Norwegian Inspired Colorwork Sweater Pattern

Description

This pattern is inspired by traditional Norwegian colorwork designs, featuring a classic combination of green, white, and black.

Materials

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in green, white, and black colors
• US Needle Size: 7 / UK Old Needle Size: 7 / Metric Needle Size: 4.5mm

Gauge

20 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in colorwork pattern

Pattern

Cast on 100 stitches in green yarn.

Work in rib stitch (k1, p1) for 2 inches.

Switch to white yarn and work colorwork pattern following the chart below:



Continue in colorwork pattern until the piece measures 12 inches from the cast on edge.

Shape armholes by casting off 5 stitches at the beginning of the next 2 rows.

Continue working in pattern until the piece measures 18 inches from the cast on edge.

Shape neck by dividing the work in thirds and placing center third on hold. Work each side separately, decreasing 1 stitch at neck edge every other row 3 times.

Work even until the piece measures 21 inches from the cast on edge.

Join yarn in the round and work in rib stitch for 2 inches.

Bind off in pattern.

Finishing

Weave in all ends and block the sweater to measurements.

Enjoy your cozy Norwegian-inspired colorwork sweater!