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WOLF WINTER is a classic round-yoke sweater knit from the top-down, featuring minimalist stranded colourwork inspired by traditional Nordic designs. What sets it apart is the use of slipped stitches, which not only enhance visual interest and make the colourwork stand out, but also add a playful, engaging detail that brings a delightful ‘just-one-more-row’ appeal to the entire project.

Design inspiration
WOLF WINTER (derived from the Swedish ‘’Vargavinter’’) describes an exceptionally harsh and bitterly cold winter. During such winters, humans, wolves, and other animals alike faced survival challenges and scarcity in the most brutal and prolonged cold seasons.

WOLF WINTER symbolises not only the harshness and brutality of winter and its struggles but also the resilience of animals and humans enduring those challenging times.

This design—and its name—has been in my mind for years. As you can imagine, wolves hold a deeply special meaning for me. I knew this sweater, bearing its evocative name derived from Swedish folklore, would be knit with Swedish yarn—specifically Nutiden unspun yarn from Höner och Eir. I had only been waiting for the perfect colourway. When Höner och Eir released Total Mörker (Total Darkness in Swedish) at the end of 2023, I knew it was the one. This nearly black yarn, with a blue undertone interspersed with pale grey flecks of contrasting yarn, evokes the muted grey-white of snow on an overcast winter day or moonlight on a cold night. The black represents the backdrop of short, dark days, barren earth, and leafless trees, all held in silent, frozen animation.

And while historically both the wolf and long winters had more negative connotations, this sweater—and its name—is my love letter to wolves and to the stark, quiet beauty of a winter landscape.

Sizing
Please choose a size 6-12 cm/ 2.25-4.75 in larger than your actual chest circumference.

You can choose from 9 unisex #sizeinclusive sizes, with finished bust circumferences of:

• 83, 94, 103 114, 124, 134 {143, 154, 164} cm | 32.75, 37, 40.5 45, 48.75, 52.75 {56.25, 60.75, 64.5} in

to fit upper bust:

• 74.5, 84, 94.5 102, 108, 115 {122.5, 130, 137.5} cm | 29.25, 33, 37.25 40.25, 42.5, 45.25 {48.25, 51.25, 54.25} in

and full bust from:

• 71, 82, 91 102, 112, 122 {131, 142, 152} cm | 28, 32.25, 35.75 40.25, 44, 48.5 {51.5, 55.75, 59.75} in

to:

• 77, 87, 97 108, 118, 128 {137, 148, 158} cm | 30.25, 34.25, 38.25 42.5, 46.5, 50.5 {54, 58.25, 62.25} in

A schematic with comprehensive measurements is included in the knitting pattern.

Recommended Yarn (Aran/Worsted)
Höner och Eir - Nutiden (unspun yarn, comes in plates of ~100 g ~ 530 m/ approx. 580 yds) - in colourway (MC) - ‘Total Mörker’ - and a light grey colourway (CC) - held double:

Main Color (MC):
Meters: 1585, 1875, 2095 2275, 2520, 2700 {2910, 3220, 3520}
Yards: 1735, 2050, 2290 2490, 2755, 2955 {3180, 3520, 3850} Grams: 300, 355, 395 430, 475, 510 {550, 610, 665}
Plates: 3, 4, 4 5, 5, 6 {6, 7, 7}

Contrast Color (CC):
Meters: 105, 145, 165 180, 200, 210 {230, 250, 275
Yards: 115, 160, 180 195, 220, 230 {250, 275, 300}
Grams: 20, 25, 30 35, 40, 40 {45, 45, 50}
Plates: 1 for all sizes

Needles
3.5 mm (US 4) and 4.5 mm (US 7) 60-120 cm/ 24-47 in circular needles and/or DPNs.

Notions
Stitch markers, stitch holders, a darning needle for weaving in ends, measuring tape, scissors.

Pattern Difficulty: Advanced beginner

Pattern specifications
The pattern includes comprehensive written instructions, charts, and a schematic with measurements.

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