If you're looking for a new project that's not only stylish but also super comfortable, then you've come to the right place!
The Freya Sweater is more than just a simple sweater - it's an exciting project for knitting lovers! Its eye-catching cable patterns, which look like small interwoven chains, give it a unique aesthetic. And the best thing about it? It's made for everyone!
Freya is an oversized cable zipper sweater, which is worked seamlessly from the top
down.
You can optionally choose to include small metal rings into the cable pattern,
adding them to as many cables as you like.
The shoulders are formed using a saddle shoulder construction. The front and back of the armholes are then knitted flat separately and joined back together in the round.
The body can be adjusted individually. This means it's not only customizable in length, but optional shaping can also be included to taper to your measurements.
The pattern is best suited for advanced knitters who like a little challenge and something new.
The design is available in 9 sizes and 3 languages: English, German & Spanish.
You can get your hands on a copy of the pattern in my Web Shop and on Ravelry:
Fancy more details?
SIZES
Available in sizes 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8) 9
Finished garment bust circumference:
90 (95) 100 (109) 116 (126) 136 (144) 161 cm | 35.5 (37.5) 39.25 (43) 45.75 (49.5) 53.5 (56.75) 63.5"
Included positive ease:
Sizes 1-4: + 8-10 cm | + 3.25-4"
Sizes 5-9: + 5-7 cm | + 2-2.75"
MATERIALS
Alpaca Fino by Seehawer & Siebert, 100g - 200 m | 219 yards:
600 (600) 600 (700) 700 (800) 800 (800) 900 g | 6 (6) 6 (7) 7 (8) 8 (8) 9 skeins
or approximately - 1120 (1170) 1190 (1300) 1350 (1410) 1520 (1590) 1740 meters | 1230 (1280) 1310 (1430) 1480 (1550) 1670 (1740) 1910 yards of DK weight yarn.
NEEDLES
Main Needles: Circular needles 4 mm | US 6 | UK 8 in 40 cm | 16" & 60 cm | 24" or length that feels best
Ribbing Needles: Circular needles 3.5 mm | US 4 | UK 10 in 40 cm | 16" & 60 cm | 24" or length that feels best
Double Pointed Needles, if you prefer working with them on smaller circumferences
2 Cable Needles
SUPPLIES
Stitch markers
Stitch holder or scrap yarn
Measuring tape
Darning needle
1 close-end zipper 18 cm | 7" in length with zipper gauge of approximately 5 mm | 0.25"
Sewing needle
Sewing thread in the colour of your knit to sew in zipper
Sewing pins to pin zipper in place
Optional: Seamless metal rings as cable accessories, ø 14 mm
GAUGE
28 stitches x 29 rows = 10 x 10 cm | 4 x 4"
In cable st pattern worked flat & in the rnd with Main Needles, blocked and measured
laid flat.
TECHNIQUES USED
Knitting & purling stitches
Following and continuing a cable knit chart
Increasing knit- & purlwise using M1L | M1R
Backward Loop Cast On
Binding off using your favourite stretchy method | Italian Bind Off
Picking up stitches
German Short Rows with Double Stitches for the shoulder cap
Sewing in the zipper using a back stitch
There are illustrated explanations for the colour-coded techniques included.
SUPPORT
The pattern includes extensive support sections with drawings, photos and step-by-step tutorials. These are integrated into the instructions and are conveniently accessible via links at each specific point, as well as a QR code.
MORE PHOTOS
Check out the awesome versions my test knitters created!
Click on the pictures to see what size they have knitted and how many cm of negative easemeasured around the chest they have.
All information is provided with the consent of my testers :)
(More photos to follow ...)
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