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HERITAGE SWEATER is a boyfriend-style raglan sweater with an oversized, cosy fit, a deep yoke, and extra-long sleeves and body. This timeless design features a classic all-over stranded colourwork pattern that can be worked in a single colour or by alternating multiple contrast colours—though only two colours are worked at a time. The rhythmic and easy-to-memorise pattern makes this garment ideal for knitters new to stranded colourwork.

HERITAGE draws inspiration from traditional Norwegian menswear and embodies the ‘I borrowed this’ feeling—like wearing your boyfriend’s, husband’s, or father’s big old sweater. Originally published in 2021, the design has been revamped for 2025 with an inclusive size range, improved grading, detailed instructions, and a lighter, more comfortable yarn choice.

Sizing
Please choose a size 14-24 cm / 5.5-9.5 in larger than your actual chest circumference. For the best results, please view the table and schematic (pages 6 and 7) to review the measurements at other body points. With greater discrepancies in upper chest and full chest measurements, I recommend going with the upper chest measurement. The sample in the photos is size 2 with 22 cm / 8.75 in positive ease.

You can choose from 9 unisex #sizeinclusive sizes, with finished bust circumferences of:

88, 98, 108 118, 128, 138 {148, 158, 168} cm | 34.75, 38.5, 42.5 46.5, 50.5, 54.25 {58.25, 62.25, 66.25} in

to fit upper bust:
74.5, 84, 94.5 102, 108, 115 {122.5, 130, 137.5} cm | 29.25, 33, 37.25 40.25, 42.5, 45.25 {48.25, 51.25, 54.25} in

and full bust from:
72, 82, 92 102, 114, 120 {130, 142, 152} cm | 28, 32.25, 36.25 40.5, 45, 47.75 {51.5, 56, 59.75} in

to:
82, 92, 102 112, 124, 130 {140, 152, 162} cm | 32, 36.25, 40.25 44.5, 48.75, 51.5 {55.5, 59.75, 63.75} in.

A schematic with comprehensive measurements is included in the knitting pattern.

Recommended Yarn (Aran/Worsted)
Sample 2 (V2)
Höner och Eir - Nutiden (unspun yarn, comes in plates of ~100 g ~ 530 m / approx. 580 yds) - in Nature White (MC) - held double, and in Körsbeneja & Lugnet (CC) - one strand of each held together.

Main Color (MC):

• Meters: 1830, 2080, 2270 2495, 2690, 2875 {3115, 3325, 3595} m
• Yards: 2000, 2275, 2480 2730, 2940, 3145 {3405, 3635, 3930} yd
• Grams: 345, 390, 430 470, 510, 540 {590, 625, 680} g
• Plates: 4, 4, 5 5, 6, 6 {6, 7, 7}

Contrast Color (CC):

• Meters: 510, 590, 655 720, 785, 845 {920, 990, 1080}
• Yards: 560, 645, 715 785, 860, 925{1005, 1085, 1180}
• Grams: 95, 110, 125 135, 150, 160 {175, 185, 205}
• Plates: 1, 2, 2 2, 2, 2 {2, 2, 3}

Yarn Substitutes (Aran/Worsted)
Sample 1 (V1, Original)
DROPS Design - Drops Alaska (100% New Wool, 50 g = 70 m / approx. 77 yds)

Main Color (MC):

• Meters: 1160, 1320, 1440 1585, 1705, 1825 {1975, 2110, 2280}
• Yards: 1270, 1445, 1575 1735, 1865, 1995 {2160, 2310, 2495}
• Grams: 830, 940, 1030 1130, 1220, 1300 {1410, 1505, 1630}
• Balls: 17, 19, 21 23, 25, 26 {29, 31, 33}

Contrast Color (CC - Total):

• Meters: 325, 375, 415 455, 500, 535 {585, 625, 685}
• Yards: 355, 410, 455 500, 545, 585 {640, 685, 750}
• Grams: 230, 270, 295 325, 355, 380 {420, 445, 490}
• Balls: 5, 6, 6 7, 8, 8 {9, 9, 10}

Contrast Color 1 & 2 (Each):

• Meters: 175, 205, 225 250, 270, 295 {320, 340, 375}
• Yards: 190, 225, 245 275, 295, 325 {350, 370, 410}
• Grams: 125, 145, 160 180, 195, 210 {230, 245, 270}
• Balls: 3, 3, 4 4, 4, 5 {5, 5, 6}

Note: The provided meterages/yardages (approximate due to rounding) already include a safety margin. However, your individual yarn consumption may vary based on your yarn, gauge, size, and the desired sleeve/body length. It is advisable to purchase slightly more than you think you’ll need. The meterages listed for each color separately include a larger safety margin, as multi-color projects may use more or less of each shade depending on order and distribution.

Needles
3.5 mm (US 4), 4.0 mm (US 6) and 5.5 mm (US 9) 60-120 cm/24-47 in circular needles and/or DPNs.

Notions
Stitch markers, stitch holders, a darning needle for weaving in ends, measuring tape, scissors.

Pattern Difficulty: Advanced beginner

Pattern specifications
The pattern includes comprehensive written instructions, a supplementary chart, and a schematic with measurements.

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