In a tribute to Herlig DK’s inner Viking spirit, I’ve crafted the Farsund Cardigan, drawing from traditional Norwegian Selbu colorways and patterning. This stranded and steeked cardigan seamlessly blends the timeless artistry of the North with modern Canadian design sensibilities. The result is a striking, Nordic-inspired garment featuring a captivating geometric motif, which gracefully extends from the seamless yoke down to the hem and cuffs.

Farsund is meticulously worked from the top down and thoughtfully steeked, ensuring a comfortable and stylish fit. To add an extra touch of elegance, the button band is lined with the accent color, concealing cleverly hidden buttonholes. It’s a fusion of heritage and contemporary fashion, uniting the best of Scandinavian and Canadian craftsmanship in a single, must-have piece.

Sizes
XS (S, M) (L, XL, 2X) (3X, 4X, 5X)
Sample shown in Size M, 101 cm / 39 ¾“ Finished Circumference at widest point of torso.

Modelled with 4.5 cm / 1 ¾“ ease.

Finished Measurements
Bust/Chest circumference: 82 (89.5, 101) (112.5, 120, 131) (138.5, 150, 161.5) cm / 32 ¼ (35 ¼, 39 ¾) (44 ¼, 47 ¼, 51 ½) (54 ½, 59, 63 ½)“
Sleeve Length from underarm: 42 (44.5, 45.5) (45.5, 47, 48) (49.5, 49.5, 49.5) cm / 16 ½ (17 ½, 18) (18, 18 ½, 19) (19 ½, 19 ½, 19 ½)”
Overall Length neck to hem: 62 (63, 64) (66, 67, 69) (70.5, 73, 74.5) cm / 24 ½ (24 ¾, 25 ¼) (26, 26 ½, 27 ¼) (27 ¾, 28 ¾, 29 ¼)“

Gauge
26.5 sts and 35 rows = 10 cm / 4” in Stocking stitch on Size A needle.
26.5 sts and 35 rows = 10 cm / 4” in stranded colorwork on Size B needle.

Materials
Yarn:
Ancient Arts Fibre Crafts Herlig DK
50%Viking NorwayWool/50%Fine Merino, 100g/3.5oz, 250m/273yds

Sample shown in: Just Before Midnight (MC); Au Naturel (CC); and Heart (AC).

Yardage:
MC: 4 (5, 5) (6, 6, 7) (8, 8, 9) skeins; CC: 2 (2, 2) (2, 3, 3) (3, 3, 3) skeins; AC: 1 skein.

Estimated yardage: MC: 1000 (1145, 1300) (1485, 1620, 1825) (1970, 2165, 2340) yds; CC: 390 (425, 475) (530, 580, 635) (665, 715, 760) yds; AC: 60 (65, 75) (85, 95, 105) (115, 125, 135) yds.

Needle Sizes:
Size A: One size set 3.5 mm / US 4 for solid coloured body and sleeves: minimum 80 cm / 32” circular needle, 100 cm / 40” circular needle (Magic Loop) for sleeves or set of five double-pointed, or size needed to achieve gauge.
Size B: 3.75 mm / US 5 for stranded colourwork areas of body and sleeves: minimum 80 cm / 32” circular needle, 100 cm / 40” circular needle (Magic Loop) for sleeves or set of five double-pointed, or size needed to achieve gauge.

Notions: 7 x 1.5 cm / 5/8” buttons, matching sewing thread, removable stitch markers, sewing machine for reinforcing steeks (optional), sewing needle, sharp scissors, stitch holders or waste yarn, stitch markers, tapestry needle.