To celebrate our addition of sizes 7-9 (bust sizes 56, 60 and 64 inches, the pattern is $2 off!

Shield maidens were ferocious female Viking warriors that were vibrantly described in many Norse sagas.Until recently, shield maidens were largely considered mythical; however, a 2017 DNA analysis confirmed that a body found buried along with several weapons and horses was in fact female.

I’ve always found inspiration in strong female figures. Shield
Maiden is a circular yoke, fingering weight, ¾ length sleeve
sweater designed to feature a stitch based on the Norse rune
that represents these exceptional women.

Yarn
Malabrigo Sock (100% superwash
merino wool; 440 yds 402 m/100 g): Color
#1 Plomo (MC), 2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 3) skeins, Color
#2 Cian (CC), 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) skeins

and for the larger sizes:
Color #1 Plomo (MC), 4 (4, 4) skeins, Color #2 Cian (CC), 1 (1, 1) skein

Needles
Size US 6 (4.0mm) needles, with circular cord at least 2”/10cm smaller than chosen bust size
Size US 4 (3.50mm) needles, with circular cord
of 8”/20cm or dpns for preferred method of
knitting smaller circumference in the round, and
with a circular cord at least 2”/10 cm smaller
than chosen bust size. Or size needed to obtain gauge

Gauge
24 sts and 32 rows = 4” 10cm in
Stockinette st after blocking

Sizes
1-6, with bust measurements 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52)
7-9, with bust measurements 56 (60, 64)

These are given in 2 separate PDFs, so each family of sizes can have different rates of increases.

While this is more work to do it this way, it’s a better way to create size-inclusive patterns.

Notions
Tapestry needle, 2 stitch markers, stitch holders or scrap yarn, measuring tape