Information
The Hattholmen Hav Sweater is a raglan sweater knitted in Viking Alpaca Storm. It can be worked either top down or bottom up, with instructions included for both methods. The pattern is available in 7 sizes from XS to 3XL. The sweater shown in the photos is size M.
Hattholmen is a small lighthouse off the coast of Mandal, and the colourwork is inspired by the small lighthouse beacons and the play of light and shadows along the coast. Viking Alpaca Storm, a blend of superfine alpaca, merino wool and nylon, creates a soft, warm and durable sweater. The pattern is suitable for knitters with some experience of raglan shaping and stranded colourwork.
The pattern is available in Norwegian, English, Danish, Swedish and German.
Sizes
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL
Measurements
Bust circumference: 84 (91) 98 (106) 113 (120) 127 cm
Full length: 58 (59) 61 (63) 68 (70) 71 cm
Sleeve length: 43 (44) 46 (47) 48 (48) 49 cm
Neck circumference: 51 (53) 53 (55) 55 (56) 57 cm
Gauge
22 stitches x 24 rows in colourwork pattern on 4 mm needles = 10 x 10 cm
NOTE: Needle size is only a guide. If you get too many stitches on 10 cm, change to a larger needle size. If you get too few stitches on 10 cm, change to a smaller needle size.
Needles
Double-pointed needles and circular needles (40 cm) size 3 mm
Circular needles (40 and 80 cm) size 4 mm
Yarn and Yarn Amounts
Viking Alpaca Storm, 40% superfine alpaca, 40% merino wool, 20% nylon, yardage per skein: 50 g = 133 m
Colour 530 Turquise 350 (400) 400 (400) 450 (450) 450 g
Colour 502 Natural, 150 (150) 150 (150) 200 (200) 200 g
Alternative yarn: Alpakka wool form DSA and Lace Kid Mohair from Gjesdal garn.
Knitting the sweater in 2 ways:
BOTTOM-UP VERSION
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.
The Hattholmen 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.
Manufacturer
Viking garn
Viking Garn er en norsk garnprodusent kjent for sine høykvalitets garnprodukter laget av ull, alpakka og andre naturfibre. De tilbyr et bredt utvalg av garn til både håndstrikk og maskinstrikk, med fokus på bærekraft og innovasjon.
