Novita Hygge Wool: Tofte sweater
Knitted using Novita Hygge Wool yarn, the ample Tofte sweater is an ideal choice for colder weather. With the chunky yarn and the rhythmic stitch pattern, the sweater will be ready in no time. The sweater is knitted in one piece up to the armholes.
Size(s)
XS(S)M(L)XL(XXL)
Yarn demand
Novita Hygge Wool (380) Woods 700(800)900(1000)1100(1200) g
Needles and other supplies
Circular needles (80 cm / 32 in) Novita 7 mm (UK 2 / US 10¾) and 10 mm (UK 000 / US 15) or sizes needed; 7 mm circular needle (40 cm / 16 in) for the neckline; 7 mm and 10 mm double-pointed needles for the sleeves
Designer
Reetta Pellikka
Finished dimensions
body circumference 84(92)100(108)116(124) cm / 33(36¼)39¼(42½)45¾(48¾) in
length 49(51)53(55)57(59) cm / 19¼(20)20¾(21¾)22½(23¼) in
inner sleeve length 48(49)50(51)52(53) cm / 19(19¼)19¾(20)20½(20¾) in
Stitch patterns Ribbing in the round: *k1, p1*
Body
The body is knitted in one piece up to the armholes. Using the smaller 80 cm circular needle, cast on 84(92)100(108)116(124) sts. Place a marker at the beginning of round. Work ribbing in the round: *k1, p1*, keep repeating *–*. Work ribbing for 8 rounds.
Switch to the larger circular needle and begin working the textured pattern on row 1 of the chart:
Row 1: knit all sts.
Row 2: *knit 1, purl 1*, keep repeating *–* to end of round.
Keep repeating rows 1–2.
When the piece measures approx. 30(31)32(33)34(35) cm and you have last worked row 2 of the chart, place another marker at the midpoint of the round. 42(46)50(54)58(62) sts in the front and back.
Top front
With the front sts, work textured pattern flat and work the armhole decreases:
Row 1: (RS) bind off the first 3(3)3(3)3(3) sts [= knit 2 sts, pass the right-hand st over the left-hand one, *k1, pass the right-hand st over the left-hand one*, keep repeating *–* until you have bound off 3(3)3(3)3(3) sts], knit to side marker, turn work.
Row 2: (WS) bind off the first 2(2)2(2)4(4) sts [= purl 2 sts, pass the right-hand st over the left-hand one, *p1, pass the right-hand st over the left-hand one*, keep repeating *–* until you have bound off 2(2)2(2)4(4) sts], work textured pattern to end of row, turn work. 37(41)45(49)51(55) sts in the front and back.
On every 2 rows bind off at both ends as established: 2(2)2(3)3(3) sts, 2(2)2(3)3(3) sts and 2(2)2(2)2(2) sts. 25(29)33(33)35(39) sts on the needles after the decreases.
Work textured pattern flat until the armhole measures 12(13)14(15)16(17) cm.
Next RS row: work the 8(10)12(11)12(13) sts at the right shoulder, bind off next 9(9)9(11)11(13) sts for neckline [= knit 2 sts, pass the right-hand st over the left-hand one, *k1, pass the right-hand st over the left-hand one*, keep repeating *–* until you have bound off 9(9)9(11)11(13) sts], work to end of row.
Work the left side of the neckline first. With the 8(10)12(11)12(13) sts at the left end, work textured pattern.
After completing 1 row, decrease 1 st at the neckline edge: (RS) work 1(1)1(2)1(2) st(s) at the neckline, skp (= slip 1 knitwise, k1, pass the slipped st over), work to end. 1 st decreased, 7(9)11(10)11(12) shoulder sts remaining.
Work textured pattern. At the decrease, work stockinette st (= knit on RS, purl on WS).
Work 3 rows after the previous decrease. Next row: decrease 1 st at the neckline edge as established. 6(8)10(9)10(11) shoulder sts remaining.
Work textured pattern flat until the armhole measures 19(20)21(22)23(24) cm, then bind off the shoulder sts.
Now work the right side of the neckline. With the 8(10)12(11)12(13) sts at the right end, work textured pattern.
After completing 1 row, decrease 1 st at the neckline edge: (RS) work until 3(3)3(4)3(4) sts remain at the neckline edge, k2tog, knit 1(1)1(2)1(2). 1 st decreased, 7(9)11(10)11(12) shoulder sts remaining.
Work textured pattern. At the decrease, work stockinette st (= knit on RS, purl on WS).
Work 3 rows after the previous decrease. Next row: decrease 1 st at the neckline edge as established. 6(8)10(9)10(11) shoulder sts remaining.
Work textured pattern flat until the armhole measures 19(20)21(22)23(24) cm, then bind off the shoulder sts.
Top back
With the back sts, work textured pattern flat and work the armhole decreases:
Row 1: (RS) bind off the first 3(3)3(3)3(3) sts [= knit 2 sts, pass the right-hand st over the left-hand one, *k1, pass the right-hand st over the left-hand one*, keep repeating *–* until you have bound off 3(3)3(3)3(3) sts], knit to side marker, turn work.
Row 2: (WS) bind off the first 2(2)2(2)4(4) sts [= purl 2 sts, pass the right-hand st over the left-hand one, *p1, pass the right-hand st over the left-hand one*, keep repeating *–* until you have bound off 2(2)2(2)4(4) sts], work textured pattern to end of row, turn work. 37(41)45(49)51(55) sts in the front.
On every 2 rows bind off at both ends as established: 2(2)2(3)3(3) sts, 2(2)2(3)3(3) sts, 2(2)2(2)2(2) sts. 25(29)33(33)35(39) sts on the needles after the decreases.
Work textured pattern flat until the armhole measures 19(20)21(22)23(24) cm. Bind off.
Right sleeve
Using the smaller double-pointed needles, cast on 24(24)26(26)28(28) sts and divide them onto four needles. Place a marker at the beginning of round. Work ribbing in the round: *k1, p1*, keep repeating *–*. Work ribbing for 8 rounds.
Switch to the larger double-pointed needles and begin working the textured pattern on row 1 of the chart:
Row 1: knit all sts.
Row 2: *k1, p1*, keep repeating *–* to end of round.
Keep repeating rows 1–2.
After completing 10 rounds in textured pattern, begin increases. Next round: work to end, m1R (= with the left-hand needle, pick up the strand of yarn between the sts from the back and knit it through the front loop). Work textured pattern and repeat the increase as established on every other round until there are 44(46)48(50)52(54) sts on the needles.
Work textured pattern without increasing until the piece measures 48(49)50(51)52(53) cm (or length of your arm from wrist to underarm).
Next round: work to last 5(7)7(9)9(11) sts. Bind off 5(7)7(9)9(11) sts and the first 6(6)8(8)10(10) sts of the next round. 33(33)33(33)33(33) sts on the needles.
Work textured pattern flat for 2 rows.
Decrease row 1: (RS) bind off the first 4(4)4(4)4(4) sts [= knit 2 sts, pass the right-hand st over the left-hand one, *k1, pass the right-hand st over the left-hand one*, keep repeating *–* until you have bound off 4(4)4(4)4(4) sts], knit to end of row, turn work. 29(29)29(29)29(29) sts on the needles.
Decrease row 2: (WS) bind off the first 4(4)4(4)4(4) sts [= purl 2 sts, pass the right-hand st over the left-hand one, *p1, pass the right-hand st over the left-hand one*, keep repeating *–* until you have bound off 4(4)4(4)4(4) sts], work textured pattern to end of row, turn work. 25(25)25(25)25(25) sts on the needles.
Work textured pattern for 2 rows.
On the next 2 rows, bind off 2(2)2(2)2(2) more sts at both ends.
With the remaining 21(21)21(21)21(21) sts, work textured pattern for 4 more rows, then bind off as established.
Left sleeve
Work like right sleeve except for the increases. Increase at the beginning of round with m1L (= with the left-hand needle, pick up the strand of yarn between the sts from the front and knit it through the back loop).
Finishing
Sew the shoulder seams.
Neckline: Using the short 7 mm circular needle, evenly pick up approx. 44(44)46(46)48(50) sts from the neckline. Make sure the number of sts is divisible by 2. Work ribbing in the round for 14 rounds, then bind off loosely. Fold the ribbing and sew the edge to the inside.
Sew the sleeves. The beginning of round should be at the midpoint of the underarm.
Pin to measurements and steam lightly.
Finished dimensions
body circumference 84(92)100(108)116(124) cm / 33(36¼)39¼(42½)45¾(48¾) in
length 49(51)53(55)57(59) cm / 19¼(20)20¾(21¾)22½(23¼) in
inner sleeve length 48(49)50(51)52(53) cm / 19(19¼)19¾(20)20½(20¾) in
Stitch patterns Ribbing in the round: *k1, p1*
Body
The body is knitted in one piece up to the armholes. Using the smaller 80 cm circular needle, cast on 84(92)100(108)116(124) sts. Place a marker at the beginning of round. Work ribbing in the round: *k1, p1*, keep repeating *–*. Work ribbing for 8 rounds.
Switch to the larger circular needle and begin working the textured pattern on row 1 of the chart:
Row 1: knit all sts.
Row 2: *knit 1, purl 1*, keep repeating *–* to end of round.
Keep repeating rows 1–2.
When the piece measures approx. 30(31)32(33)34(35) cm and you have last worked row 2 of the chart, place another marker at the midpoint of the round. 42(46)50(54)58(62) sts in the front and back.
Top front
With the front sts, work textured pattern flat and work the armhole decreases:
Row 1: (RS) bind off the first 3(3)3(3)3(3) sts [= knit 2 sts, pass the right-hand st over the left-hand one, *k1, pass the right-hand st over the left-hand one*, keep repeating *–* until you have bound off 3(3)3(3)3(3) sts], knit to side marker, turn work.
Row 2: (WS) bind off the first 2(2)2(2)4(4) sts [= purl 2 sts, pass the right-hand st over the left-hand one, *p1, pass the right-hand st over the left-hand one*, keep repeating *–* until you have bound off 2(2)2(2)4(4) sts], work textured pattern to end of row, turn work. 37(41)45(49)51(55) sts in the front and back.
On every 2 rows bind off at both ends as established: 2(2)2(3)3(3) sts, 2(2)2(3)3(3) sts and 2(2)2(2)2(2) sts. 25(29)33(33)35(39) sts on the needles after the decreases.
Work textured pattern flat until the armhole measures 12(13)14(15)16(17) cm.
Next RS row: work the 8(10)12(11)12(13) sts at the right shoulder, bind off next 9(9)9(11)11(13) sts for neckline [= knit 2 sts, pass the right-hand st over the left-hand one, *k1, pass the right-hand st over the left-hand one*, keep repeating *–* until you have bound off 9(9)9(11)11(13) sts], work to end of row.
Work the left side of the neckline first. With the 8(10)12(11)12(13) sts at the left end, work textured pattern.
After completing 1 row, decrease 1 st at the neckline edge: (RS) work 1(1)1(2)1(2) st(s) at the neckline, skp (= slip 1 knitwise, k1, pass the slipped st over), work to end. 1 st decreased, 7(9)11(10)11(12) shoulder sts remaining.
Work textured pattern. At the decrease, work stockinette st (= knit on RS, purl on WS).
Work 3 rows after the previous decrease. Next row: decrease 1 st at the neckline edge as established. 6(8)10(9)10(11) shoulder sts remaining.
Work textured pattern flat until the armhole measures 19(20)21(22)23(24) cm, then bind off the shoulder sts.
Now work the right side of the neckline. With the 8(10)12(11)12(13) sts at the right end, work textured pattern.
After completing 1 row, decrease 1 st at the neckline edge: (RS) work until 3(3)3(4)3(4) sts remain at the neckline edge, k2tog, knit 1(1)1(2)1(2). 1 st decreased, 7(9)11(10)11(12) shoulder sts remaining.
Work textured pattern. At the decrease, work stockinette st (= knit on RS, purl on WS).
Work 3 rows after the previous decrease. Next row: decrease 1 st at the neckline edge as established. 6(8)10(9)10(11) shoulder sts remaining.
Work textured pattern flat until the armhole measures 19(20)21(22)23(24) cm, then bind off the shoulder sts.
Top back
With the back sts, work textured pattern flat and work the armhole decreases:
Row 1: (RS) bind off the first 3(3)3(3)3(3) sts [= knit 2 sts, pass the right-hand st over the left-hand one, *k1, pass the right-hand st over the left-hand one*, keep repeating *–* until you have bound off 3(3)3(3)3(3) sts], knit to side marker, turn work.
Row 2: (WS) bind off the first 2(2)2(2)4(4) sts [= purl 2 sts, pass the right-hand st over the left-hand one, *p1, pass the right-hand st over the left-hand one*, keep repeating *–* until you have bound off 2(2)2(2)4(4) sts], work textured pattern to end of row, turn work. 37(41)45(49)51(55) sts in the front.
On every 2 rows bind off at both ends as established: 2(2)2(3)3(3) sts, 2(2)2(3)3(3) sts, 2(2)2(2)2(2) sts. 25(29)33(33)35(39) sts on the needles after the decreases.
Work textured pattern flat until the armhole measures 19(20)21(22)23(24) cm. Bind off.
Right sleeve
Using the smaller double-pointed needles, cast on 24(24)26(26)28(28) sts and divide them onto four needles. Place a marker at the beginning of round. Work ribbing in the round: *k1, p1*, keep repeating *–*. Work ribbing for 8 rounds.
Switch to the larger double-pointed needles and begin working the textured pattern on row 1 of the chart:
Row 1: knit all sts.
Row 2: *k1, p1*, keep repeating *–* to end of round.
Keep repeating rows 1–2.
After completing 10 rounds in textured pattern, begin increases. Next round: work to end, m1R (= with the left-hand needle, pick up the strand of yarn between the sts from the back and knit it through the front loop). Work textured pattern and repeat the increase as established on every other round until there are 44(46)48(50)52(54) sts on the needles.
Work textured pattern without increasing until the piece measures 48(49)50(51)52(53) cm (or length of your arm from wrist to underarm).
Next round: work to last 5(7)7(9)9(11) sts. Bind off 5(7)7(9)9(11) sts and the first 6(6)8(8)10(10) sts of the next round. 33(33)33(33)33(33) sts on the needles.
Work textured pattern flat for 2 rows.
Decrease row 1: (RS) bind off the first 4(4)4(4)4(4) sts [= knit 2 sts, pass the right-hand st over the left-hand one, *k1, pass the right-hand st over the left-hand one*, keep repeating *–* until you have bound off 4(4)4(4)4(4) sts], knit to end of row, turn work. 29(29)29(29)29(29) sts on the needles.
Decrease row 2: (WS) bind off the first 4(4)4(4)4(4) sts [= purl 2 sts, pass the right-hand st over the left-hand one, *p1, pass the right-hand st over the left-hand one*, keep repeating *–* until you have bound off 4(4)4(4)4(4) sts], work textured pattern to end of row, turn work. 25(25)25(25)25(25) sts on the needles.
Work textured pattern for 2 rows.
On the next 2 rows, bind off 2(2)2(2)2(2) more sts at both ends.
With the remaining 21(21)21(21)21(21) sts, work textured pattern for 4 more rows, then bind off as established.
Left sleeve
Work like right sleeve except for the increases. Increase at the beginning of round with m1L (= with the left-hand needle, pick up the strand of yarn between the sts from the front and knit it through the back loop).
Finishing
Sew the shoulder seams.
Neckline: Using the short 7 mm circular needle, evenly pick up approx. 44(44)46(46)48(50) sts from the neckline. Make sure the number of sts is divisible by 2. Work ribbing in the round for 14 rounds, then bind off loosely. Fold the ribbing and sew the edge to the inside.
Sew the sleeves. The beginning of round should be at the midpoint of the underarm.
Pin to measurements and steam lightly.
Finished dimensions
body circumference 84(92)100(108)116(124) cm / 33(36¼)39¼(42½)45¾(48¾) in
length 49(51)53(55)57(59) cm / 19¼(20)20¾(21¾)22½(23¼) in
inner sleeve length 48(49)50(51)52(53) cm / 19(19¼)19¾(20)20½(20¾) in
Stitch patterns Ribbing in the round: *k1, p1*
Body
The body is knitted in one piece up to the armholes. Using the smaller 80 cm circular needle, cast on 84(92)100(108)116(124) sts. Place a marker at the beginning of round. Work ribbing in the round: *k1, p1*, keep repeating *–*. Work ribbing for 8 rounds.
Switch to the larger circular needle and begin working the textured pattern on row 1 of the chart:
Row 1: knit all sts.
Row 2: *knit 1, purl 1*, keep repeating *–* to end of round.
Keep repeating rows 1–2.
When the piece measures approx. 30(31)32(33)34(35) cm and you have last worked row 2 of the chart, place another marker at the midpoint of the round. 42(46)50(54)58(62) sts in the front and back.
Top front
With the front sts, work textured pattern flat and work the armhole decreases:
Row 1: (RS) bind off the first 3(3)3(3)3(3) sts [= knit 2 sts, pass the right-hand st over the left-hand one, *k1, pass the right-hand st over the left-hand one*, keep repeating *–* until you have bound off 3(3)3(3)3(3) sts], knit to side marker, turn work.
Row 2: (WS) bind off the first 2(2)2(2)4(4) sts [= purl 2 sts, pass the right-hand st over the left-hand one, *p1, pass the right-hand st over the left-hand one*, keep repeating *–* until you have bound off 2(2)2(2)4(4) sts], work textured pattern to end of row, turn work. 37(41)45(49)51(55) sts in the front and back.
On every 2 rows bind off at both ends as established: 2(2)2(3)3(3) sts, 2(2)2(3)3(3) sts and 2(2)2(2)2(2) sts. 25(29)33(33)35(39) sts on the needles after the decreases.
Work textured pattern flat until the armhole measures 12(13)14(15)16(17) cm.
Next RS row: work the 8(10)12(11)12(13) sts at the right shoulder, bind off next 9(9)9(11)11(13) sts for neckline [= knit 2 sts, pass the right-hand st over the left-hand one, *k1, pass the right-hand st over the left-hand one*, keep repeating *–* until you have bound off 9(9)9(11)11(13) sts], work to end of row.
Work the left side of the neckline first. With the 8(10)12(11)12(13) sts at the left end, work textured pattern.
After completing 1 row, decrease 1 st at the neckline edge: (RS) work 1(1)1(2)1(2) st(s) at the neckline, skp (= slip 1 knitwise, k1, pass the slipped st over), work to end. 1 st decreased, 7(9)11(10)11(12) shoulder sts remaining.
Work textured pattern. At the decrease, work stockinette st (= knit on RS, purl on WS).
Work 3 rows after the previous decrease. Next row: decrease 1 st at the neckline edge as established. 6(8)10(9)10(11) shoulder sts remaining.
Work textured pattern flat until the armhole measures 19(20)21(22)23(24) cm, then bind off the shoulder sts.
Now work the right side of the neckline. With the 8(10)12(11)12(13) sts at the right end, work textured pattern.
After completing 1 row, decrease 1 st at the neckline edge: (RS) work until 3(3)3(4)3(4) sts remain at the neckline edge, k2tog, knit 1(1)1(2)1(2). 1 st decreased, 7(9)11(10)11(12) shoulder sts remaining.
Work textured pattern. At the decrease, work stockinette st (= knit on RS, purl on WS).
Work 3 rows after the previous decrease. Next row: decrease 1 st at the neckline edge as established. 6(8)10(9)10(11) shoulder sts remaining.
Work textured pattern flat until the armhole measures 19(20)21(22)23(24) cm, then bind off the shoulder sts.
Top back
With the back sts, work textured pattern flat and work the armhole decreases:
Row 1: (RS) bind off the first 3(3)3(3)3(3) sts [= knit 2 sts, pass the right-hand st over the left-hand one, *k1, pass the right-hand st over the left-hand one*, keep repeating *–* until you have bound off 3(3)3(3)3(3) sts], knit to side marker, turn work.
Row 2: (WS) bind off the first 2(2)2(2)4(4) sts [= purl 2 sts, pass the right-hand st over the left-hand one, *p1, pass the right-hand st over the left-hand one*, keep repeating *–* until you have bound off 2(2)2(2)4(4) sts], work textured pattern to end of row, turn work. 37(41)45(49)51(55) sts in the front.
On every 2 rows bind off at both ends as established: 2(2)2(3)3(3) sts, 2(2)2(3)3(3) sts, 2(2)2(2)2(2) sts. 25(29)33(33)35(39) sts on the needles after the decreases.
Work textured pattern flat until the armhole measures 19(20)21(22)23(24) cm. Bind off.
Right sleeve
Using the smaller double-pointed needles, cast on 24(24)26(26)28(28) sts and divide them onto four needles. Place a marker at the beginning of round. Work ribbing in the round: *k1, p1*, keep repeating *–*. Work ribbing for 8 rounds.
Switch to the larger double-pointed needles and begin working the textured pattern on row 1 of the chart:
Row 1: knit all sts.
Row 2: *k1, p1*, keep repeating *–* to end of round.
Keep repeating rows 1–2.
After completing 10 rounds in textured pattern, begin increases. Next round: work to end, m1R (= with the left-hand needle, pick up the strand of yarn between the sts from the back and knit it through the front loop). Work textured pattern and repeat the increase as established on every other round until there are 44(46)48(50)52(54) sts on the needles.
Work textured pattern without increasing until the piece measures 48(49)50(51)52(53) cm (or length of your arm from wrist to underarm).
Next round: work to last 5(7)7(9)9(11) sts. Bind off 5(7)7(9)9(11) sts and the first 6(6)8(8)10(10) sts of the next round. 33(33)33(33)33(33) sts on the needles.
Work textured pattern flat for 2 rows.
Decrease row 1: (RS) bind off the first 4(4)4(4)4(4) sts [= knit 2 sts, pass the right-hand st over the left-hand one, *k1, pass the right-hand st over the left-hand one*, keep repeating *–* until you have bound off 4(4)4(4)4(4) sts], knit to end of row, turn work. 29(29)29(29)29(29) sts on the needles.
Decrease row 2: (WS) bind off the first 4(4)4(4)4(4) sts [= purl 2 sts, pass the right-hand st over the left-hand one, *p1, pass the right-hand st over the left-hand one*, keep repeating *–* until you have bound off 4(4)4(4)4(4) sts], work textured pattern to end of row, turn work. 25(25)25(25)25(25) sts on the needles.
Work textured pattern for 2 rows.
On the next 2 rows, bind off 2(2)2(2)2(2) more sts at both ends.
With the remaining 21(21)21(21)21(21) sts, work textured pattern for 4 more rows, then bind off as established.
Left sleeve
Work like right sleeve except for the increases. Increase at the beginning of round with m1L (= with the left-hand needle, pick up the strand of yarn between the sts from the front and knit it through the back loop).
Finishing
Sew the shoulder seams.
Neckline: Using the short 7 mm circular needle, evenly pick up approx. 44(44)46(46)48(50) sts from the neckline. Make sure the number of sts is divisible by 2. Work ribbing in the round for 14 rounds, then bind off loosely. Fold the ribbing and sew the edge to the inside.
Sew the sleeves. The beginning of round should be at the midpoint of the underarm.
Pin to measurements and steam lightly.
