Easy (Tversted + Uld 2)
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Design: Marianne Isager
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A Knitting Life 1 - Back to Tversted
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SIZES
1 (2) 3 (4) 5
MATERIALS
200 (200) 250 (250) 300 g Isager Tversted Color E0
200 (200) 250 (250) 300 g Isager Uld 2 Color E3s
If a differing combination of garment measurements is desired (i.e., a shorter total length with a deeper armhole depth), then use the larger amount of estimated yarn.
Yarn combination described in the book A Knitting Life 1 – Back to Tversted:
150 (150, 150, 200, 200) g assorted DARK colors in Tvinni, Highland or Alpaca 2
150 (150, 150, 200, 200) g assorted LIGHT colors in Tvinni, Highland or Alpaca 2
100 (100, 150, 150, 200) g assorted DARK colors in Alpaca 1
100 (100, 150, 150. 200) g assorted LIGHT colors in Alpaca 1
Alternatively, one could also knit the light or dark color in only one color by using a thicker yarn such as Isager Jensen Yarn. For this alternative, 200 (200, 250, 250, 300) g is recommended.
If a differing combination of garment measurements is desired (i.e., a shorter total length with a deeper armhole depth), then use the larger amount of estimated yarn.
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MEASUREMENTS
Chest Circumference: 98 (110, 122, 134, 146) cm or 38 (43, 48, 53, 57) inches
Total Length: 45 (50, 55, 60, 65) cm or 18 (20, 22, 24, 26) inches
Sleeve Length: 40 – 50 cm or 16 – 20 inches or desired length
Armhole Depth: 22 (23, 24, 25, 26) cm or 8.5 (9, 9.5, 10, 10.25) inches
CONSTRUCTION NOTES
The Back and Front are knitted separately and then the shoulders are joined together. The sleeve stitches are picked up along the armhole and then worked outwards to the desired length. Lastly, work the neckband or collar in one of the colors of your choice and it is recommended to use a one-size smaller needle.
RECOMMENDED NEEDLE SIZE
5.5 mm (US 9)
Use 3 – 4.5 mm needle size (US 3 – 7) for the bottom edge of the sweater and the lower ends of the sleeves, depending on how tight the lower edges are desired to be.
GAUGE
NOTE: this gauge is different from the one described in the pattern. To achieve the sweater’s measurements, you must have a gauge of:
Gauge in pattern repeat of 4 + 3 stitches:
19 stitches = 10 cm
40 rows = 10 cm
A KNITTING LIFE – BACK TO TVERSTED
The book ‘A Knitting Life – Back to Tversted’ is a book about Marianne Isager’s first 20 years as a knitwear designer and as owner of the yarn company, ISAGER. Marianne tells about her inheritance from Åse Lund Jensen and about her efforts to combine family life and knitting life in the small village of Tversted.
The book contains stories and pictures from the 70s and 80s, and 15 new patterns with knitting instructions using the same techniques seen in designs from the two decades.
The book is available in Danish and English. The Danish title is: ET STRIKKELIV – TILBAGE TIL TVERSTED
Patterns in the book: Barbara, Barbara top, Braids, Chess, Easy, Gaudi, Honeymoon, Horseshoe, Jacquard, Newspaper, Scottish Check, Squares, Triangles, Twisted Cables og Wings to fly.
