Riddari Sweater Pattern

Stay warm and cozy with this traditional Icelandic Riddari sweater pattern. This pattern features a classic colorwork yoke design inspired by Belorussian folklore.

Materials

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in main color (MC) and 3 contrast colors (CC1, CC2, CC3)
• Needles: US 7/4.5mm and US 8/5mm circular needles, or sizes needed to obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers

Gauge

18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches/10cm in stockinette stitch on larger needles

Size

This pattern is written in size S. Finished chest circumference: 36 inches/91cm.

Instructions

1. Using MC and smaller needles, cast on 120 sts. Join in the round, being careful not to twist.
2. Work in 1x1 ribbing (k1, p1) for 2 inches/5cm.
3. Switch to larger needles and knit in stockinette stitch until piece measures 12 inches/30cm from cast-on edge.
4. Begin colorwork pattern for the yoke:

Round 1: With MC, *k1, with CC1 k3, repeat from * to end of round.

5. Continue in colorwork pattern, following chart for yoke design.
6. Shape the yoke by decreasing evenly around the yoke.
7. Work even in MC until sweater measures desired length.
8. Knit several rounds of ribbing and bind off loosely.

Finishing

Weave in all ends and block your sweater to finished measurements.

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