Knitting kit for Karen Sweater Version 2 in Önling No 1
Karen is a raglan sweater designed in cable knitting, inspired by 1940s housewife knitting, with a contemporary and modern touch. In the 1940s, cable knitting, diamond patterns of various kinds, and a close-fitted silhouette were at the height of fashion. All of this is incorporated into the Karen sweater, where the cable knitting is shaped like various kinds of diamonds that intersect.
The sweater comes in two versions. Here we knit Version 2, featuring a high single collar, long wide sleeves, a boxy oversized silhouette, and 17-25 cm [6.5-9.75 inches] of positive ease.
The sweater is seamless, and charts are included for each size. Karen sweater is not suitable for beginners.
We knit Karen Version 2 in our luxurious premium merino and Angora wool blend , resulting in a fabulous and soft sweater with a beautifully defined cable pattern.
This kit contains: Önling No 1 and a digital pattern
The pattern is a PDF file. Immediately after purchase you will be able to download the pattern directly from the purchase confirmation page. You will also receive an e-mail with a link to your pattern, and the pattern will be available here at the site via your personal account - so remember to create an account :-) .
Sizes: S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL) 6XL
Measurements
Version 2
Featuring high neck, boxy oversized fit and long sleeves
Bust circumference: 104 (108) 113 (118) 122 (129) 134 (144) 148 cm [41 (42.5) 44.5 (46.5) 48 (50.75) 52.75 (56.75) 58.25 inches]
Under arm sleeve length: 39 (39) 39 (39) 39 (37) 37 (37) 35 cm [15.5 (15.5) 15.5 (15.5) 15.5 (14.5) 14.5 (14.5) 13.75 inches]
Length (measured below the neckline on the front): 53 (54) 55 (56) 57 (58) 59 (60) 61 cm [21 (21.25) 21.5 (22) 22.5 (22.75) 23.25 (23.5) 24 inches]
Size guide
The sizes S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL) 6XL fits a bust circumference of 86-90 (90-94) 94-98 (98-102) 102-106 (106-112) 112-118 (118-124) 124-130 cm [34-35.5 (35.5-37) 37-38.5 (38.5-40.25) 40.25-41.75 (41.75-44) 44-46.5 (46.5-49) 49-51.25 inches]. Version 1 has approximately 9-14 cm [3.5- 5 .5 inches] of positive ease, and version 2 has approximately 17-25 cm [6.75-10 inches] of positive ease. If you are between two sizes then choose the largest. You can always make it smaller at the waist or bigger at the hips, but it is essential your sweater fits nicely over the bust. For version 1: the measurements for the waist and hips are made from standard measurements - luckily every body is different! Therefore, try on sweater along the way while you are knitting to decide if your waist or hips are higher or lower, bigger or smaller so you can adjust it along the way.
Materials, Version 2:
600 (650) 650 (700) 750 (750) 800 (850) 850 g / 12 (13) 13 (14) 15 (15) 16 (17) 17 balls , 75% Merino Superfine Super 100s Wool, 25% Angora, 50 g = app. 197 yards (180 m), fingering weight: medium worsted
You work with 2 strands held together throughout.
Recommend needles
Circular needle 6,5 mm (40 & 80 cm) [US 10.5 (16 & 32 inches)]
Circular needle 5,5 mm (40 & 80 cm) [US 9 (16 & 32 inches)]
Cable needle (optional)
8 stitch markers
Stitch holders or a scrap of yarn to put stitches on hold
Gauge:
Cable knitting: 2 strands held together 19 sts x 21 rows on needle 6,5 mm [US 10.5] = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches]
Reverse stockinette stitch: 2 strands held together 15 sts x 21 rows on needle 6,5 mm [US 10,5] = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches]
Procedure:
The sweater is knitted in the round worked from the top down. First you knit the collar, then shape the neckline by using German Short Rows, resulting in a good fit along the upper back. Then continue down the yoke while making raglan increases before dividing the work into body and sleeves. In version 1 the body is shaped with decreases at the waist, followed by increases at the hips. Version 2 is knitted straight down. At last you knit the sleeves in the round. The whole sweater is finished with an I-cord-edge.
Please note:
The price of the yarn kit is calculated based on the amount of yarn included, which is the amount we have used to knit the design according to the above measurements. Should you need more yarn, additional yarn can be purchased at regular prices by placing an order and state lot number in the comment box at checkout. All designs have been thoroughly calculated and tested.