This one, the Very Swedish Sweater is an evergreen, the evergreen among my knitting designs (about 700, until now). Why? Hard to say about evergreens, but they obviously have an “it" that appeals not only to me but to many others. A simple tune, that everyone can hum or whistle... can knit... easy to do.. easy to wear, the kids look cute in it , the
grown-ups get good memories of their own childhood and adolescense when wearing it. Fact is, it’s always in the repertory and now I pass it on to you, dear readers and knitters. Enjoy yourselves, your nearest and dearest, your friends with the pleasure of a Very Swedish Sweater!
SIZE: Small – Medium – Large
MATERIALS: GUNGA DIN 3-PLY WOOL, 500 – 600 – 700 g in natural white or grey, MC 100 g in each red and blue for stripes or
GUNGA DIN THICK COTTON 600 – 800 – 800 g in natural white, MC, 100 g in each red and blue for stripes or equivalent qualities.
NEEDLES: US# 4 and 6 (3 ½ and 4 mm), short circ.needle US# 4 (3 ½ mm) for neckline.
GAUGE: 18 sts. sto.st. on needles US# 6 (4 mm): app. 24 rows = a square of 4" (10 cm).
Take time to check gauge before you have gone too far!
MEASUREMENTS:
bust app.
44" – 45 ¾" – 48" (112 – 116 – 122 cm),
total length app. 25 ¼" – 25 ¾" – 27 ½" (64 – 65 – 70 cm).
