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Nara
WOMEN’S PULLOVER
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YARN Freja (100% acrylic, 142 yd/130 m / 50 g) BACK

ALTERNATE YARN SUGGESTIONS
Aurora (70% acrylic, 15% mohair, 15% wool, 284 With larger size circular, CO 105 (113, 121, 129, 139,
yd/260 m / 100 g) 151, 163, 175) sts. Purl 1 row, placing 2 markers, with
GAUGE Approx. 20 sts x 28 rows/rnds in stockinette the first after 26 (30, 34, 38, 43, 49, 47, 53) sts and
on larger size needles = 4 x 4 in / 10 x 10 cm. one when 26 (30, 34, 38, 43, 49, 47, 53) sts rem on
Adjust needle size to obtain correct gauge if
the row.
necessary.
SIZES XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL) Work back and forth in stockinette with 1 knit st at
GARMENT CHEST Approx. 42¼ (45¼, 48½, 51½, 55½, the edge at both sides, at the beginning and end of
60¼, 65, 69¾) in / 107 (115, 123, 131, 141, 153, 165, every row. Work following the chart on the sts
177) cm between the markers. Work as now est until back
GARMENT LENGTH Approx. 21¼ (21¼, 22, 23¼, 23¾, measures approx. 8¼ (8¼, 8¾, 9, 9½, 10¼, 11, 11¾)
25¼, 26¾, 27½) in / 54 (54, 56, 59, 60, 64, 68, 70) cm in / 21 (21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 28, 30) cm. End with a WS
GARMENT SLEEVE LENGTH Approx. 17¼ (17¼, 17¾,
row and place sts on a holder while you work the
18½, 19¼, 19¼, 18½, 18½) in / 44 (44, 45, 47, 49, 49,
47, 47) cm front.
YARN AMOUNTS AND COLORS
Approx. 450 (500, 550, 550, 600, 600, 650, 700) g FRONT
(color 226034, Pale Orange)
NEEDLES U. S. sizes 4 and 6 / 3.5 and 4 mm: 32 in / Left Shoulder
80 cm circulars; cable needle With larger size needle and RS of back facing, pick up
NOTIONS 3 stitch markers and knit 34 (38, 41, 45, 50, 56, 61, 67) sts on left side.
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY Intermediate
Work back and forth in stockinette with a knit 1 edge
DESIGNER Agnes Brandels
st at each side on every row until piece is approx. 2
(2½, 2½, 2½, 2½, 2¾, 2¾, 2¾) in / 5 (6, 6, 6, 6, 7, 7,
Nara is a cozy sweater with cables over the back. It is
7) cm.
worked from the top down beginning with the back,
then to the shoulders, before the work is joined so the
Now begin increasing on the right side to shape
body can be knit in the round.
neckline.

STITCHES AND TECHNIQUES Row 1 (RS): K2, M1L, knit to end of row.
Row 2 (WS): K1, purl to last st, k1.
See Tips and Shortcuts on the last page for common
abbreviations and other useful information.
Work these two rows a total of 9 (9, 10, 10, 10, 10, 11,
11) times = 43 (47, 51, 55, 60, 66, 72, 78) sts for left
M1R = make 1 right: With left needle, lift strand
front. Cut yarn and place sts on holder while you work
between 2 sts from back to front and knit into front
right front.
loop = right-leaning increase.
M1L = make 1 left: With left needle, lift strand
Right Shoulder
between 2 sts from front to back and knit into back
With larger size needle and RS of back facing, pick up
loop = left-leaning increase.
and knit 34 (38, 41, 45, 50, 56, 61, 67) sts on right
Italian bind-off
side. Work back and forth in stockinette with a k1
Video: https://youtu.be/CzhDQh1h7Mg
edge st at each side on every row until piece is
approx. 2 (2½, 2½, 2½, 2½, 2¾, 2¾, 2¾) in / 5 (6, 6,
6, 6, 7, 7, 7) cm.

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42, 42, 40, 40) cm. Change to smaller size needle and
work around in k1, p1 ribbing for approx. 2¾ in / 7
Now begin increasing on the left side to shape cm. BO using Italian bind-off method.
neckline.
Row 1 (RS): Knit until 2 sts rem, M1R, k2. Make the second sleeve the same way.
Row 2 (WS): K1, purl to last st, k1.
Work these two rows a total of 9 (9, 10, 10, 10, 10, 11, NECKBAND
11) times = 43 (47, 51, 55, 60, 66, 72, 78) sts for right
front. Now join both front pieces, casting on new sts With smaller size circular, beginning at center back,
for front neck. pick up and knit 100 (104, 112, 112, 116, 116, 124,
124) sts around neckline (make sure you have an even
Knit across right front, CO 19 sts, place sts of left number of sts). Work around in k1, p1 ribbing for
front on needle and knit across = 105 (113, 121, 129, approx. 2 in / 5 cm.
139, 151, 163, 175) sts for front.
Now work 3 rnds of double knitting as follows: *K1, sl
Work back and forth in stockinette (don’t forget edge 1 purlwise with yarn in front*; rep *-* around for a
sts at each side) until front is same length as back. total of 3 rnds. Work around in k1, p1 ribbing for 2 in /
5 cm. BO in ribbing. Fold neckband and sew down
BODY bound-off edge to neckline.

Join back and front so you can begin working in the FINISHING
round. Knit across sts of front, CO 1 st, pm (for
beginning of rnd), CO 1 st, place sts of back on needle Weave in all ends neatly on WS. Dampen sweater,
and work across as est, CO 2 sts, knit across front to preferably from a spray bottle. Roll garment in a
marker = 214 (230, 246, 262, 282, 306, 330, 354) sts towel to absorb excess water. Lay flat to dry, patted
for body. out to finished measurements.

Continue around in stockinette and cable pattern as

est until body measures approx. 10¾ (10¾, 11, 11¾,
11¾, 12¾, 13½, 13½) in / 27 (27, 28, 30, 30, 32, 34,
34) cm from underarms.

Change to smaller size circular and work around in k1,

p1 ribbing for approx. 2½ in / 6 cm. BO using Italian
bind-off method.

SLEEVES

With larger size needle, beginning at center of

underarm, pick up and knit 76 (80, 80, 84, 90, 98, 104,
112) sts around armhole; pm for beginning of rnd at
center of underarm. Knit around for 1¼ in / 3 cm and
then begin decreases to shape sleeve.

Decrease Rnd: K1, k2tog, knit until 3 sts rem, ssk, k1 =

2 sts decreased.

Decrease the same way every 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 1¼, 1¼, 1)

in / 5 (5, 5, 5, 5, 3, 3, 2.5) cm a total of 2 (4, 3, 5, 6, 10,
10, 12) times = 72 (72, 74, 74, 78, 78, 84, 88) sts rem.
Continue around in stockinette without further
decreasing until sleeve measures approx. 14½ (14½,
15, 15¾, 16½, 16½, 15¾, 15¾) in / 37 (37, 38, 40,

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Knit on RS, purl on WS

Purl on RS, knit on WS
Place 3 sts on cable needle and hold behind work, k3, k3 from cable needle
Place 3 sts on cable needle and hold in front of work, k3, k3 from cable needle
Place 4 sts on cable needle and hold behind work, k4, k4 from cable needle
Place 4 sts on cable needle and hold in front of work, k4, k4 from cable needle
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Tips & shortcuts Abbreviations

TO AVOID QUESTIONS alt = alternately, approx. = approximately, beg = begin,

bl = back loop, BOR = beginning of row/round,
Before you begin knitting, read through the pattern. cc = contrasting color, col = color, cont = continue,
dec = decrease, EOR = end of row/round, fl = front loop,
STITCH COUNT inc = increase, m = marker, mm = millimeters,
mc = main color, patt = pattern, pm = place marker,
Always knit or crochet a gauge swatch as rep = repeat, rnd(s) = round/rounds,
recommended in the pattern. If your stitch count RM = remove marker, RS = right side, sl = slip,
doesn’t match the gauge given in the pattern, try sl m = slip marker, st(s) = stitches, tog = together,
again with larger or smaller needles or hook. If your WS = wrong side, yo = yarn over
gauge doesn’t match that in the pattern, your item
will not be the correct size or shape.
KNITTING

HIGHLIGHT BO = bind off, cn = cable needle, CO = cast on,

dpn(s) = double-pointed needles, g st = garter stitch,
Highlight the size you will knit or crochet throughout the k1f&b = knit in front and back loop of same stitch,
pattern to make it easier to follow the instructions. k = knit (stitch), k2tog = knit two stitches together,
kw = knitwise, LH = left hand needle, p = purl (stitch),
CHARTS pw = purlwise, RH = right hand needle,
ssk = slip, slip, knit, St st = stockinette/stocking stitch,
It will be easier to follow a chart if you mark your row
wyib = with yarn in back, wyif = with yarn in front
with a ruler and magnetic board or sticky note.

CROCHETING
EASE
ch = chain stitch, dc = double crochet,
The amount of ease included in our garments varies
dtr = double treble crochet, hdc = half double crochet,
depending on the type and shape of the garment. To
htr = half treble crochet, sc = single crochet,
determine the right size, we recommend that you first
sl st = slip stitch, tr = treble crochet,
measure your body. Then you can calculate the
tr tr = triple treble crochet
garment size depending on how much ease you want
the garment to have. The schematics for each piece
show all the garment measurements.
Difficulty
TWO-COLOR STRANDED KNITTING Beginner: Anyone with no experience
knitting/crocheting. Easy techniques and clear
When knitting more than 3-4 stitches of the same
explanations.
color, twist the color strands around each other on
Adventurous Beginner: For a beginner ready to take
the wrong side to avoid long strands or “floats” on the
the next step. Clear explanations so you can try some
back. If the yarns need to be twisted on several
new techniques.
rows/rounds, make sure you do not stack the twists in
Intermediate: Anyone who has knitted/crocheted for a
the same place to prevent the yarns from showing
while but who wants a challenge. More advanced
through on the right side.
techniques and two steps occur at the same time.
Experienced: For experienced knitters/crocheters who
TIPS FÖR HAND DYED YARN
have already tried many techniques and methods.
Make sure you have enough yarn to complete your project. Advanced/uncommon techniques and several steps
The colors may vary from time to time. To get a smooth occur simultaneously.
color mix, you can alternate between two skeins: knit two
rows from one and two rows from another skein.

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