Skarfar — Knitting pattern
Original design by: Védís Jónsdóttir
Cormorants/European Shags — Inspired by birds resting on a rugged skerry. A classic yoke sweater with graphic colorwork and short-row shaping at the back neck.
Sizes & measurements
| S | M | L | XL | 2XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest | 89 cm | 98 cm | 107 cm | 115 cm | 124 cm |
| Length to underarm | 41 cm | 42 cm | 43 cm | 44 cm | 45 cm |
| Sleeve length to underarm | 49 cm | 50 cm | 51 cm | 52 cm | 53 cm |
Yarn & colors
Blue palette (Léttlopi, 50 g balls)
| S | M | L | XL | 2XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A 9419 ocean | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
| B 0005 black heather | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| C 1700 air blue | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| D 9426 golden | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| E 9427 rust | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Black palette (Léttlopi, 50 g balls)
| S | M | L | XL | 2XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A/B 0052 black sheep | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
| C 0054 ash | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| D 0086 light beige | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| E 0085 oatmeal | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Knitting needles & notions
3.5 mm and 4.5 mm circular needles (40 & 80 cm); 3.5 mm and 4.5 mm double pointed needles.
Gauge
18 sts and 24 rows = 10 × 10 cm in St st using 4.5 mm needles.
Check gauge and adjust needle size if necessary.
Construction
Body and sleeves are worked in the round to the underarm, then joined to work the yoke in the round; short-row shaping at the back of the neck.
Digital download only — delivered by email; no printed copy shipped.
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