Description
Siw Sweater Man – a soft sweater with color work
Sizes: S (M) L (XL) 2XL
Finished measurements: Chest circumference: 105 (112.5) 120 (127.5) 135 cm. Lenght: 56 (58) 60 (63) 66 cm measured at the center back without the turtleneck/neck. Sleeve length: approx. 48 (49) 50 (51) 52 cm.
Size guide: The Siw Sweater Man should have approximately 9-18 cm of positive ease. Sizes S (M) L (XL) and 2XL correspond to chest measurements of approximately 91-96 (96-101) 101-107 (107- 113) 113-119 cm. Measure the recipient and decide on the desired fit before beginning the sweater. The feel of the sweater will vary depending on the yarn used. Tweed yarn will produce a thick, sturdy sweater, where sizing up may be a good idea, while Nutiden yarn with alpaca will create a lighter, thinner sweater, where sizing down might be preferable.
Gauge: 16 stitches x 21 rows in stockinette stitch (color work) on 5.5 mm needles = 10 x 10 cm.
Suggested needles: Circular needles 5.5 mm (60/80/100 cm and possibly 40 cm for the sleeves). Alternatively, double-pointed needles can be used for the sleeves. Circular needles 5.0 mm for the neck and ribbing.
Suggested yarn:
Color A: approx. 350 (400) 450 (450) 500 g Donegal Tweed+ by Lang Yarns (50 g = 105 m).
Color B: approx. 150 (150) 200 (200) 200 g Donegal Tweed+ by Lang Yarns (50 g = 105 m).
Or
Color A: approx. 150 (150-200) 200 (200-250) 250 g Nutiden by Höner och Eir (100 g = ca. 500 m) held together with approx. 50-100 (100) 100 (100) 100-150 g Alpaca 1 by Isager (50 g = 400 m).
Color B: approx. 50 (50) 50-75 (75) 75-100 g Nutiden held together with 50 (50) 50 (50) 50-100 g Alpaca 1 by Isager (50 g = 400 m).
Note that yarn consumption is slightly higher when knitting with the turtleneck.
Alternatives to Nutiden could be Plötulopi from Istex, Manchelopis from Wooldreamers, or Thrivefrom Woolentwine. See more suggestions here.
Difficulty: Experienced beginner – intermediate.
This pattern is digital and will be sent as a pdf-file to your e-mail.
