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DESCRIPTION

URSINA is a classic sweater with simple construction and unique detailing. A rework of my URSA sweater pattern, which was designed for bulky weight yarn in 9 sizes, this new pattern has been graded for both sport and worsted weight in 12 sizes. The sweater is constructed from the top-down with raglan shaping for the sleeves, optional horizontal bust darts in 6 cup sizes, and instructions and yardage details for cropped or full length. Like the original pattern, URSINA includes directions to try it on as you work and notations to help you tweak the size according to your preference.
 

SIZING

All of my garment patterns are #sizeinclusive up to at least a 60” full bust circumference.

To get a sense of how this sweater might fit you, check out the test-knitting round-up on my blog here.

To choose your size, measure the circumference of your torso around the fullest part of your chest and choose the size that fits with 2-6” of positive ease. If you are between sizes, you can size up or down depending on whether you want more or less ease in the bicep.

SPORT – sizes by finished bust circumference:
In inches: (32, 36, 39.25, 42.5) [46.5, 49.5, 53.5, 56.75] {60, 64, 67.25, 70.5}
In centimeters: (80, 90, 98, 106) [116, 124, 134, 142] {150, 160, 168, 176}

WORSTED – sizes by finished bust circumference:
In inches: (32, 35, 39, 42) [46, 50, 53, 56] {60, 64, 67, 70}
In centimeters: (80, 87.5, 97.5, 105) [115, 125, 133, 140] {150, 160, 168, 175}

Optional horizontal bust darts
Measure your full bust circumference and your upper bust circumference (at your underarms). If the difference between these measurements is less than 2” / 5 cm, you do not need to add bust darts. If it is 2” or greater, determine your size as follows:

• Size A: 2-3” / 2.5-5cm
• Size B: 3-4” / 5-7.5cm
• Size C: 4-5” / 7.5-10cm
• Size D: 5-6” / 10-12.5cm
• Size E: 6-7” / 12.5-15cm
• Size F: 7”+ / 15cm+

PATTERN PHOTOS: The marled grey sweater is sport weight, size 8 with size C bust darts, worn with +3” of ease at the bust and -1.5” of ease at the bicep; the heathered purple sweater is worsted weight, size 9 with size C bust darts, worn with +9.25” of ease at the bust and 0” of ease at the bicep; and the natural cream sweater is worsted weight, size 2 with no bust darts, worn with +3” of ease at the bust and 0” of ease at the bicep.
 
 
GAUGE, NEEDLES, NOTIONS

SPORT:

• Gauge: 20 sts and 32 rows over 4”/10cm in stockinette after blocking
• Recommended needles: US 4 (3.5 mm) 24”/60 cm – 40”/100 cm circular

WORSTED:

• Gauge: 16 sts and 26 rows over 4”/10cm in stockinette after blocking
• Recommended needles: US 7 (4.5 mm) 24”/60 cm – 40”/100 cm circular

Notions: stitch markers (including 3 contrasting options), stitch holders or scrap yarn, darning needle
 
 
YARN

This sweater is designed for either a sport or worsted weight wool/wool blend. I used Magpie Fibers Marled Nest Sport (350 yds/100 g) and Magpie Fibers Nest (210 yds/100 g), a non-superwash 100% domestic Corriedale wool. These yarns have a light, bouncy hand with great memory and stitch definition.

Click here to check out Magpie Fibers Nest!

SPORT cropped:
Skeins: (3, 3, 3, 3) [4, 4, 4, 4] {5, 5, 6, 6}
Yards: (775, 850, 925, 1000) [1100, 1200, 1300, 1400] {1525, 1650, 1775, 1900}
Meters: (705, 775, 840, 910) [1000, 1090, 1185, 1275] {1390, 1500, 1615, 1730}

SPORT full length:
Skeins: (3, 3, 4, 4) [4, 4, 5, 5] {5, 6, 6, 6}
Yards: (875, 975, 1075, 1175) [1300, 1400, 1500, 1600] {1725, 1850, 1975, 2100}
Meters: (795, 885, 980, 1070) [1185, 1275, 1365, 1455] {1570, 1685, 1795, 1910}

WORSTED cropped:
Skeins: (4, 4, 4, 5) [5, 5, 6, 6] {7, 8, 8, 9}
Yards: (650, 725, 800, 875) [950, 1050, 1150, 1250] {1375, 1500, 1650, 1800}
Meters: (590, 660, 730, 795) [865, 955, 1045, 1140] {1250, 1365, 1500, 1640}

WORSTED full length:
Skeins: (4, 4, 5, 5) [6, 6, 7, 7] {8, 9, 9, 10}
Yards: (725, 800, 875, 975) [1075, 1200, 1325, 1450] {1575, 1700, 1850, 2000}
Meters: (660, 730, 795, 885) [980, 1090, 1205, 1320] {1445, 1550, 1685, 1820}

Other suitable yarns:

SPORT WEIGHT

$
Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Sport
Briggs & Little Sport
Brown Sheep Nature Spun Sport

$$
Quince & Co. Chickadee
Sincere Sheep Cormo Sport
Retrosaria Vovó

$$$
The Farmers Daughter Fibers Recollect
Little Skein in the Big Wool Harvest
La Bien Aimée Helix (held double)

WORSTED WEIGHT

$
Peace Fleece Worsted
Briggs & Little Regal
Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted
Custom Woolen Mills Mule Spinner

$$
Custom Woolen Mills Field & Forage
Stonehedge Fiber Mill Shepherd’s Wool Worsted
Quite & Co. Lark
Brooklyn Tweed Shelter

$$$
Little Skein in the Big Wool Targhee Sweater
Ritual Dyes Elder
Stone Wool Cormo
Jill Draper Makes Stuff Windham

SHARING

☀️ See pictures of other Ursina sweaters and share pictures of your own progress on Instagram with the hashtag #UrsinaSweater. Be sure to tag @jacquelinecieslak too! ☀️

Thank you to Kristina McGrath for her work as tech editor on this pattern, to Magpie Fibers for yarn support, and to Maressa Fernandez for modeling.