This design is named after the goddess Freya whom the Vikings worshiped as the goddess of Love and Beauty, but also as a warrior goddess and one of great wisdom and magic.

The slip-stitch pattern of the hoodie is reminiscent of a Nordic wood carving design that may have been used by Vikings. Additionally, because of the hoodie’s sleek shape it is a bit sexy with its low cut front and waist shaping, the total opposite of a frumpy winter sweater and hopefully will make you feel like a goddess wearing it.

Its construction is from the top-down with raglan sleeves. Because of this construction, the hoodie is easily customizable and notes to help adjust the pattern are included throughout the instructions.

Gift with Purchase: You will automatically receive the child sized pattern for the Mini-Freya Hoodie in sizes 4 (6, 8, 10, 12) when you purchase the adult sized pattern. (The child sized pattern can also be purchased separately.

Sizes:
XS (S, M, L1, L2)(XL, 2XL, 3XL) – to fit 34 (36, 38, 40, 42)(44, 48, 52)” chest with approx. 2” ease/to fit 86 (91, 97, 102, 107)(112, 122, 132) cm chest with approx. 5cm ease.

Yarn:
Madeline Tosh Sport (100% Merino; 270 yards/247 meters per skein) or Sport or DK weight yarn – 1250 (1300, 1350, 1450, 1500)(1600, 1700, 1850) yards/ 1150 (1200, 1250, 1325, 1375)(1460, 1550, 1700) meters

Gauge:
22 sts & 28 rows = 4”/10 cm

Needles:
U.S. 5 (3.75 mm) circular 16” & 32’’ needle & DPN (if not using magic loop)
U.S. 4 (3.5 mm) circular 32” needle & DPN (if not using magic loop)
Optional: U.S. 1 (2 mm) circular 32” needles

Notions:
Scrap yarn or spare needle to hold stitches
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle