Information
The Straw Sweater, light version, is knitted in DROPS Kid-Silk, DROPS Flora and one strand of DROPS Merino Extra Fine. It is worked from the bottom up with raglan shaping and decorative cable details along the raglan decreases. The straw motif around the body is worked over 28 rounds, while the remainder of the sweater is mainly worked in stocking stitch. The pattern is available in six sizes from XS to XXL, and the model shown in the images is wearing size M.
Inspired by straw swaying in the wind, the Straw Sweater has a calm and elegant appearance. The light base colour highlights the decorative border, creating a timeless Nordic look. The blend of DROPS Flora, DROPS Kid-Silk and DROPS Merino Extra Fine creates a soft, lightweight and warm sweater that is equally suited for everyday wear, cool summer evenings and autumn days. The pattern is suitable for knitters with some experience of cables, raglan construction and colourwork.
The pattern is available in Norwegian, Danish, German, Swedish and English.
Sizes
XS (S) M (L) XL (XXL)
Measurements of the garment
Overall width: 88 (95) 103 (111) 118 (126) cm
Total length: 57 (59) 61 (62) 65 (68) cm
Sleeve length: 42 (44) 46 (46) 47 (47) cm
Neck circumference: 42 (46) 48 (50) 50 (50) cm
Knitting tension
21 stitches on needle size 4 ½ = 10 cm
22 rounds 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
DROPS Flora, 65% wool, 35% alpaca. Yarn length per skein 50 grams = 210 meters
DROPS Kid-Silk, 75% super kid mohair, 25% silk. Yarn length per skein 25 grams = 200 meters
DROPS Merino, 100% merino extra fine. Running length per skein 50 grams = 105 meters
DROPS Flora
Color 01 natural, 200 (250) 250 (250) 300 (300) g
DROPS Kid-Silk
Color 01 natural, 100 (125) 125 (125) 150 (150) g
DROPS Merino extra fine
Color 37 foggy forest, 50 (50) 100 (100) 100 (100) g
Manufacturer
DROPS
DROPS Garn er en av Europas største leverandører av kvalitetsgarn til strikking og hekling. Med et bredt utvalg av naturlige fibre som ull, alpakka, bomull og lin, tilbyr de garn i høy kvalitet til konkurransedyktige priser.
