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Karl Johan Sweater

Karl Johan Sweater

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At the end of summer, when the temperature begins to cool, a multitude of mushrooms stick out their brown heads and dot the mossy lands of the Scandinavian forests. It is the “karl Johan sponges” (Boletus Edulis) that herald the change of season. Named after these little heralds of Autumn, the Karl Johan sweater is a classic turtleneck sweater. It will become a basic in your wardrobe from the first frosts.

This sweater is knitted in the round and seamlessly from the neckline down in stockinette stitch. The borders and the turtleneck are knitted in 1/1 rib. This sweater has an elegant construction with the line of the shoulders highlighted, a neckline shaped in short rows and slightly balloon sleeves.

The sizes offered for this pattern are inclusive. This sweater is designed to be worn with a positive ease of 0-10 cm [0-4]''.

Level

Easy level

Material

Wool

Sizes XS • Bust measurement of 92 cm (35 ¾”) for a final size including the ease recommended by the pattern.

You will need 1000 meters. Here are the suggestions:

Size S • Bust circumference of 95 cm (37 ½”) for a final size including the ease recommended by the pattern.

You will need 1250 meters. Here are the suggestions:

Size M • Bust circumference of 102 cm (39”) for a final size including the ease recommended by the pattern.

You will need 1250 meters. Here are the suggestions:

Size L • Bust measurement of 110 cm (41 ½”) for a final size including the ease recommended by the pattern.

You will need 1250 meters. Here are the suggestions:

Size XL • Bust measurement of 118 cm (44 ½”) for a final size including the ease recommended by the pattern.

You will need 1250 meters. Here are the suggestions:

Size 2XL • Bust circumference of 128 cm (47 ¾”) for a final size including the ease recommended by the pattern.

You will need 1500 meters. Here are the suggestions:

Size 3XL • Bust circumference of 134 cm (52 ​​¾”) for a final size including the ease recommended by the pattern.

You will need 1750 meters. Here are the suggestions:

Size 4XL • Bust circumference of 138 cm (54 ¼”) for a final size including the ease recommended by the pattern.

You will need 1750 meters. Here are the suggestions:

    The model in the photo is knitted with merino in Racoon color and Soft Silk Mohair in Lead color.

    You can replace these yarns with Worsted weight wool in single yarn.

    Needles for all sizes

    If you don't want to use the magic loop technique, add:

    Accessories & others

    Sizes

    XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL)

    Measurements of finished sweater

    Length from shoulder to hem: 53 (55, 57, 59, 61, 63, 66, 68) cm - [20 ¾ (21 ¾, 22 ½, 23 ¼, 24, 24 ¾, 26, 26 ¾) ]”

    Bust circumference: 91 (95, 102, 110, 118, 128, 134, 138) cm - [35 ¾ (37 ½, 39, 41 ½, 44 ½, 47 ¾, 52 ¾, 54 ¼ )]”

    Sleeve length from armpit to wrist: 42 (43, 45, 45, 43, 42, 42, 42) cm - [16½, 17, 17 ¾, 17 ¾, 18, 17, 16 ½, 16 ½, 16 ½)]”

    Turtleneck length: 18 cm [7]”

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