English pattern for Aurora

38,00 DKK

Aurora is a classic raglan sweater with a high turtleneck. It features some beautiful details; the ribbing going down the sides of the body and under the sleeves, and a very flattering shaping of the body.

It is easy to knit. There are no difficult techniques, but you have to pay attention to the details throughout!

 

 

 

Sizes

1–2–3 (4-5-6) 7-8

 

Measurements on finished garment

Chest circumference: 100-110-120 (130-140-150) 160-170 cm / 39.4-43.3-47.2 (51.2-55.1-59) 63-66.9 inches

Body length: 56-56-56 (57-57-57) 58-58 cm / 22-22-22 (22.4-22.4-22.4) 22.88-22.88 inches

 

Fit

Aurora is designed to be worn with 10-20 cm / 4-8 inches ease. Body and sleeve length are easily adjustable, just remember that changing the length will affect yardage!

 

Yardage

1040-1120-1200 (1254-1310-1412) 1570-1710 meter DK or Worsted weight

OR

1040-1120-1200 (1254-1310-1412) 1570-1710 meters sport or fingering weight, held together with

1040-1120-1200 (1254-1310-1412) 1570-1710 meters lace weight silk/mohair

 

Yardage is estimated and may vary between knitters!

 

Suggested needles

4 (US6) circular 60 or 80 cm / 24 or 31 inches, using magic loop where needed.

3.25 mm (US3) circular 60 or 80 cm / 24 or 31 inches, using magic loop where needed.

 

Gauge

20 stitches x 27 rows/rounds in stockinette stitch on larger needle = 10×10 cm (4×4 inches)

 

Note: Needle size is just a suggestion. Adjust needle size if needed to obtain gauge! Pay extra attention to your gauge when working the sleeves. Many knitters tend to have a tighter gauge when working small circumferences. If this happens to you, you will have to go up a needle size when knitting the sleeves!