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Erna is knitted like the traditional Icelandic wool sweater. A simple but beautiful leaf pattern decorates the yoke.
Sizes SX S M L XL
Bust circumference 36 in (92 cm) 37.5 in (96 cm) 40 in (101 cm) 42 in (106 cm) 43.5 (111 cm)
Length 12 in (31 cm) 13 in (33 cm) 13.5 in (34 cm) 14 in (35 cm) 14 in (36 cm)
Sleeve length 17.5 in (44 cm) 18 in (46 cm) 19 in (48 cm) 19.5 in (49 cm) 19.5 in (50 cm)
Yarn
Saga Wool from Icewear, 100 % wool
Color A 250 g 300 g 350 g 400 g 450 g
Color B 50 g 50 g 100 g 100 g 100 g
Color c 50 g 50 g 100 g 100 g 100 g
Needles
US 7 (4.5 mm) and US 8 (5 mm) 40 and 80 cm circular needles.
US 7 (4.5 mm) and US 8 (5 mm) double pointed needles.
Gauge
4 x 4 in (10 x 10 cm) = 17 sts and 23 rounds in stockinette stitch on needles US 8 (5 mm).
Directions
The sweater is knitted in the round from bottom to top. The sleeves are knitted separately in the round and then the body and sleeves are joined from underarm to knit the yoke. When knitting the yoke, the beginning of the round is where the back and left sleeve meet. Short Rows are knitted to make the back piece longer.
Knitting skill levels
The pattern is not very hard to knit and is suitable for most knitters.
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