Sigrid by The Howling Fjord

Sigrid

Machine Knitting
February 2020
DK (11 wpi) ?
23 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
1203 - 1640 yards (1100 - 1500 m)
XS - S - M - L - XL - XXL
English French
This pattern is available from etsy.com for kr.75.00.

This pattern is made for machine knitters. The model has been made with the LK150 SILVER REED knitting machine. If you are using another machine, you can still use this pattern, but you might have to use another tension to get a similar gauge. Please do a test knitting swatch to find the correct tension for your machine.

Language:
•English

Gauge:
• 23 stitches = 10cm

Overview: The Sigrid sweater is made with two threads of different colors. The darkest is used as the main color while the lightest is used for details. It is knitted in 5 parts on a knitting machine from bottom to top, then sewn together with a wool sewing needle.

Sizing:
XS (S) M (L) XL (XXL)

Finish garment measurements:
• Chest circumference in cm: 86 (92) 100 (106) 112 (118)
• Length in cm:52 (54) 56 (58) 60 (62)

Please measure yourself before starting to find the size that will fit you! Our model is wearing the size S. She measures 1m57 and her chest circumference is 86 cm (Positive ease of 6 cm).

Difficulty:
Medium (mostly time consuming because of hand manipulation techniques, but not overly complicated)
This pattern is aimed at beginners, with step by step explanations.

Techniques used:
• E-wrap cast on method.
• Reforming stitches with the tappet tool to get a purl stitch.
• Manually knitting the lightest color for the fair isle.
• Decreasing one stitch at the edge.
• Back-stitch method of closure with a wool sewing needle.
• Blind stitch to join side seams.
• Joining pieces on the machine.

This digital, print-at-home PDF knitting pattern comes in 6 different booklets (1 for each size) for clear and easy to follow instructions.

This pattern is for private use only. It may not be copied, sold or otherwise distributed. Products made from this pattern may not be sold.