Elegant sweater with subtle stripes.
Construction
This sweater is worked top-down with a round yoke, following a chart. Worked top-down.
Size Guide
The sweater has very generous positive ease of approx. 45–60 cm | 17.7–23.6". You may consider choosing a smaller size because of this. The sleeves are quite wide. The neckline on the largest sizes may feel wider than shown in the photos.
Sizes
XS/S (M/L) XXL (XXXL)
Yarn
Rauma Vams
650 (700) 800 (900) g
+
Rauma Plum
125 (125) 150 (150) g
Recommended Needles
4 mm and 6 mm circular needles 40 (80–100) cm
US 6 and 10 circular needles, 16 (32–40) inches
Measurements (lying flat)
Width: 68 (76) 84 (92) cm | 26.8 (29.9) 33.1 (36.2)"
Length excluding neck: 58 (60) 62 (64) cm | 22.8 (23.6) 24.4 (25.2)"
Sleeve length (measured from underarm): 33 (34) 35 (36) cm | 13.0 (13.4) 13.8 (14.2)"
Yoke depth excluding neck: 27 (28) 29 (30) cm | 10.6 (11.0) 11.4 (11.8)", measured at front
Gauge per 10 cm | 4"
Washed and blocked
4 mm | US 6 in 1x1 rib: 18 sts / 25 rows
6 mm | US 10 in 3x3 rib: 14 sts / 20 rows
Yarn Choice
The combination of the heathered wool yarn (Rauma Vams) and the slightly fuzzy companion thread (Mohair) creates a beautiful interplay of texture, adding both life and depth to the fabric.
Yarn Alternatives
Rauma Vams | 83 m / 91 yds / 50 g
Hillesvåg Varde Pelsullgarn | 200 m / 219 yds / 100 g
Hip Wool | 80 m / 87 yds / 50 g
Pickles Cozy | 110 m / 120 yds / 50 g
Rauma Plum | 250 m / 273 yds / 25 g
KFO Soft Silk Mohair | 225 m / 246 yds / 25 g
Isager Silk Mohair | 212 m / 232 yds / 25 g
Pickles Silk Mohair | 210 m / 230 yds / 25 g
Drops Kid-Silk | 210 m / 230 yds / 25 g
Lang Yarn Mohair Luxe | 175 m / 25 g
Skill level
elementary | easy | experienced | expert
