Snowfield 
 by Hiromi Nagasawa

Snowfield 


Knitting
December 2024
both are used in this pattern
yarn held together
Lace
+ Worsted
= ?
14 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch
US 8 - 5.0 mm
US 10 - 6.0 mm
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)
English Finnish

The striking Snowfield sweater captures the joy of stepping onto a field covered with fresh snow. The contrast between the big, bold cables and the smooth stockinette stitch adds interest without being complicated to knit.

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)

Recommended ease: 7–12” / 18–30 cm of positive ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest Circumference: 42.5 (46, 49.5, 52.75, 56) (59.5, 63, 66.25, 69.5)“ / 108 (116.5, 125.5, 134, 142.5) (151, 159.5, 168, 176.5) cm.

Total Length from Top of Shoulder to Hem: 21.75 (22, 23.25, 23.5, 23.5) (24.5, 25.25, 25.5, 26.25)“ / 56 (57, 59, 59, 60) (62, 64, 64.5, 66.5) cm.

Upper Arm Circumference: 14 (15.25, 15.75, 16.75, 17.25) (18.5, 18.5, 19.75, 19.75)“ / 35.5 (38.5, 40, 42.5, 44) (47, 47, 50, 50) cm.

Sleeve Length from Underarm (Adjustable): 17.75 (17.75, 17.75, 16.5, 16.5) (16.25, 16.25, 14.5, 14.5)“ / 45 (45, 45, 42, 42) (41, 41, 37, 37) cm.

Collar Circumference: 19.75 (19.75, 19.75, 22.75, 22.75) (22.75, 22.75, 25.5, 25.5) / 50 (50, 50, 57.5, 57.5) (57.5, 57.5, 65, 65) cm.

MATERIALS
Yarn 1: 4 (4, 5, 5, 5) (6, 6, 6, 7) balls of Gilliatt by De Rerum Natura (100% Merino wool, 273 yds / 250 m – 100 g), colourway Sel.
Or 1005 (1095, 1170, 1245, 1325) (1410, 1500, 1585, 1675) yds / 920 (1000, 1070, 1140, 1210) (1290, 1370, 1450, 1530) m of worsted-weight yarn.

Yarn 2: 5 (5, 5, 6, 6) (6, 7, 7, 7) balls of Silk Mohair by Isager (75% super kid mohair, 25% silk, 232 yds / 212 m – 25 g), colourway 0.
Or 930 (1015, 1080, 1160, 1235) (1310, 1390, 1455, 1530) yds / 850 (930, 990, 1060, 1130) (1200, 1270, 1330, 1400) m of lace-weight yarn.

One strand of each yarn is held together throughout.

Alternative yarn suggestions are for example Brushed Fleece by Rowan (one strand), or Gilliatt and Bernice by De Rerum Natura (held together).

Needles: US 10 / 6 mm 24” / 60 cm (for yoke) and longer circular needles. US 8 / 5 mm 16” / 40 cm (for collar) and longer circular needles (for hem).

Notions: Stitch markers, cable needle, stitch holders or waste yarn.

GAUGE
14 sts and 20 rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 10 / 6 mm needles in St St, after blocking.

18 sts of Chart A patt measures approx. 4.5” / 11 cm in width, after blocking.

16 sts and 23 rounds to 4” / 10 cm on US 8 / 5 mm needles in 2 x 2 Rib, after blocking.