Product Description
THIS PATTERN IS AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH (page 3-4) AND NORWEGIAN (Page 6-7)
iMARIA SWEATER is inspired by traditional Norwegian knitting patterns - but using bright and cheerful colours. The gauge is looser than usually worked for this yarn - this makes the garment light and airy.
Sizes: XS (S) M (L) XL
Yarn: Finull Pt2 (100 % Norwegian wool, 50 g = approx 175 meters) White 400 300 (300) 300 (350) 350 g Apple 458 50 (50) 50 (50) 50 g Green 494 50 (50) 50 (50) 50 g Petrol 438 50 (50) 50 (50) 50 g Orange 4205 50 (50) 50 (50) 50 g Red 435 50 (50) 50 (50) 50 g
Notes: Chart is in colours. Body, sleeves and yoke are worked in the round, leaving assembling to a minimum. Yoke is worked with an elevation in the back of the neck.
OBS! Det blir lagt til 25% MVA for mønsterkjøpere i Norge
Maria Sweater by Bente Presterud Design
What is Being Made
The Maria Sweater is a classic knitted pullover designed by Bente Presterud Design (Model 1903). This intermediate-level garment is available in five sizes ranging from XS to XL, with bust measurements from 87 cm (34.25 inches) to 117 cm (46.06 inches). The sweater features a mid-back length ranging from 60 cm to 68 cm (23.62 to 26.77 inches), making it suitable for various body types and style preferences.
Knitting Techniques Used
The Maria Sweater employs fundamental knitting techniques appropriate for intermediate crafters. The construction begins with a ribbed cuff worked in knit 1/purl 1 ribbing, which provides elasticity and a finished appearance at the garment edges. The main body is worked in stockinette stitch, the most common knitting stitch that creates a smooth, classic fabric with a V-pattern texture on the right side. The pattern utilizes circular needle construction, allowing for seamless or nearly seamless knitting in the round, which is a hallmark of modern sweater design. The garment incorporates armhole shaping through strategic bind-off decreases positioned at the sides, creating proper sleeve cap placement and garment fit.
Stitches and Stitch Details
- Ribbed Cuff: Knit 1/purl 1 ribbing worked for 2 cm (0.79 inches) at the lower edge
- Main Body: Stockinette stitch, the primary stitch pattern for the body and sleeves
- Armhole Shaping: Bind-off decreases of 4 to 10 stitches per side depending on size, creating graduated armhole depths across the size range
- Stitch Counts: Cast-on varies by size from 112 to 129 stitches at the lower edge, with 104 to 119 stitches remaining on front and back pieces after armhole shaping
Materials and Tools
The Maria Sweater is designed for 4-ply yarn weight, a medium-weight yarn that works up at a moderate gauge. The pattern requires circular needles in size 3.5 / US 4 for the main body and stockinette sections. The ribbed cuff is worked on smaller needles before switching to the larger circular needle size 3.5, a common technique that creates tighter, more elastic ribbing. The downloadable PDF pattern from Bente Presterud Design provides complete instructions for all five sizes, making it accessible for knitters seeking a well-drafted intermediate project.
Design Features
The Maria Sweater showcases a timeless silhouette with practical construction details. The graduated size range accommodates diverse fit preferences, with bust measurements increasing by approximately 7 to 9 cm between consecutive sizes. The length measurements similarly increase incrementally, ensuring proper proportions across all sizes. The sweater's straightforward stockinette construction makes it an ideal project for intermediate knitters looking to develop their skills in garment shaping and circular needle techniques while creating a versatile, wearable piece.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | 4 Ply |
| Pages: | 7 |
| Designer: | Bente Presterud Design |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English, Norwegian |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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