Saraste Sweater – knitting pattern (PDF)

Wrap yourself in the quiet beauty of the North with the Saraste sweater. This yoke-style knit, inspired by Nordic landscapes, features a gently patterned circular yoke and a relaxed, cozy fit. Soft, warm yarn makes it perfect for crisp autumn days or long winter evenings, while the subtle yoke detail brings a touch of timeless, natural charm to your everyday wardrobe.

SIZES:
XS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)

Recommended ease: 11 – 16 cm / 4.5 – 6.5”

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

Bust circumference:
90 (98, 105, 116, 128) (138, 145, 154, 164) cm
/ 36 (39.2, 42, 46.5, 51.25) (55.25, 58, 60.5, 64.5)”

Yoke depth at center front:
26 (26, 26, 27, 27) (28, 28, 29, 29) cm
/ 10.5 (10.5, 10.5, 10.75, 10.75) (11.25, 11.25, 11.5, 11.5)”

Sleeve circumference:
33 (36, 38, 41, 46) (49, 52, 56, 59) cm
/ 13.25 (14.5, 15.25, 16.5, 18.5) (19.5, 20.75, 22, 23.25)”

Sleeve length from underarm:
38 (38, 38, 39) (39, 39, 40, 40, 40) cm
/ 15.25 (15.25, 15.25, 15.5, 15.5) (15.5, 16, 16, 16)”
(in all sizes; or desired length)

Length from hem to underarm:
31 (31, 32, 32, 33) (33, 34, 34, 35) cm
/ 12.5 (12.5, 12.75, 12.75, 13.25) (13.25, 13.5, 13.5, 14)”
(or desired length)

Sample knitted in size S

YARN:

Linkulla Spinneri Alpaca DK
(100 % alpaca, 250 m / 273 yds per 100 g)
MC: (Olinda) 3 (3, 4, 4, 4) (5, 5, 5, 5) skeins
CC1: (Big Bear) 1 (1, 1, 1, 2) (2, 2, 2, 2) skein(s)
CC2: (Terga) 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 1, 1) skein(s)

or

MC: 710 (755, 830, 865, 950) (1005, 1085, 1165, 1250) m /
780, (825, 910, 945, 1040) (1100, 1185, 1275, 1370) yds of DK weight yarn
CC1: 220 (230, 235, 240, 250) (260, 270, 285, 295) m
/ 240 (255, 260, 265, 275) (285, 295, 315, 325) yds of DK weight yarn
CC2: 135 (145, 150, 155, 160) (170, 180, 190, 200) m
/ 150 (160, 165, 170, 175) (185, 200, 210, 220) yds of DK weight yarn

NEEDLES:

4 mm / US 6, 60 cm / 24” circular needle or longer for the body.
4 mm / US 6 DPNs for the sleeves (or a circular needle suitable for the Magic Loop technique).
3.5 mm / US 4, 60 cm / 24” circular needle or longer for the hem ribbing.
3.5 mm / US 4, 40 cm / 16” circular needle for neck ribbing
3.5 mm / US 4 DPNs for the sleeve ribbing (or a circular needle suitable for the Magic Loop technique).

Or needle size that gives you the correct gauge.

GAUGE:

20 sts and 32 rnds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” over Stockinette Stitch in the round with larger needles after blocking.
20 sts and 26 rnds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” over colorwork with larger needles.

NOTIONS:
3 stitch markers, darning needle, waste yarn.

METHOD:

The sweater is worked seamlessly in the round from the top down. You start by casting on stitches for the neckline ribbing and then continue to the colorwork section. Few short rows are worked for a better fit at the back. Sleeve stitches are placed on hold while you work the body and hem. Sleeves are worked last using the Magic Loop technique or with double-pointed needles.

Please note: This is a digital knitting pattern (PDF), not a finished garment.