Knitting Pattern: Gaala Sweater (by Hannemari Lehtonen)
The sweater, featuring a round yoke, is knit from the top down. The entire yoke showcases stunning colorwork patterning.
The pattern for the Gaala sweater was previously published in Beloved Patterns & Aarikka knitting magazine, where the inspiration came from Aarikka's jewelry, textiles, and home decor items.
Knitting pattern details:
Sizes:
XS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)
Recommended ease 7–10 cm / 2.75–4˝
Finished measurements:
Bust circumference: 100 (107, 117, 125, 133) (142, 152, 158, 168) cm / 39.25 (42.25, 46, 49.25, 52.25, 56, 59.75, 62.25, 66.25)˝
Yoke depth: 22 (22, 22, 23, 23) (24, 24, 25, 25) cm / 8.75 (8.75, 8.75, 9, 9, 9.5, 9.5, 9.75, 9.75)˝
Sleeve circumference: 35 (36, 38, 40, 42) (44, 46, 50, 52) cm / 13.75 (14.25, 15, 15.75, 16.5, 17.25, 18, 19.75, 20.5)˝
Sleeve length from underarm: n. 42 cm / 16.5˝
Length from underarm: 29 (29, 30, 30, 32) (34, 34, 35, 36) cm / 11.5 (11.5, 11.75, 11.75, 12.5, 13.5, 13.5, 13.75, 14.25)˝ or desired length.
Yarn:
Sandnes Garn Poppy (50 % superfine alpaca, 35 % cotton, 15 % Merino wool, 110 m (120 yds) / 50 g). 7 (8, 8, 9, 9) (10, 11, 11, 12) balls or 770 (880, 880, 990 990) (1100, 1210, 1210, 1320) m / 840 (960, 960, 1080, 1080, 1200, 1320, 1320, 1440) yds.
Needles:
4.5 mm / US 7 40−60 cm / 16−24˝ circular needle for neck ribbing and 6 mm / US 10 80 cm / 32˝ circular needle for body, 40−60 cm / 16−24˝ circular needle for sleeves, 6 mm / US 10 DPNs for cuffs.
Gauge:
16 sts x 23 rnds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4˝ over Stockinette Stitch using larger needles.
Notions:
Stitch markers, waste yarn and darning needle.
Difficulty:
Advanced.
This product is a downloadable PDF pattern, which you can access immediately after completing your purchase. You can download the file from the order confirmation page or through the link sent to your email. Remember to save the file to your preferred device to keep your pattern safe! Please note that the right of cancellation does not apply to downloadable patterns.