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Vaguely nautical, yet gentle and floaty, the Aga pullover is a sort of maritime daydream. The wavelike colourwork motif makes for a slightly different take on the classic striped sweater, while the relaxed proportions offer a comfortable fit and an ‘autopilot’ knitting experience with minimum shaping.

The Aga pullover started out as a simplified version of her ‘sister’ patten Jadwiga. But as is often the case, less can be more. And so Aga has her own story.

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MATERIALS & INFORMATION

Yarn

suitable for DK to Aran weight yarns
150-200m/ 100g (165-220y/ 3.5oz)
sample in Honer och Eir Nutiden, held double

Yarn Quantities
Size 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) requires
BC: 4 (5, 5, 6, 7) 100g skeins

CC: 1 (1, 2, 2, 2) 100g skeins


{note that these are conservative estimates, for ‘standard’ yarns. If using Honer och Eir, you can typically subtract 100g from the total required.}

Gauge

17 sts x 23 rounds = 10cm/ 4” x 10cm/ 4”
for main fabric
23 sts x 28 rows = 10cm/ 4” x 10cm/ 4”
for edgings

Needles

Needle A: circular needle, 5mm (US 8) in diameter 

or as needed to meet gauge in main fabric 

Needle B: circular needle, 3mm (US 3) in diameter, 

or as needed to meet gauge in rib for neckband and cuffs

Notions

stitch markers, tapestry needle, scrap yarn, measuring tape

Special Techniques

stranded colourork, provisional cast-on, basic hand-stitching

Construction
worked seamlessly, top-down, with circular yoke

Sizing
Due to the nature of the colourwork motif of this design, there are only 5 sizes and they are spaced widely. An Appendix is provided with instructions for working in between these sizes. The overall size range covered is 80cm/32” - 150cm/60”

This pattern includes a colourwork chart.
This pattern includes a schematic with measurements.

Sample Info.
The sample shown is a Size 2, worn with approximately 12cm/ 5” of positive ease. Knitted in Honer och Eir Nutiden yarn, held double, in the Aquamarine and Faithful colourways.