Nordic Impression Knitting Pattern Download

Description

These sweaters blend two knitting traditions – classic Guernsey shaping and a two-color Norwegian motif translated into knit and purl stitches.

Finished Size: Cardigan: 41 (45, 49, 53)” (104 [114.5, 124.5, 134.5] cm). Pullover: 40 (44, 48, 52)” (101.5 [112, 122, 132] cm) bust/chest circumference (buttoned). Cardigan measures 45″ (114.5 cm); pullover measures 52″ (132 cm).
Yarn: Brown Sheep Lamb’s Pride Worsted (85% wool, 15% mohair; 190 yd [174 m]/100 g): Colorway A: #M-130 Silver Sliver: Colorway B: #M-51 Winter Blue, 8 (9, 10, 12) skeins.
Yarn weight: #4 – Medium
Gauge: 20 sts and 28 rows = 4″ (10 cm) in St st on larger needles; 20 sts and 36 rows = 4″ (10 cm) in yoke pattern st.
Needles: Body and Sleeves—Size 6 (4 mm): 16″ and 29″ (40 and 80 cm) circular (cir). Ribbing and Bands—Size 4 (3.5 mm): 16″ and 24″ (40 and 60 cm) cir and double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Markers (m); six stitch holders; tapestry needle; seven ¾” (2 cm) pewter buttons for cardigan.
Originally Published: Interweave Knits, Winter 1997