Resize to Fit. This sweater, worked in a top-down raglan construction, can be adapted in both width and length during knitting for a good fit. All sizes start alike, and by checking the gauge a second time on the yoke, you can follow the size that gives the desired circumference with the yoke working like a big swatch. The recommended ease is m...

Resize to Fit. This pullover, worked in a top-down raglan construction, can be adapted in both width and length during knitting for a good fit. All sizes start alike, and by checking the gauge a second time on the yoke, you can follow the size that gives the desired circumference with the yoke working like a big swatch. The recommended ease is ...

Checkered Mittens Junior

Checkered Mittens from the Heath, Traditional Danish Mittens

Striped Mittens from the Heath, Traditional Danish Mittens

Striped Mittens from the Heath, Traditional Danish Mittens

Top with short sleeves worked in a top-down raglan construction with the option to adapt the length of body and sleeves. The recommended ease is moderate, an approx. 5-12 cm (2-4”) positive ease.

Sweden and Denmark had in the years 1700’s and 1800’s a tradition for Damask Knitting, patterns created with knit and purl stitches. The patterns were inspired by the silk shirts of the nobility with patterns from the woven damask. This pattern originates from a nightshirt in cotton from Harplinge, Sweden belonging to Nordiska Museet, Stockholm...

This pattern in Damask knitting originates from a nightshirt in cotton from Harplinge, Sweden belonging to Nordiska Museet, Stockholm, the original nightshirt shirt is dated 1750-69. Making the pattern stand out, the pullover is worked tightly; the stated gauge will be difficult to achieve with a thicker yarn.

The Pine Tree pattern is a beginner friendly lace pattern, with only in- and decreases every second round/row (knit rows). The body of the two sizes are worked with 14 (16) repeats respectively. Further adjustments in circumference can be made by changing the gauge slightly up or down.