Picnic Sweater (English)

Picnic Sweater

The Picnic Sweater is a raglan sweater with a checked pattern at the bottom of the body and sleeves. Designed with a standard fit with approximately 15 cm / 6 in of positive ease. The idea was to create a sweater based on the checked pattern, which is easy to adjust in length to suit your style. A sweater with a good fit in all sizes.
The light blue/navy sweater is knitted with 1 strand of Önling No 3 (organic merino)and 1 strand of Önling No 10 (silk mohair) for a soft and cosy feel. If you want a more light and airy feeling to your sweater, choose the version made in 1 strand of Önling No 20 (premium Shetland wool) and Önling No 10 (silk mohair), as shown on the last page.  The Picnic Sweater is the perfect sweater for the cooler seasons or outdoor living all year round.It will be a sweater that you will love having in your wardrobe.

Sizes and fit
XS/S (M)L(XL/2XL)3XL
Chest circumference: 100(110)120(130)140 cm / 39.5(43.5)47.25(51.25)55.25 in. Length: 55(57)59(62)63 cm / 21.75(22.5)23.25(24.5)25 in.
Armhole depth: 23(24)25(28)29 cm / 9.25(9.5)10(11)11.5 in
Sleeve length under arm, for long sleeve:
46(46)46(43)42 cm / 18.25(18.25)18.25(17)17 in

Materials
Yarn suggestion 1
Picture 1, 2 & 3
Color A:
Önling No 3, 100% organic heavy merino, 50 g = approx. 145 yards (133 meters), weight: DK / Worsted
250(250)300(400)450 grams / 5(5)6(8)9 balls
together with
Önling No 10, 70% mohair, 30% silk, 25 g = approx. 230 yards (210 meters), weight: lace
75(75)100(125)125 grams / 3(3)4(5)5 balls
Color B:
Önling No 3, 100% organic heavy merino, 50 g = approx. 145 yards (133 meters), weight: DK / Worsted
150(150)150(150)200 grams / 3(3)3(3)4 balls
together with
Önling No 10, 70% mohair, 30% silk, 25 g = approx. 230 yards (210 meters), weight: lace.
50(50)50(50)50 grams / 2(2)2(2)2 balls

Work with one strand of Önling No 3 and one strand of Önling No 10 held together throughout the entire piece. This means you will be knitting with 2 strands of yarn.

Yarn suggestion 2
See picture on picture 6 & 7
Color A:
Önling No 20, 100% Shetland wool, 50 g= approx. 247 yards (225 meters), weight: sport
150(150)200(250)250 grams / 3(3)4(5)5 balls
together with
Önling No 10, 70% mohair, 30% silk, 25 g = approx. 230 yards (210 meters), weight: lace
75(75)100(125)125 grams / 3(3)4(5)5 balls
Color B:
Önling No 20, 100% Shetland wool, 50 g= approx. 247 yards (225 meters), weight: sport
100(100)100(100)100 grams / 2(2)2(2)2 balls
together with
Önling No 10, 70% mohair, 30% silk, 25 g = approx. 230 yards (210 meters), weight: lace
50(50)50(50)50 grams / 2(2)2(2)2 balls

Work with one strand of Önling No 20 and one strand of Önling No 10 held together throughout the entire piece. This means you will be knitting with 2 strands of yarn.

Recommended needles and notions
size 3,5 mm (US 4) , 4.5 mm (US 7) and 5 mm (US 8) in 80 cm / 32 in (we use the magic loop method for knitting small circumferences)

Gauge
18 sts and 27 rows in stockinette stitch on 4.5 mm (US 7) circular needles = 10 x10 cm / 4 x 4 in.