Blomsbukt-genser (oppskrift)

The Blomsbukt Sweater is a timeless raglan sweater featuring a cosy high neck, an elegant I-cord bind-off and decorative colourwork bands inspired by the Norwegian coastline. The clean stockinette body allows the colourwork to stand out beautifully.

The pattern includes both bottom-up and top-down constructions, allowing you to choose your preferred knitting method. It is designed for Bæstmor Limbo in London from House of Yarn and includes suggestions for alternative yarns. The pattern is available in seven sizes from XS to 3XL.

The pattern is available in Norwegian, English, Danish, Swedish and German.

Sizes

XS (S)   M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL

Measurements of the garment

Overall width: 93 (100) 107 (113) 120 (127) 134 cm

Total length: 62(64) 65 (67) 68 (69) 71 cm

Sleeve length: 43 (45) 46 (47) 48 (49) 49 cm

Neck circumference: 51 (51) 53 (53) 55 (57) 57 cm

Knitting tension

18 stitches on needle size 4 ½ = 10 cm

21 rounds of pattern knit in height = 10 cm

Sticks

Double pointed needles no. 3 ½ and 4 ½ on circular needles 40 and 80 cm

Yarn and yarn quantity

Bæstmor, Limbo in London, 35% alpaca, 37% wool, 28% nylon. Length per skein 50 grams = 150 meters

Color 404 Light Beige, 300 (350) 350 (400) 400 (450) 450 g

Color 409 Denim, 50 g

Alternative yarn Viking Alpaca Bris 307 Beige/306 Sand and 323 Blue or DROPS Air 26 Beige and 16 Blue. The yarn pack here is in Viking Alpaca Bris.

FROM BOTTOM UP

Here you start with the body, knit the sleeves and join all the pieces together. Then you knit the raglan with the entire piece on the same needle and finish with the neckline.

FROM TOP TO DOWN

Here you start with the neck, knit raglan and divide the work into sleeves and body when the raglan is finished. Then you knit the body first, then the sleeves. Finally, knit the I-cord edge on the neck.