This is a Norwegian-style unisex cardigan, knit in the round with steeked front and armholes. Patterns are centered on front and back. Includes optional pockets on front of sweater. No waist shaping. Basic patterns are lice stitch and running Samoyed dogs, knit in Ladder-Back Jacquard. Cuffs and bands worked in contrasting colors.

Sizes available in Teen/Youth 12-16 and Adult XS-6X. Finished chest sizes begin at 38”/97 cm and stop at 74”/188 cm.

Sweater is worked in Rauma Finull (sport-weight yarn) in 2 colors, plus white for the dogs. The dogs also call for (optional) lace weight mohair to create a fluffy illusion.

Needles: US 2 (2.75 mm) and US 3 (3.25 mm) circular needles, or size needed to reach gauge; for body use a needle 32” or longer, for sleeves 12”. You may substitute dp needles in the same sizes for sleeves.

Notions
Markers for end of round, left side, center front, center back
Markers (optional)
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
Felting needle or kit for securing steeks
10-12 Buttons: ¾”/19 mm, depending on sweater length

Gauge: 24 sts/26 rows = 4”/10 cm on larger needles in stockinette stitch.

Teen Sizes: 12 (14, 16)
Balls
MC: 6 (6, 7)
CC1: 2 (2, 2)
CC2: 1 (1, 1)

Yards
MC: 1146 (1146, 1337)
CC1: 382 (382, 382)
CC2: 191 (191, 191)

Meters
MC: 1050 (1050, 1225)
CC1: 350 (350, 350)
CC2: 175 (175, 175)

Adult Sizes: XS (S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, 6X)
Balls
MC: 7 (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
CC1: 2 (2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3)
CC2: 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2)

Yards
MC: 1337 (1528, 1719, 1910, 2101, 2292, 2483, 2674, 2865, 3056)
CC1: 382 (382, 382, 382, 573, 573, 573, 573, 573, 573)
CC2: 191 (191, 191, 191, 191, 382, 382, 382, 382, 382)

Meters
MC: 1225 (1400, 1575, 1750, 1925, 2100, 2275, 2450, 2625, 2800)
CC1: 350 (350, 350, 350, 525, 525, 525, 525, 525, 525)
CC2: 175 (175, 175, 175, 175, 350, 350, 350, 350, 350)

Proceeds from the sale of this pattern will be donated to Y-Not Save a Sam Samoyed Rescue.