Women's knitted sweater Novita Nordic Wool
This fashionably boxy sweater features a dropped shoulder and wide cuffs. Knitted from Novita Nordic Wool.
Designer
Susanna Mertsalmi
Size(s)
XS(S)M(L)XL(XXL)
Finished dimensions
body circumference 96(104)112(120)128(136) cm / 37¾(41)44(47¼)50½(53½) in length in the front 50(52)54(56)59(62) cm / 19¾(20½)21¼(22)23¼(24½) in inner sleeve length 36(37)38(39)39(40) cm / 14¼(14½)15(15¼)15¼(15¾) in
Yarn demand
Novita Nordic Wool (060) Sand 400(450)500(550)550(600) g
Needles and other supplies
Needles: Novita 4 mm (UK 8 / US 6) or size needed to obtain gauge Circular needle (40 cm / 16 in): Novita 4 mm (UK 8 / US 6) for the neckline
Finished dimensions
body circumference 96(104)112(120)128(136) cm / 37¾(41)44(47¼)50½(53½) in length in the front 50(52)54(56)59(62) cm / 19¾(20½)21¼(22)23¼(24½) in inner sleeve length 36(37)38(39)39(40) cm / 14¼(14½)15(15¼)15¼(15¾) in
Stitch patterns:
- Ribbing:
*k3, p2*, repeat *-*. On the wrong side rows, knit the knit stitches and purl the purl stitches.
- Stockinette stitch:
Right side rows: knit all stitches.
Wrong side rows: purl all stitches.
- Ribbing in the round:
*k3, p2*
Back
Cast on 127(137)147(157)167(177) sts and begin working ribbing on the wrong side (WS): k2, *p3, k2*, repeat *-* 24(26)28(30)32(34) more times. Work in ribbing for 9 cm.
Begin working stockinette st and decrease 25(27)29(31)33(35) sts on the first row: on a RS row k1, *k2tog, k3*, repeat *-* 24(26)28(30)32(34) more times = 102(110)118(126)134(142) sts.
When the piece measures 26(27)28(29)31(33) cm, place markers for the armholes at both ends of the piece.
When the armhole measures 17(18)19(20)20(21) cm, bind off for the shoulder at both ends on every other row 3x3 sts and 5x4 sts (7x4 sts and 1x5 sts) 4x4 sts and 4x5 sts (8x5 sts) 5x5 sts and 3x6 sts (1x5 sts and 7x6 sts). Note: Whenthe armhole measures 21(22)23(24)24(25)cm, securely bind off the middle 36(36)38(38)40(40)sts for the neckline. Work one side of the neckline at a time. On every other row, bind off 2x2 sts at the neckline edge.
Work the other side of the neckline to match.
Front
Work as you did the back until the armhole measures 16(17)18(19)19(20) cm. Bind off the middle 18(18)20(20)22(22)sts for the neckline. Work one side of the neckline at a time. On every other row, bind off 1x4 sts, 2x3 sts and 3x1 st at the neckline edge. Note: Work the shoulder decreases at the same height and the same way as you did on the back piece.
Work the other side of the neckline to match.
Sleeves
Cast on 82(82)87(87)92(92) sts and begin working ribbing on the WS: k2, *p3, k2*, repeat *-* 15(15)16(16)17(17) more times. Work in ribbing for 9 cm.
Begin working stockinette st and decrease 16(16)17(17)18(18) sts on the first row: on a RS row k1, *k2tog, k3*, repeat *-* 15(15)16(16)17(17) more times = 66(66)70(70)74(74) sts.
When the piece measures 18(17)18(15)15(16) cm, increase 1 st at both ends. Repeat the increases every 9(5)5(4)6(4) cm 1(3)3(5)3(5) more time(s) = 70(74)78(82)82(86) sts.
When the piece measures 36(37)38(39)39(40) cm, bind off.
Knit the other sleeve to match.
Finishing
Pin the pieces to measurements, mist on the wrong side and allow to dry.
Sew the shoulder seams.
Neckline edge: Pick up and knit sts on the RS along the neckline edge so that you have 140(140)140(145)145(145) sts in total. Work ribbing in the round for 12(12)12(13)13(13) cm. Bind off in pattern. Attach the sleeves. Sew the sleeve seams and side seams.
Finished dimensions
body circumference 96(104)112(120)128(136) cm / 37¾(41)44(47¼)50½(53½) in length in the front 50(52)54(56)59(62) cm / 19¾(20½)21¼(22)23¼(24½) in inner sleeve length 36(37)38(39)39(40) cm / 14¼(14½)15(15¼)15¼(15¾) in
Stitch patterns:
- Ribbing:
*k3, p2*, repeat *-*. On the wrong side rows, knit the knit stitches and purl the purl stitches.
- Stockinette stitch:
Right side rows: knit all stitches.
Wrong side rows: purl all stitches.
- Ribbing in the round:
*k3, p2*
Back
Cast on 127(137)147(157)167(177) sts and begin working ribbing on the wrong side (WS): k2, *p3, k2*, repeat *-* 24(26)28(30)32(34) more times. Work in ribbing for 9 cm.
Begin working stockinette st and decrease 25(27)29(31)33(35) sts on the first row: on a RS row k1, *k2tog, k3*, repeat *-* 24(26)28(30)32(34) more times = 102(110)118(126)134(142) sts.
When the piece measures 26(27)28(29)31(33) cm, place markers for the armholes at both ends of the piece.
When the armhole measures 17(18)19(20)20(21) cm, bind off for the shoulder at both ends on every other row 3x3 sts and 5x4 sts (7x4 sts and 1x5 sts) 4x4 sts and 4x5 sts (8x5 sts) 5x5 sts and 3x6 sts (1x5 sts and 7x6 sts). Note: Whenthe armhole measures 21(22)23(24)24(25)cm, securely bind off the middle 36(36)38(38)40(40)sts for the neckline. Work one side of the neckline at a time. On every other row, bind off 2x2 sts at the neckline edge.
Work the other side of the neckline to match.
Front
Work as you did the back until the armhole measures 16(17)18(19)19(20) cm. Bind off the middle 18(18)20(20)22(22)sts for the neckline. Work one side of the neckline at a time. On every other row, bind off 1x4 sts, 2x3 sts and 3x1 st at the neckline edge. Note: Work the shoulder decreases at the same height and the same way as you did on the back piece.
Work the other side of the neckline to match.
Sleeves
Cast on 82(82)87(87)92(92) sts and begin working ribbing on the WS: k2, *p3, k2*, repeat *-* 15(15)16(16)17(17) more times. Work in ribbing for 9 cm.
Begin working stockinette st and decrease 16(16)17(17)18(18) sts on the first row: on a RS row k1, *k2tog, k3*, repeat *-* 15(15)16(16)17(17) more times = 66(66)70(70)74(74) sts.
When the piece measures 18(17)18(15)15(16) cm, increase 1 st at both ends. Repeat the increases every 9(5)5(4)6(4) cm 1(3)3(5)3(5) more time(s) = 70(74)78(82)82(86) sts.
When the piece measures 36(37)38(39)39(40) cm, bind off.
Knit the other sleeve to match.
Finishing
Pin the pieces to measurements, mist on the wrong side and allow to dry.
Sew the shoulder seams.
Neckline edge: Pick up and knit sts on the RS along the neckline edge so that you have 140(140)140(145)145(145) sts in total. Work ribbing in the round for 12(12)12(13)13(13) cm. Bind off in pattern. Attach the sleeves. Sew the sleeve seams and side seams.
Finished dimensions
body circumference 96(104)112(120)128(136) cm / 37¾(41)44(47¼)50½(53½) in length in the front 50(52)54(56)59(62) cm / 19¾(20½)21¼(22)23¼(24½) in inner sleeve length 36(37)38(39)39(40) cm / 14¼(14½)15(15¼)15¼(15¾) in
Stitch patterns:
- Ribbing:
*k3, p2*, repeat *-*. On the wrong side rows, knit the knit stitches and purl the purl stitches.
- Stockinette stitch:
Right side rows: knit all stitches.
Wrong side rows: purl all stitches.
- Ribbing in the round:
*k3, p2*
Back
Cast on 127(137)147(157)167(177) sts and begin working ribbing on the wrong side (WS): k2, *p3, k2*, repeat *-* 24(26)28(30)32(34) more times. Work in ribbing for 9 cm.
Begin working stockinette st and decrease 25(27)29(31)33(35) sts on the first row: on a RS row k1, *k2tog, k3*, repeat *-* 24(26)28(30)32(34) more times = 102(110)118(126)134(142) sts.
When the piece measures 26(27)28(29)31(33) cm, place markers for the armholes at both ends of the piece.
When the armhole measures 17(18)19(20)20(21) cm, bind off for the shoulder at both ends on every other row 3x3 sts and 5x4 sts (7x4 sts and 1x5 sts) 4x4 sts and 4x5 sts (8x5 sts) 5x5 sts and 3x6 sts (1x5 sts and 7x6 sts). Note: Whenthe armhole measures 21(22)23(24)24(25)cm, securely bind off the middle 36(36)38(38)40(40)sts for the neckline. Work one side of the neckline at a time. On every other row, bind off 2x2 sts at the neckline edge.
Work the other side of the neckline to match.
Front
Work as you did the back until the armhole measures 16(17)18(19)19(20) cm. Bind off the middle 18(18)20(20)22(22)sts for the neckline. Work one side of the neckline at a time. On every other row, bind off 1x4 sts, 2x3 sts and 3x1 st at the neckline edge. Note: Work the shoulder decreases at the same height and the same way as you did on the back piece.
Work the other side of the neckline to match.
Sleeves
Cast on 82(82)87(87)92(92) sts and begin working ribbing on the WS: k2, *p3, k2*, repeat *-* 15(15)16(16)17(17) more times. Work in ribbing for 9 cm.
Begin working stockinette st and decrease 16(16)17(17)18(18) sts on the first row: on a RS row k1, *k2tog, k3*, repeat *-* 15(15)16(16)17(17) more times = 66(66)70(70)74(74) sts.
When the piece measures 18(17)18(15)15(16) cm, increase 1 st at both ends. Repeat the increases every 9(5)5(4)6(4) cm 1(3)3(5)3(5) more time(s) = 70(74)78(82)82(86) sts.
When the piece measures 36(37)38(39)39(40) cm, bind off.
Knit the other sleeve to match.
Finishing
Pin the pieces to measurements, mist on the wrong side and allow to dry.
Sew the shoulder seams.
Neckline edge: Pick up and knit sts on the RS along the neckline edge so that you have 140(140)140(145)145(145) sts in total. Work ribbing in the round for 12(12)12(13)13(13) cm. Bind off in pattern. Attach the sleeves. Sew the sleeve seams and side seams.
