

Yaelle is a high-low pullover with an all over check pattern, swinging side panels and pockets. Named after Hebrew for the mountain goat, as it can take you everywhere. The pullover ends in a high loose turtle neck collar. Yaelle’s side panels are picked up and knitted after the side seams are done. The pockets are knitted at the same time as the front, including the pocket band and the lining. Wear Yaelle as you like; hanging loose or gathered with a belt or with a shawl pin at the front. The pullover is knitted in the pelt wool yarn Tinde with lustre from Hillesvåg Ullvarefabrikk.

Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)
Shown in size Small.
Skill level Experienced

Finished measurements:
Bust: 128 (136, 144, 152, 160 ,168, 176, 184, 192) cm/50.5 (53.5, 56.75, 59.75, 63, 66.25, 69.25, 72.5, 75.5)“
Bottom back width (including side panels): 106 (110, 114, 118, 122, 126, 130, 134, 138) cm/41.75 (43.25, 45, 46.5, 48, 49.5, 51.25, 52.72, 54.25)”
Back length: 76 (77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84) cm/30 (30.5, 30.75, 31.25, 31.5, 32, 32.75, 33.25)“
Front length: 56 (57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64) cm/22 (22.5, 22.75, 23.25, 23.5, 24, 24.5, 24.75, 25.25)”
Sleeve length: 48 (47, 46, 45, 44, 43, 42, 41, 40) cm/19 (18.5, 18, 17.75, 17.25, 17, 16.5, 16.25, 15.75)“
Intended ease: + 46-56 cm/18-22”. Sample shown is 136 cm/53.5” and worn with + 53 cm/20.75” ease on model, who stands 167 cm/5’6” tall.

Yarn: Hillesvåg Ullvarefabrikk, Tinde Pelsull (100% pelt wool, 260 m/284 yds, 100 g).
Sample is knitted in Cognac 2103; 7 (7, 8, 8, 9, 9, 10, 10, 11) skeins; 1576 (1706, 1836, 1966, 2096, 2226, 2382, 2538, 2694) m/1724 (1866, 2008, 2150, 2292, 2434, 2605, 2776, 2946) yds.
https://www.ull.no/produktkategori/garn/ullgarn/norsk-pel…

Alternative Yarns: Berroco, Ultra Alpaca Light (50% alpaca, 50% wool, 50 g, 133 m/144 yds). http://www.berroco.com/yarns/berroco-ultra-alpaca-light
Jamieson’s, Double Knitting (100% wool, 25 g, 75 m/82 yds).
http://www.jamiesonsofshetland.co.uk/spindrift-and-double…
Rowan, Tweed (100% wool, 50 g, 118 m/129 yds).
http://www.knitrowan.com/yarns/rowan-tweed
Malabrigo, Arroyo, (100% superwash merino, 100 g, 306 m/335 yds).
http://www.malabrigoyarn.com/subyarn.php?id=29
Or another DK/8 ply yarn.

Needles: 3.5 mm/US 4 circular needle (80 and 60 cm/32 and 24”).
2 sets of 3 mm/US 2.5 circular needle (40 cm/16”) for pocket linings.
Adjust needle size as needed to match gauge.

Notions: Stitch markers (removable), cable needle for pocket band, stitch holders and yarn needle.

Gauge: 21 sts and 30 rows in st st using 3.5 mm/US 4 measures 10 cm/4” square after blocking.
21 sts and 30 rows in Check pattern using 3.5 mm/US 4 measures 10 cm/4” square after blocking.

Notes: The pullover is worked back and forth in pieces from the bottom and up, then seamed. The side panel is picked up and knitted after the shoulder and side seams. The two vertical side pockets are worked at the same time as the front with extra stitches for the pocket band, with the lining attached horizontally at the top and bottom of the pocket. The collar is worked in the round. A circular needle is used to accommodate the large stitch number.

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Photoshoot at Bøler Church May 2020: Sculpted Frost

I am thrilled to show you these new photos of my old design Sculpted Frost Jacket that Eivind Røhne took of the gorgeous Olivia Lindtein, with hair & make-up by Sissel Fylling and jewellery by Kaja Gjedebo Design, back in May at Bøler Church. This time I styled it with cream coloured silk trousers, instead of a skirt like I did back in 2015.

A beautiful frost flower lace pattern adorns this a-line jacket. The cuffed sleeves only have a central lattice panel, while the frost flowers reign on the body. The coat is framed by a shawl collar in garter stitch divided with a tuck and finished with an I-cord bind off. A vivid lilac color was made by combing the divine mélange lace weight Du Store Alpakka, Dreamline, Soul with the beautiful light fingering comb wool Hillesvåg ullvarefabrikk Huldra kamgarn. Together they create a stunning stitch definition as well as a slight halo.

I wanted a light background and choose the concrete wall outside the church hall. It was perfect and so was the lilac colour on Olivia who is wearing size Small with a bust circumference of 92 cm/38.5 inches. The Sculpted Frost is available in sizes XS to 2XL, with bust measurements of 84 to 124 cm/33 to 49.5 inches.

The sample is knitted with a 20 stitches and 28 rows gauge in stockinette stitch using both yarns held together and a 4 mm/US 6 needle measuring 10 cm/4 inches square.

Above is a detail of the sleeve cuff and the lovely lace pattern that adorns the body. The Sculpted Frost pattern is available in both English and Norwegian in my Ravelry store and on LoveCrafts.

I am so chuffed with these new photos of the jacket and want to thank my brilliant team for their work!

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Milana Pattern Released

Norne Yarn, Merino Silk Yak DK in Volva is the divine yarn that my design Milana is knitted in. It has a lovely sheen to it and is ever so soft to wear. Thank you, Tuva for sponsoring yarn to this design! The English and Norwegian pattern is now released on Ravelry, after a successful test knitting in my group. I look forward to showing you some of the wonderful versions that were made! The sample, knitted by Grete Jenssen – aka ma9 on Ravelry – was brilliantly photographed by Eivind Røhne, worn by the gorgeous Olivia Lindtein, with hair & make-up by Sissel Fylling.

Named after the sophisticated city of Milan in Italy, is this pullover with a high rib, creating a narrower waist. Two center cables travel towards the shoulder on the body with all their texture; Seed stitch, twisted stitch rib and cables. While a narrower matching cable adorn the sleeve with a panel of seed stitch. Milana is knitted in pieces for the ultimate fit and ends in a crew neck. A separate cowl can be worn as a crowning collar. The hand dyed DK – Merino/Silk/Yak yarn from Norne Yarn makes the cables pop and the texture shine in all its glory.

Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)
Shown in size Small.
Skill level: Experienced.

Finished measurements:
Bust: 84 (92, 100, 108, 116, 124, 136, 148, 160) cm/33 (36.25, 39.25, 42.5, 45.75, 48.75, 53.5, 58.25, 63)”
Hip: 76 (84, 92, 100, 108, 116, 128, 140, 152) cm/30 (33, 36.25, 39.25, 42.5, 45.75, 50.5, 55, 59.75)”
Length: 59 (60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67) cm/23.25 (23.5, 24, 24.5, 24.75, 25.25, 25.5, 26, 26.5)”
Sleeve length: 48 (49, 49, 49, 50, 50, 50, 50, 50) cm/19 (19.25, 19.25, 19.25, 19.75, 19.75, 19.75, 19.75, 19.75, 19.75, 19.75)”
Cowl: 62 cm/24.5″ wide and 20 cm/8″ high
Intended ease: + 5-7 cm/2-2.75″. Sample shown is 92 cm/36.25″ and worn with + 9 cm/3.5″ ease on model.

Yarn: Norne Yarn, DK – Merino/Silk/Yak (60% Superwash Merino, 20% silk, 20% Yak, 100 g, 212 m/232 yds). Sample is knitted in Volva:
Pullover: 5 (6, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 9, 9) skeins; 1060 (1144, 1228, 1312, 1396, 1480, 1608, 1736, 1864) m/1159 (1251, 1343, 1435, 1527, 1619, 1759, 1899, 2038) yds.
Cowl: 1 skein; 202 m/221 yds.
https://www.norneyarn.com/yarns
https://knitwithattitude.com/norne-yarn-merino-silk-yak-dk.html

Needles: 4 mm/US 6 straight needles and circular needle (40 cm/16″) for neckband and cowl.

Notions: Stitch markers, stitch holders and yarn needle.

Gauge: 20 sts and 30 rows in st st using 4 mm/US 6 needle measures 10 cm/4″ square after blocking.
25 sts and 30 rows in twisted rib using 4 mm/US 6 needle measures 10 cm/4″ square after blocking.
29-sts Body cable measures 11 cm/4.25″ wide after blocking.
19-sts Sleeve cable measures 7.5 cm/3″ wide after blocking.

Notes: The pullover is worked back and forth in separate pieces and seamed. While the cowl is worked in the round with an I-cord bind off at each end.

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Photoshoot at Bøler Church May 2020: Yaelle

What backdrop should we choose for my Yaelle design, made for Hillesvåg Ullvarefabrikk, at the photoshoot at Bøler Church in May 2020? I instantly knew the answer to this: The rusty cor-ten wall panel with Bøler Kirke carved into it worked perfectly as a matching background to the Cognac coloured Tinde pelt wool yarn that Yaelle is knitted in. I told photographer Eivind Røhne that he did not need to include the letters “Bø” as in “Boo!” this time, since he did that back in October 2017 at our first photoshoot at the church. Instead Eivind included the brick wall too. Olivia Lindtein, with make-up & hair by Sissel Fylling and jewellery by Kaja Gjedebo Design, wore Yaelle with black pencil trouser and boots by Monica Stålvang. Olivia looked stunning in the oversized high-low pullover!

I wanted to have Yaelle photographed with a belt but also with the front folded  into a triangle held in place by a shawl pin. So not only the usual front, side and back view to photograph for Eivind this time. I also had to make sure we took a photo showing the pocket in the side.

Yaelle is a high-low pullover with an all over check pattern, swinging side panels and pockets. Named after Hebrew for the mountain goat, as it can take you everywhere. The pullover ends in a high loose turtle neck collar. Yaelle’s side panels are picked up and knitted after the side seams are done. The pockets are knitted at the same time as the front, including the pocket band and the lining. Wear Yaelle as you like; hanging loose or gathered with a belt or with a shawl pin at the front. The pullover is knitted in the pelt wool yarn Tinde with lustre from Hillesvåg Ullvarefabrikk.

Olivia is wearing size S with + 53 cm/20.75” ease and she stands 167 cm/5’6” tall. I have graded the pattern from size XS to 5XL with a bust circumference of 128 cm to 192 cm/50.5 to 75.5 inches.

The pullover is worked back and forth in pieces from the bottom and up, then seamed. The side panel is picked up and knitted after the shoulder and side seams. The two vertical side pockets are worked at the same time as the front with extra stitches for the pocket band, with the lining attached horizontally at the top and bottom of the pocket. The collar is worked in the round.

Yaelle is knitted with a 21 stitches and 30 rows in Stockinette stitch gauge using 3.5 mm/US 4 measures 10 cm/4” square after blocking.

The pattern is currently under test knitting in my Ravelry group and will be released at the beginning of November as an individual pattern on both Ravelry and on LoveCrafts. This is one of my favourite set of photos from the photoshoot, as I love how all the colours came together! Thank you to my wonderful team!

Yarn kits with a pattern either in English or Norwegian are available to order directly from Hillesvåg Ullvarefabrikk.

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Photoshoot at Bøler Church May 2020: Milana

The next set of photos I am going to show you is of Milana, knitted by Grete Jenssen – aka ma9 on Ravelry – in the divine Norne Yarn Merino Silk Yak DK. The hand dyed shade Volva has cream in it so I decided to style the pullover and the matching cowl with my cream coloured silk trousers. The gorgeous Olivia Lindtein, with make-up & hair by Sissel Fylling and jewellery by Kaja Gjedebo Design, looked stunning in the pullover. Milana is also brilliantly photographed outside the church hall in the shadow at Bøler Kirke late in May by Eivind Røhne.

Milana is currently being test knitted in my Ravelry group and will be released in both English and Norwegian on the 12th of October. My test knitters are enjoying knitting the DNA like cables found in the Charted Knitting Designs (third book) in the Barbara Walker’s Treasury of Knitting series. The Norwegian pattern will also be printed in the Norwegian magazine Familien at a later date. 

Eivind knew how much I appreciated the mirror images he captured at Mortensrud Church, so he went for it at Bøler Church too! Olivia is wearing size S with a bust circumference of 92 cm/36.25″, but I have graded it from size XS to 5XL with these measurements: 84 to 160 cm/33 to 63″.

Milana is knitted with a 20 stitches and 30 rows in stockinette stitch using a 4 mm/US 6 needle measures 10 cm/4″ square after blocking gauge. You can see behind the scenes photo here: Behind the Scenes Photoshoot at Bøler Church May 2020.

Named after the sophisticated city of Milan in Italy, is this pullover with a high rib, creating a narrower waist. Two center cables travel towards the shoulder on the body with all their texture; Seed stitch, twisted stitch rib and cables. While a narrower matching cable adorn the sleeve with a panel of seed stitch. Milana is knitted in pieces for the ultimate fit and ends in a crew neck. A separate cowl can be worn as a crowning collar. The hand dyed DK – Merino/Silk/Yak yarn from Norne Yarn makes the cables pop and the texture shine in all its glory.

I am very happy with these photos of my Milana and would like to thank my wonderful team!

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O-Chem Tunic in Familien Høststrikk 2020

I am thrilled that my O-Chem Tunic, first published in English in Interweave Knits Winter 2019, is included in the Norwegian special magazine Familien Høststrikk 2020, that came out last Friday. On the cover is “Ut på tur” designed by Trine Lise Høyseth. My tunic, see below, is worn by the stunning Kaja Kvernbakken with hair & make-up by Sissel Fylling and captured by Eivind Røhne. Kaja is wearing size Medium with a 94 cm/37″ bust circumference, but the tunic is available in sizes XS to 2XL with 81 to 124 cm/32 to 49″ circumference.

The O-Chem Tunic is knitted in Tahki Stacy Charles Yarns, Alden, made of 50% merino wool, 25% alpaca and 25% acryl with 230 meters/250 yards on each 50 gram ball, using a 3.75 mm/US 5 needle and a 20 stitch and 30 rows gauge in stockinette stitch measuring 10 cm/4″ square.

The O-Chem Tunic features a striking central panel of hexagonal cables inspired by organic chemisty compounds. For visual balance with the three cables in the body, the sleeves have one main cable running down the arm, and all the cables in the sweater are framed with rope cables. The sweater sports a cozy standing collar and side vents in the rib at the bottom for a relaxed fit.

The Familien Høststrikk magazine is available at selected news agents and super markets.

In the photo below you can see the intricate cable pattern as well as the lovely silver earrings designed by Kaja Gjedebo Design.

The English pattern to  is available to download as an individual pattern in my Ravelry store and on Love Crafts.

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Photoshoot at Bøler Church May 2020: Skyla

The time has come to share the brilliant photos Eivind Røhne took of model Olivia Lindtein, with hair & make-up by Sissel Fylling and jewellery by Kaja Gjedebo Design, at out second photoshoot at Bøler Kirke – a community church by HBA Arkitekter completed in 2011 – at the end of May. Olivia is wearing the pullover – or tee if you like – Skyla knitted in the hand dyed Dye Dye Done, Pure Sport, the new design first out in this series of pictures. Both the English and the Norwegian pattern is available on Ravelry and also on LoveCrafts. I choose to style this sweater and cowl with my cream coloured silk slacks. In times of order, it was the third garment we photographed because I wanted to photograph it outside by the window and we had to wait for the shadow to come around to the corner we wanted as the backdrop.

Kaja arrived at the church from her nearby home just in time for Olivia to borrow her Eo Ipso Armring and earrings. I had already tried my Monies statement jewellery, while waiting for Kaja, and Sissel was adjusting Olivia’s pony tail. The bracelet looked way too heavy on her slim wrist, in fact so heavy that it looked like the weight would topple her, Sissel joked. See the situation photo here: Behind the Scenes Photoshoot at Bøler Church May 2020.

We had our first photoshoot at Bøler Church back in October 2017, and enjoyed being back at this perfect spot, especially since the Corona virus restrictions were still in place.

Skyla is a cabled a-line pullover with short sleeves, adorned with two central mirrored cables divided by twisted stitches. The small cables, created by Devorgilla, run towards each shoulder and make a v-shaped panel of reverse stockinette stitch at the center. The sweater ends in a casual wide rounded neck. To show off the stunning hand dyed Pure Sport yarn by Dye Dye Done, the sides are all in stockinette stitch. Skyla is knitted in pieces for the ultimate fit and has a cowl that can be worn as a collar.

The sample was perfectly knitted by sample knitter Grete Jenssen, aka ma9 on Ravelry, using a 3 mm/US 2.5 needle and a gauge of 25 sts and 32 rows in stockinette stitch measuring 10 cm/4″ square.

Olivia is wearing the Skyla sample in size S with a bust circumference of 90 cm/35.5” with + 7 cm/2.75” ease. I have graded the pattern from sizes XS to 5XL with bust circumferences of 82 to 164 cm/32.5 to 64.5″. I loved seeing Skyla worn by Olivia and want to thank my amazing team for these photos!

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Edia Pattern Released

The Edia test knit has come to an end and I am happy to release the pattern in my Ravelry store. The test knitters did a brilliant job improving and correcting the pattern. I will share some of their stunning versions here on my blog later. Edia was made for Hillesvåg Ullvarefabrikk and is knitted in their divine Tinde pelt wool yarn using a 3.5 mm/US 4 needle with a 21 stitches and 30 rows measuring 10 cm/4″ gauge. Yarn kits with either Norwegian or English pattern is available from Hillesvåg Ullvarefabrikk. Above you can see the sample size Small worn by the beautiful Olivia Lindtein, with make-up & hair by Erica Poppe and jewellery by Kaja Gjedebo Design, photographed by Eivind Røhne at Mortensrud Church last November.

Edia is an oversized sweater with a central cable panel, vent in the sides and a crew neck crowned by an I-cord bind off. The pullover has dropped shoulders and simple cables on the sleeves. Edia is an old Norwegian female name fitting for this relaxed sweater knitted in the gorgeous pelt wool yarn Tinde from Hillesvåg Ullvarefabrikk.

Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL)
Shown in size Small.
Skill level Experienced

Finished measurements:
Bust and bottom circumference: 136 (144, 152, 160, 168, 176, 184) cm/53.5 (56.75, 59.75, 63, 66.25, 69.25, 72.5)“
Length: 66 (67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72) cm/26 (26.5, 26.75, 27.25, 27.5, 28, 28.25)”
Sleeve length: 44 (44, 42, 42, 40, 40, 40) cm/17.25 (17.25, 16.5, 16.5, 15.75, 15.75, 15.75)“
Intended ease: + 46-56 cm/18-22”. Sample shown is 144 cm/56.75” and worn with + 61 cm/24” ease on model.

Yarn: Hillesvåg Ullvarefabrikk, Tinde Pelsull (100% pelt wool, 260 m/284 yds, 100 g).
Sample is knitted in Burgunderlilla 2131; 5 (6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8) skeins; 1261 (1378, 1495, 1612, 1729, 1846, 1963) m/1379 (1507, 1635, 1763, 1891, 2019, 2147) yds.
https://www.ull.no/produktkategori/garn/ullgarn/norsk-pel…

Alternative Yarns: Berroco, Ultra Alpaca Light (50% alpaca, 50% wool, 50 g, 133 m/144 yds). http://www.berroco.com/yarns/berroco-ultra-alpaca-light
Jamieson’s, Double Knitting (100% wool, 25 g, 75 m/82 yds).
http://www.jamiesonsofshetland.co.uk/spindrift-and-double…
Rowan, Tweed (100% wool, 50 g, 118 m/129 yds).
http://www.knitrowan.com/yarns/rowan-tweed
Malabrigo, Arroyo, (100% superwash merino, 100 g, 306 m/335 yds).
http://www.malabrigoyarn.com/subyarn.php?id=29
Or another DK/8 ply yarn.

Needles: 3.5 mm/US 4 circular needle (80 cm/32”)
3 mm/US 2.5 circular needle (40 cm/16”) for collar.
Adjust needle size as needed to match gauge.

Notions: Stitch markers (removable), cable needle, stitch holders and yarn needle.

Gauge: 21 sts and 30 rows in st st using 3.5 mm/US 4 measures 10 cm/4” square after blocking.
21 sts and 40 rows in garter st using 3.5 mm/US 4 measures 10 cm/4” square after blocking.
40 sts in Cable using 3.5 mm/US 4 measures about 18 cm/7” wide after blocking.
36 rows in Cable using 3.5 mm/US 4 measures about 12.5 cm/5” high after blocking.

Notes: The sweater is worked back and forth in pieces and seamed. The neck is deeper on the front, than on the back.

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