Guld sweater is a cropped mohair sweater with a beautiful bow detail in the neck. It can be used both ways so that the bow will be in the back or in the front. Add a knitted ribbon or a silk scarf to use as a bow. You can also add some embroided flowers creating a beautiful detail if you wish to add that little extra for your sweater. Guld is an easy sweater to knit, with a traditional raglan design, therefore it is also suitable for a beginners.

Sizes: XS (S) M (L) XL

Finished bust circumference: 82.5 (89.5) 101 (110.5) 120 cm / 33 (35.75) 40.5 (44.25) 48”.

Ease: Suggested positive ease on bust circumference 5 cm / 2”. Pictured in size S.

Length from underarm to hem: Approx. 35 cm / 13.75”. The length can easily be altered to your own liking (the raglan length is longer for the bigger sizes, therefore the total length of the sweater will also be longer).

Upper arm circumference: 32 (33) 34 (35.5) 37.5 cm / 12.75 (13.25) 13.75 (14.25) 15”.

Sleeve length from underarm: 42 (43) 44 (45) 46 cm/ 16.5 (17) 17.5 (17.75) 18.25”.

Gauge: 17 sts x 24 rnds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” using 5 mm (US8) needles, holding both yarns together.

Needles: 4 mm (US6) and 5 mm (US8) circular needles, 4 mm (US6) DPNs. For the knitted bow you need one long circular needle 4 mm (US6).

Yarn: 150 (175) 200 (225) 250 g Brushed Lace Mohair by Canard (72 % kid mohair, 28 % mulberry silk - 210 m / 230 yds / 25 g) color 3005 Sand, for the knitted bow and embroidered flowers you need additional 25 g. The sweater is worked with two strands of yarn held together.

Notions: 8 stitch markers, stitch holders or scrap yarn, tapestry needle. Silk/satin fabric if you are doing a silk bow.