A relaxed fit long-sleeved sweater with an eyelet lace body and floral design stranded yoke. Bi-colour ribbed cuffs, waistband and collar. Body and sleeves knitted from the bottom up.

This pattern first appeared in PomPom Quarterly Issue 8 in Spring 2014 and is still available as an ebook. The individual pattern has been updated and comes with some improvements in sleeve sizing. Children’s sizes are now available in a separate pattern called Mini Sólja, if you want to outfit your whole family. Buy them together for a 25% discount.

Size: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5)

Finished Bust Measurement: 84 (95, 105, 116, 126) cm / 33 (37¼, 41½, 45½, 49¾) to be worn with 3 - 6 cm / 1¼ - 2½” positive ease

YARN REQUIRED
Yellow Colourway (pictured in size 2, lower neckline option uses one less colour, as you stop the colourwork after 2 flowers)
A: Navy Blue (324); 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) balls
B: Denim Blue (339); 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) balls
C: Curry (336); 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) balls
D: Light Grey (32); 7 (8, 8, 9, 10) balls
E: Burgundy (325); 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) ball
F: Cerise (326); 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) ball

Grey Colourway (pictured in size 3, regular neckline)
A: Light Brown (35); 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) balls
B: Curry (336); 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) balls
C: Light Grey (32); 7 (8, 8, 9, 10) balls
D: Natural White (31); 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) balls
E: Pastel Pink (332); 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) ball
F: Old Rose (333); 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) ball
G: Burgundy (325); 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) ball

Gauge: 19 sts x 24 rows = 10cm / 4” over lace pattern on 4.5mm needles
21 sts x 24 rows = 10cm / 4” over colourwork pattern on 4.5mm needles

Needles: 4mm / US 6 circular needle, 80 cm / 32” length
4.5mm / US 7 circular needle, 40 cm / 16” length (for neck)
4.5mm / US 7 circular needle, 80 cm / 32” length
4mm / US 6 DPNs (for sleeves)
Always use a needle size that will result in the correct gauge after blocking.

Notions: stitch marker, smooth waste yarn, tapestry needle

Pattern available in Swedish and English. Please bear in mind that questions can only be addressed in English and in reference to the English version.