Information
The Holmen Sweater is a hand knitted raglan sweater with a light and elegant design. Knitted in two strands of DROPS Kid-Silk, it is exceptionally soft, airy and luxurious with a delicate silky sheen.
Each Holmen Sweater is hand knitted to order in DROPS Kid-Silk. The beautiful colour transitions, decorative raglan cables and three quarter sleeves create a timeless sweater that is equally suited to everyday wear and special occasions.
The Holmen Sweater can be ordered in a wide range of colour combinations in addition to those shown in the shop. Please get in touch if you would like different colours, custom measurements or have any questions about sizing or delivery times.
Sizes
XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL
Measurements of the garment
Overall width: 88 (92) 96 (100) 104 (108) 112 (116) 120 cm
Total length: 59 (60) 61 (62) 64 (65) 66 (67) 68 cm
Sleeve length: 27 (28) 29 (30) 31 (31) 32 (32) cm
Neck circumference: 44 (46) 46 (46) 48 (49) 50 (50) 50 cm
Knitting tension
20 stitches on needle size 3 ½ = 10 cm 30 rounds in height = 10 cm
Sticks
Double pointed needles no. 3 and 3 ½ and circular needles 40 and 80 cm
Yarn
DROPS Kid-Silk, 75% super kid mohair, 25% silk. Running length per skein 25 grams = 200 meters. Knit with 2 strands together.
Yarn amount
Color 21 Cobalt Blue, 50 (50) 50 (75) 75 (75) 75 (75) 75 g
Color 39 Storm Blue, 50 (50) 50 (75) 75 (75) 75 (75) 75 g
Color 08 Light denim blue, 25 (25) 25 (50) 50 (50) 50 (50) 50 g
Color 10 gray, 25 (25) 25 (50) 50 (50) 50 (50) 50 g
Alternative yarn: Rauma Plum, Viking kidsilk, Filcolana Tillia, Isager silk mohair, Sandnes thin silk Mohair, Dale kidsilk Erle, Kremke silky kid