Acorn Sweater

161,82 €

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The Acorn Sweater is knitted from the bottom up, with either an A-line or straight hem. The sleeves are knitted in the round using double-pointed needles or the magic loop technique. The sweater features a rounded neckline with a simple pattern. You can choose between an i-cord or a double neckband.

The measurements in this pattern is only correct if the given gauge is achieved. The sweater should have a positive ease from 5 to 10 cm. The sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL are intended to fit a bust measurement of approx. 80-85 (85-90) 90-95 (95-100) 100-110 (110-120) 120-130 cm. Measure yourself or the one your knitting for, to find the perfect size. If you’re 85 cm around your bust, you should knit a size S that measures 89 cm.

Sizes: XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL
Bust circumference: 80 (89) 98 (111) 120 (129) 138 cm
Length (measured mid back): 63 (65) 68 (71) 73 (75) 77 cm

Nordic Air (50 g = 88 m [96 yds]):

Main color A:

  • XS-S = 9 skeins
  • M = 10 skeins
  • L-XL = 12 skeins
  • 2XL = 13 skeins
  • 3XL = 14 skeins

Contrast color B:

  • XS-M = 2 skeins
  • L-3XL = 3 skeins

Contrast color C: 

  • XS-S = 1 skein
  • M-XL = 2 skeins
  • 2XL-3XL = 2-3 skeins

Istex Léttlopi (50g = 100 m [109 yds]):

Main color A:

  • XS-S = 8 balls
  • M = 9 balls
  • L-XL = 10 balls
  • 2XL = 11 balls
  • 3XL = 12 balls

Contrast color B:

  • XS-L = 2 balls
  • XL-3XL = 3 balls

Contrast color C: 

  • XS-M = 1 ball
  • L-2XL = 2 balls
  • 3XL = 3 balls

Acorn Sweater is worked bottom up, with an a-line shaped or straight body. The sleeves are worked in the round on double pointed needles or with magic loop. The sweater has a round yoke with a simple pattern.

GAUGE

18 sts on needle 4.5 mm (US7) = 10 cm

NEEDLES

Circular needles: 3.5 mm (US4) 40/60 cm & 4.5 mm (US7) 40 and 80/100/120 cm, Double pointed needles: 4.5 mm (US7)

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PATTERN TYPE

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Intermediate

The patterns in this category require that you have experience with and feel confident in using the basic knitting techniques, as the patterns contain more advanced techniques for example for casting on, picking up and knitting stitches or working short rows.

You may need to keep track of multiple elements at the same time – for example you may need to work a charted pattern while working shaping at the same time.

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