Information
The Byfjorden sweater is a classic, beautiful sweater with raglan and cables, knitted from the bottom up in Dale Kidsilk Erle. The sweater becomes a little looser in wear than the measurements given in the pattern. The sweater shown in the photographs is in size XL and is available in nine sizes. The pattern comes in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, English and German.
Sizes
XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL
Measurements of the garment lying flat
The garment becomes a little looser in use than the measurements indicate,
since the cables open up
Bust circumference: 78 (82) 86 (90) 93 (97) 101 (104) 108 cm
Total length: 61 (62) 63 (64) 66 (67) 68 (70) 71 cm
Sleeve length: approx. 41 (45) 45 (45) 45 (45) 45 (49) 49 cm
Neck circumference: 37 (41) 41 (41) 43 (43) 43 (45) 45 cm
Gauge
21.5 sts in cable pattern on needle size 4.5 mm = 10 cm
20 rows in height = 10 cm
Note! The sweater does not feel as tight as the gauge suggests, since the cable pattern makes the fabric stretch out in width when worn.
Needles
Double-pointed needles 3.5 mm and 4.5 mm, and circular needles 40 cm and 80 cm
Yarn and yarn amounts
Dale Kidsilk Erle, 56 % mohair, 26 % silk and 18 % wool. Yardage per skein 50 grams = 325 metres
Colour 9070 Ice blue 6 (6) 6 (6) 6 (7) 7 (7) 7 skeins
Knit with two strands held together.
The Byfjorden sweater is knitted from the bottom up. It is worked in the round, which means that instead of knitting back and forth in rows, you will work in continuous circles, creating a seamless garment. This method eliminates the need for side seams and gives the sweater a smooth, even finish.
This version begins with the body, followed by the sleeves. All pieces are then joined together, and the raglan yoke is worked. The sweater is finished with the neckline.
