This classic Norwegian Marius sweater pattern is a must-have in your knitting repertoire. The intricate colorwork and cozy design will keep you warm and stylish all winter long.
20 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches/10cm in stockinette stitch using larger needles
Women's Small (Medium, Large, X-Large)
Row 1: With MC, K25 (28, 30, 33), join CC1 and K25 (28, 30, 33), join CC2 and K25 (28, 30, 33), join CC1 and K25 (28, 30, 33).
Continue in pattern following colorwork chart until piece measures 18 (19, 20, 21) inches from cast on, ending with a WS row.
Shape armholes:
Bind off 4 (5, 6, 7) stitches at the beginning of the next 2 rows. Decrease 1 stitch at each side every other row 3 (4, 5, 6) times. Bind off remaining stitches.
Join shoulders using the three-needle bind-off method.
Pick up stitches around the armhole and knit in the round for 2 inches. Bind off.
Repeat for the other armhole.
Weave in all ends and block the sweater to finished measurements.
Your Norwegian Marius sweater is now ready to wear and impress!