Northern Sweater (English)

Northern Sweater is an oversized sweater with European shoulders and set-in sleeves. A geometric pattern in 2 colors, inspired by Nordic designs, is worked at the bottom of the body. The neck can either be worked with a rolled edge or folded down. The pattern includes 2 different yarn suggestions that give 2 different looks to the sweater.

Difficulty level 3 out of 5

Sizes and fit
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL)
Bust circumference: 42 (45.5) 49.5 (51.5) 54.5 (58.5) 62 (66) in / 107 (116) 126 (131) 138 (148) 158 (168) cm
Fits bust circumference: 31.5-33.5 (33.5-37.5) 37.5-41.5 (41.5-43.5) 43.5-47.5 (47.5-51.25) 51.25-55 (55-59) in / 80-85 (85-95) 95-105 (105-110) 110-120 (120-130) 130-140 (140-150) cm
Length measured mid back below the neck edge: 22 (22) 22.75 (23.5) 23.5 (24.5) 25.25 (26.5) in / 56 (56) 58 (60) 60 (62) 64 (67) cm
Sleeve length under the arm: 17.25 (17.75) 17.75 (18) 18 (17.75) 17.75 (17.75) in / 44 (45) 45 (46) 46 (45) 45 (45) cm.

The fit is oversized with an intended positive ease of approx. 20-30 cm, less in the larger sizes. Individual preference for ease varies, therefore the stated sizes are for guidance only. The model in the photo is wearing a size M with 31 cm of positive ease.

Materials
Main color (color A):
Pernilla from Filcolana, 100% peruvian highland wool, 50 g = approx. 191 yards (175 meters)
Color: 977 (beige sweater)
300 (350) 400 (400) 450 (500) 500 (550) g / 6 (7) 8 (8) 9 (10) 10 (11) balls
Held together with
Alva from Filcolana, 100% alpaca, 25 g = approx. 191 yards (175 meters)
Color: 977
150 (175) 200 (200) 225 (250) 250 (275) g / 6 (7) 8 (8) 9 (10) 10 (11) balls
Or
Saga from Filcolana 100% wool 50 g = approx. 328 yards (300 meters)
Color: 228 (blue sweater)
200 (200) 200 (250) 300 (300) 350 (350) g / 4 (4) 5 (5) 6 (6) 7 (7) balls
Held together with
Tilia from Filcolana, 70% kid mohair and 30% mulberry silk, 25 g = approx. 230 yards (210 meters)Color: 348
150 (150) 175 (175) 200 (200) 225 (250) g / 6 (6) 7 (7) 8 (8) 9 (10) balls
Contrast color (color B):
Pernilla from Filcolana, 100% peruvian highland wool, 50 g = approx. 191 yards (175 meters)
Color: 973
50 (50) 50 (50) 50 (100) 100 (100) g / 1 (1) 1 (1) 1 (2) 2 (2) balls
Held together with
Alva from Filcolana, 100% alpaca, 25 g = approx. 191 yards (175 meters)
Color: 976
25 (25) 25 (25) 25 (50) 50 (50) g / 1 (1) 1 (1) 1 (2) 2 (2) balls
Or
Saga from Filcolana 100% wool, 50 g = approx. 328 yards (300 meters)
Color: 301
50 (50) 50 (50) 50 (50) 100 (100) g / 1 (1) 1 (1) 1 (1) 2 (2) balls
Held together with Tilia from Filcolana, 70% kid mohair and 30% mulberry silk, 25 g = approx. 230 yards
Color: 340
25 (25) 25 (25) 50 (50) 50 (50) g / 1 (1) 1 (1) 2 (2) 2 (2) balls

Recommended needles 3 mm, 3.5 mm, 4.5 mm, and 5 mm circular needles.

Gauge 21 sts and 30 rows in stockinette stitch on 4.5 mm needles = 10 x 10 cm.