Women's Reindeer sweater Novita Nalle
Dress up for the holidays in this not-so-ugly-at-all Christmas Sweater. The sweater is embellished with pearls and bow ties, follow the pattern or just use your imagination.
Size(s)
S(M)L(XL)XXL(3XL)
Yarn demand
Novita Nalle (044) Graphite 350(400)450(500)550(600) g, (043) Stone <50 g and (010) Off White <50 g and some (099) Black, (549) Christmas and (366) Nettle
Needles and other supplies
Needles Novita 3½ mm (UK 9½ / US 4) or size needed; 3 mm (UK 11 / US 2½) circular needle (40 cm / 16 in) for the neckline Other supplies Wood beads
Designer
Sisko Sälpäkivi
Finished dimensions
body circumference 90(98)106(114)126(138) cm / 35½(38½)41¾(45)49½(54¼) in length 61(63)65(67)70(73) cm / 24(24¾)25½(26½)27½(28¾) in inner sleeve length 46(47)48(49)49(50) cm / 18(18½)19(19¼)19¼(19¾) in
Stitch patterns
- Ribbing: *k2, p2*, repeat *-*. On the wrong side rows, knit the knit sts and purl the purl sts.
- Stockinette stitch: knit the right side rows and purl the wrong side rows. Ribbing in the round: *k2, p2*, repeat *-*.
- Intarsia: work stockinette stitch following the chart and instructions. In intarsia
Back
Using Graphite cast on 100(112)120(128)140(152) sts and begin ribbing on the WS: k3, p2, *k2, p2*, repeat *-*, k3. Work in ribbing. At both ends work 1 st in garter st for 2 more rows.
Work stockinette st. Keep working 1 st at both ends in garter stitch.
When the piece measures 41(42)43(44)47(49) cm, bind off 1x5 sts at both ends for the armholes. On every other row decrease 5x1st at both ends = 80(92)100(108)120(132)sts.
When the armhole measures 18(19)20(21)21(22) cm, bind off the middle 40 sts for the neckline. Work one shoulder at a time. After 2 rows bind off 1x2 sts at the neckline edge.
When the armhole measures 20(21)22(23)23(24) cm, bind off the 18(24)28(32)38(44) shoulder sts.
Knit the other side in the same manner.
Front
Using Graphite cast on 100(112)120(128)140(152) sts and begin ribbing on the WS: k3, p2, *k2, p2*, repeat *-*, k3. Work 2 more rows in ribbing. At both ends work 1 st in garter st.
Now work stockinette st. Keep working 1 st at both ends in garter stitch.
When the piece measures 17(19)21(22)25(28) cm, begin the intarsia pattern on row 1 of the chart. The midpoint of the piece is marked with an arrow, use that to determine the starting point. Work rows 2-79, then use Graphite for the rest of the piece.
Note: When the piece measures 41(42)43(44)47(49) cm, bind off 1x5 sts at both ends for the armholes. On every other row decrease 5x1 st at both ends = 80(92)100(108)120(132) sts.
When the armhole measures 10(11)12(13)13(14) cm, leave the middle 24 sts on hold for the neckline. Work one shoulder at a time. On every other row bind off 1x3 sts, 2x2 sts and 3x1 st at the neckline edge.
When the armhole measures 20(21)22(23)23(24) cm, bind off the 18(24)28(32)38(44) shoulder sts.
Knit the other side in the same manner.
Sleeves
Using Graphite cast on 46(46)48(50)52(52) sts and work 3 rows in ribbing.
Then work in stockinette st.
When the piece measures 8(15)15(14)15(12) cm, increase 1 st at both ends. Repeat the increases every 2(1,5)1,5(1,5)1,5(1,5) cm 18(20)21(22)21(24) more times = 84(88)92(96)96(102) sts.
When the piece measures 46(47)48(49)49(50) cm, bind off 1x5 sts at both ends. On every other row decrease 5x1 st at both ends. Bind off the remaining sts.
Knit the other sleeve in the same manner.
Finishing
Pin to measurements wrong side up, mist and allow to dry.
Following the chart, embroider the reindeer's eyes with duplicate stitches. Use back stitches for the eyelashes. Using Nettle, embroider the necklace with chain stitches. Sew some beads here and there.
Bowtie:With Nettle held double cast on 6 sts and work garter st for 6 cm. Bind off. Twist some yarn around the middle and secure it on the backside. Make another bowtie in the same manner.
Sew the bowties to the reindeer's antlers.
Sew the shoulder seams.
Neckline edge: Using Graphite and the circular needle, pick up the sts on hold as well as additional sts for a total 132(132)132(136)136(136) sts. Work ribbing for 3 cm, then bind off in pattern.
Attach the sleeves following the red markings on the pattern.
Sew the side seams, leaving 10 cm slits at the hem. Sew the sleeve seams.
Finished dimensions
body circumference 90(98)106(114)126(138) cm / 35½(38½)41¾(45)49½(54¼) in length 61(63)65(67)70(73) cm / 24(24¾)25½(26½)27½(28¾) in inner sleeve length 46(47)48(49)49(50) cm / 18(18½)19(19¼)19¼(19¾) in
Stitch patterns
- Ribbing: *k2, p2*, repeat *-*. On the wrong side rows, knit the knit sts and purl the purl sts.
- Stockinette stitch: knit the right side rows and purl the wrong side rows. Ribbing in the round: *k2, p2*, repeat *-*.
- Intarsia: work stockinette stitch following the chart and instructions. In intarsia
Back
Using Graphite cast on 100(112)120(128)140(152) sts and begin ribbing on the WS: k3, p2, *k2, p2*, repeat *-*, k3. Work in ribbing. At both ends work 1 st in garter st for 2 more rows.
Work stockinette st. Keep working 1 st at both ends in garter stitch.
When the piece measures 41(42)43(44)47(49) cm, bind off 1x5 sts at both ends for the armholes. On every other row decrease 5x1st at both ends = 80(92)100(108)120(132)sts.
When the armhole measures 18(19)20(21)21(22) cm, bind off the middle 40 sts for the neckline. Work one shoulder at a time. After 2 rows bind off 1x2 sts at the neckline edge.
When the armhole measures 20(21)22(23)23(24) cm, bind off the 18(24)28(32)38(44) shoulder sts.
Knit the other side in the same manner.
Front
Using Graphite cast on 100(112)120(128)140(152) sts and begin ribbing on the WS: k3, p2, *k2, p2*, repeat *-*, k3. Work 2 more rows in ribbing. At both ends work 1 st in garter st.
Now work stockinette st. Keep working 1 st at both ends in garter stitch.
When the piece measures 17(19)21(22)25(28) cm, begin the intarsia pattern on row 1 of the chart. The midpoint of the piece is marked with an arrow, use that to determine the starting point. Work rows 2-79, then use Graphite for the rest of the piece.
Note: When the piece measures 41(42)43(44)47(49) cm, bind off 1x5 sts at both ends for the armholes. On every other row decrease 5x1 st at both ends = 80(92)100(108)120(132) sts.
When the armhole measures 10(11)12(13)13(14) cm, leave the middle 24 sts on hold for the neckline. Work one shoulder at a time. On every other row bind off 1x3 sts, 2x2 sts and 3x1 st at the neckline edge.
When the armhole measures 20(21)22(23)23(24) cm, bind off the 18(24)28(32)38(44) shoulder sts.
Knit the other side in the same manner.
Sleeves
Using Graphite cast on 46(46)48(50)52(52) sts and work 3 rows in ribbing.
Then work in stockinette st.
When the piece measures 8(15)15(14)15(12) cm, increase 1 st at both ends. Repeat the increases every 2(1,5)1,5(1,5)1,5(1,5) cm 18(20)21(22)21(24) more times = 84(88)92(96)96(102) sts.
When the piece measures 46(47)48(49)49(50) cm, bind off 1x5 sts at both ends. On every other row decrease 5x1 st at both ends. Bind off the remaining sts.
Knit the other sleeve in the same manner.
Finishing
Pin to measurements wrong side up, mist and allow to dry.
Following the chart, embroider the reindeer's eyes with duplicate stitches. Use back stitches for the eyelashes. Using Nettle, embroider the necklace with chain stitches. Sew some beads here and there.
Bowtie:With Nettle held double cast on 6 sts and work garter st for 6 cm. Bind off. Twist some yarn around the middle and secure it on the backside. Make another bowtie in the same manner.
Sew the bowties to the reindeer's antlers.
Sew the shoulder seams.
Neckline edge: Using Graphite and the circular needle, pick up the sts on hold as well as additional sts for a total 132(132)132(136)136(136) sts. Work ribbing for 3 cm, then bind off in pattern.
Attach the sleeves following the red markings on the pattern.
Sew the side seams, leaving 10 cm slits at the hem. Sew the sleeve seams.
Finished dimensions
body circumference 90(98)106(114)126(138) cm / 35½(38½)41¾(45)49½(54¼) in length 61(63)65(67)70(73) cm / 24(24¾)25½(26½)27½(28¾) in inner sleeve length 46(47)48(49)49(50) cm / 18(18½)19(19¼)19¼(19¾) in
Stitch patterns
- Ribbing: *k2, p2*, repeat *-*. On the wrong side rows, knit the knit sts and purl the purl sts.
- Stockinette stitch: knit the right side rows and purl the wrong side rows. Ribbing in the round: *k2, p2*, repeat *-*.
- Intarsia: work stockinette stitch following the chart and instructions. In intarsia
Back
Using Graphite cast on 100(112)120(128)140(152) sts and begin ribbing on the WS: k3, p2, *k2, p2*, repeat *-*, k3. Work in ribbing. At both ends work 1 st in garter st for 2 more rows.
Work stockinette st. Keep working 1 st at both ends in garter stitch.
When the piece measures 41(42)43(44)47(49) cm, bind off 1x5 sts at both ends for the armholes. On every other row decrease 5x1st at both ends = 80(92)100(108)120(132)sts.
When the armhole measures 18(19)20(21)21(22) cm, bind off the middle 40 sts for the neckline. Work one shoulder at a time. After 2 rows bind off 1x2 sts at the neckline edge.
When the armhole measures 20(21)22(23)23(24) cm, bind off the 18(24)28(32)38(44) shoulder sts.
Knit the other side in the same manner.
Front
Using Graphite cast on 100(112)120(128)140(152) sts and begin ribbing on the WS: k3, p2, *k2, p2*, repeat *-*, k3. Work 2 more rows in ribbing. At both ends work 1 st in garter st.
Now work stockinette st. Keep working 1 st at both ends in garter stitch.
When the piece measures 17(19)21(22)25(28) cm, begin the intarsia pattern on row 1 of the chart. The midpoint of the piece is marked with an arrow, use that to determine the starting point. Work rows 2-79, then use Graphite for the rest of the piece.
Note: When the piece measures 41(42)43(44)47(49) cm, bind off 1x5 sts at both ends for the armholes. On every other row decrease 5x1 st at both ends = 80(92)100(108)120(132) sts.
When the armhole measures 10(11)12(13)13(14) cm, leave the middle 24 sts on hold for the neckline. Work one shoulder at a time. On every other row bind off 1x3 sts, 2x2 sts and 3x1 st at the neckline edge.
When the armhole measures 20(21)22(23)23(24) cm, bind off the 18(24)28(32)38(44) shoulder sts.
Knit the other side in the same manner.
Sleeves
Using Graphite cast on 46(46)48(50)52(52) sts and work 3 rows in ribbing.
Then work in stockinette st.
When the piece measures 8(15)15(14)15(12) cm, increase 1 st at both ends. Repeat the increases every 2(1,5)1,5(1,5)1,5(1,5) cm 18(20)21(22)21(24) more times = 84(88)92(96)96(102) sts.
When the piece measures 46(47)48(49)49(50) cm, bind off 1x5 sts at both ends. On every other row decrease 5x1 st at both ends. Bind off the remaining sts.
Knit the other sleeve in the same manner.
Finishing
Pin to measurements wrong side up, mist and allow to dry.
Following the chart, embroider the reindeer's eyes with duplicate stitches. Use back stitches for the eyelashes. Using Nettle, embroider the necklace with chain stitches. Sew some beads here and there.
Bowtie:With Nettle held double cast on 6 sts and work garter st for 6 cm. Bind off. Twist some yarn around the middle and secure it on the backside. Make another bowtie in the same manner.
Sew the bowties to the reindeer's antlers.
Sew the shoulder seams.
Neckline edge: Using Graphite and the circular needle, pick up the sts on hold as well as additional sts for a total 132(132)132(136)136(136) sts. Work ribbing for 3 cm, then bind off in pattern.
Attach the sleeves following the red markings on the pattern.
Sew the side seams, leaving 10 cm slits at the hem. Sew the sleeve seams.
