{"product_id":"salty-days-sweater-by-veronika-lindberg","title":"Salty Days Sweater by Veronika Lindberg","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis pattern is available on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/salty-days-sweater\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRavelry\u003c\/a\u003e.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Salty Days Sweater got its name from the salt fields in Portugal - the different sections of textures look a bit like the intricate patterns of salt flakes. The sweater is worked top down and has a dropped shoulder with extra-long sleeves for a feminine and cozy look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work begins by shaping the back yoke flat while increasing for the shoulder seams, then stitches are picked up from the right and left shoulder for the front yoke. The front and back yokes are then joined together and worked in the round for the body. Stitches are picked up for the sleeves and worked in the round, and lastly stitches are picked up for the double folded collar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sweater is worked on 5 mm (US8) needles with one strand of merino together with one strand of silk mohair, or in a DK weight yarn. The collar, hem and cuff ribs are worked in twisted rib on 3 mm (US2.25) needles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Yarn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e400 (450, 500, 550, 600) (650, 700, 750) g \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.woolandcompany.mom\/collections\/sandnes-garn-double-sunday\"\u003eSandnes Garn Double Sunday\u003c\/a\u003e (100% merino wool - 108 m \/ 118 yds \/ 50 g) in color 1012 Whipped Cream together with\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100 (125, 125, 125, 150) (150, 175, 200) g of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.woolandcompany.mom\/collections\/knitting-for-olive-soft-silk-mohair\"\u003eKnitting For Olive Soft Silk Mohair\u003c\/a\u003e (70% mohair, 30% silk - 225 m \/ 246 yds \/ 25 g) in color Cream.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOr:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e864 (972, 1080, 1188, 1296) (1404, 1512, 1620) m \/ 944 (1062, 1180, 1296,1416) (1534, 1652, 1770) yds of both DK and lace weight yarn held together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sweater is worked by holding one strand of merino and one strand of silk mohair together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also work the sweater without a strand of silk mohair and instead only use one strand of DK or Worsted\/ Medium weight yarn. Just remember to make a sample swatch before you begin to check that you have the same gauge that the pattern calls for to ensure you get the correct measurements for your garment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOLORS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOFF WHITE\u003c\/strong\u003e The Off White sample is worked with one 1 of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.woolandcompany.mom\/collections\/sandnes-garn-double-sunday\"\u003eSandes Garn Double Sunday\u003c\/a\u003e in the color 1012 Whipped Cream together with 1 strand of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.woolandcompany.mom\/collections\/knitting-for-olive-soft-silk-mohair\"\u003eKnitting For Olive Soft Silk Mohair\u003c\/a\u003e in the color Cream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGREY \u003c\/strong\u003eThe Dark Grey sample is worked with 2 strands of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.woolandcompany.mom\/collections\/knitting-for-olive-merino\"\u003eKnitting For Olive Merino \u003c\/a\u003ein the color Dusty Moose together with 1 strand of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.woolandcompany.mom\/collections\/knitting-for-olive-soft-silk-mohair\"\u003eKnitting For Olive Soft Silk Mohair\u003c\/a\u003e in the color Linen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePINK \u003c\/strong\u003eThe Pink sample is worked with 1 strand of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.woolandcompany.mom\/collections\/sandnes-garn-double-sunday\"\u003eSandnes Garn Double Sunda\u003c\/a\u003ey together with 1 strand of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.woolandcompany.mom\/collections\/sandnes-garn-tynn-silk-mohair\"\u003eSandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair\u003c\/a\u003e both in the color 4626.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRUST \u003c\/strong\u003eThe Rust sample is worked with 1 strand of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.woolandcompany.mom\/collections\/knitting-for-olive-heavy-merino\"\u003eKnitting For Olive Heavy merino\u003c\/a\u003e in the color Copper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinished garment measurements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished bust circumference: 100 (112, 123.5, 135.5, 147) (155.5, 173, 189.5, 197.5) cm \/ 40 (44.75, 49.5, 54, 58.75) (62, 69.25, 75.75, 79)”.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength from underarm to hem: 37 (37, 37, 39, 39) (40.5, 40.5, 40.5, 42) cm \/ 14.5 (14.5, 14.5, 15.5, 15.5) (16, 16, 16, 16.75) “\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSleeve length from underarm: 47 cm \/ 18.5” all sizes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpper sleeve circumference: 35.5 (40.5, 40.5, 40.5, 40.5) (40.5, 46, 46, 46) cm \/ 14 (16, 16, 16, 16) (16, 18, 18, 18) ”.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCuff circumference: 22 (26.5, 26.5, 26.5, 26.5) (26.5, 31, 31, 31) cm \/ 9 (10.75, 10.75, 10.75, 10.75) (10.75, 12.5, 12.5, 12.5) “.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a size that is 15-20 cm \/ 6-8” bigger than your bust circumference for a relaxed and slightly oversized look, this will also allow the fabric to drape beautifully.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTip! If you’re between two sizes, I recommend choosing the bigger size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSample in size S, Kika has a bust of approx. 87 cm \/ 34.25”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGauge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e17 sts x 24 rows\/rnds = 10 cm \/ 4” in 1 x 2 rib st on 5 mm (US8) needles, after blocking.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e19 sts x 25 rows\/rnds = 10 cm\/ 4” in 1 x 2 rib st on 5 mm (US8) needles, before blocking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e18 sts x 30 rnds = 10 cm \/ 4” in 1 x 1 twisted rib st on 3 mm (US2.5) needles, after blocking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeedles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3 mm (US2.5) circular needle 40-60 cm \/ 16-24” for neck opening and 80-100 cm \/ 32-40” for hem rib, and DPNs for sleeve rib (or use magic loop technique instead).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5 mm (US8) circular needle 40-60 cm \/ 16-24” for sleeves and 80-100 cm \/ 32-40” for body, or just a 80-100 cm \/ 32-40” needle if you’re using magic loop technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemovable stitch markers, tapestry needle, cable needle or extra dpn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePattern note based on feedback:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lot of knitters get a bit stuck on rnd 5 of Chart C, so here is the full rnd 5 written out to hopefully help with this step:\u003cbr\u003eChart C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRnd 5:\u003cbr\u003eK2tog, yo, k5, yo,\u003cbr\u003eslip 1, k2tog, pull slipped over k2tog, yo, k5, yo, repeat - until last 8 sts,\u003cbr\u003ethen work as follows:\u003cbr\u003eslip 1, k2tog, pull slipped over k2tog, yo, k5, yo,\u003cbr\u003ek1tbl, remove BORmarker,\u003cbr\u003etransfer the next st from the left needle to the right needle,\u003cbr\u003epull the second st on the right needle over the first st on the right needle,\u003cbr\u003etransfer this st onto the left needle,\u003cbr\u003eplace BOR marker back onto the right needle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRnd 6:\u003cbr\u003eWork according to pattern.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knitting for Olive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51657954787698,"sku":"01082692","price":7.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0527\/2620\/2517\/files\/24852378-7309-46AD-99DF-9A5C096ABA8E_medium2.jpg?v=1731086623","url":"https:\/\/www.woolandcompany.mom\/products\/salty-days-sweater-by-veronika-lindberg","provider":"Wool and Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}