Scandinavian Blue Sweater Knitting Pattern

Description

Stay cozy and stylish with this Scandinavian Blue Sweater. The pattern features traditional Scandinavian colorwork techniques to create a beautiful design.

Materials

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in blue (MC), white (CC1), and red (CC2)
• Needles: US 8 / UK 6 / 5 mm circular needles and double-pointed needles
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers

Gauge

18 stitches x 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Sizes

Available in sizes S (M, L, XL) - to fit chest: 36 (40, 44, 48) inches

Instructions

1. Using MC, cast on 100 (110, 120, 130) stitches. Join in the round, being careful not to twist. Place marker at beginning of round.
2. Work K2, P2 ribbing for 2 inches.
3. Switch to stockinette stitch and work even until piece measures 8 (9, 10, 11) inches from cast on.
4. Begin colorwork pattern:
5. Rounds 1-4: *K2 MC, K2 CC1; repeat from * to end of round.
6. Rounds 5-8: *K2 MC, K2 CC2; repeat from * to end of round.
7. Repeat rounds 1-8 until piece measures 16 (17, 18, 19) inches from cast on.
8. Shape armholes:
9. Next round: Bind off 8 (9, 10, 11) stitches, work in pattern to end of round.
10. Repeat the decrease round every other round 3 more times.
11. Continue working even until armhole measures 8 (8.5, 9, 9.5) inches.
12. Bind off all stitches.
13. Finish the neckline and sleeves according to your preference.

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