Salty Days Sweater by Veronika Lindberg
Sandnes Garn Double Sunday + Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair
We are absolutely in love with the Salty Days Sweater by Veronika Lindberg (aka Kutovakika)! Full of textural interest, the incredibly flattering pullover fits all of our “must-knit” criteria.
The cream colored, lead photo sweater is knit in Sandnes Garn Double Sunday held together with Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair. Originating in Norway, Double Sunday is a soft, non-superwash yarn spun with 100% Merino wool. The plied, DK weight yarn has a plump, round strand that delivers crisp stitch definition to show off textured stitches, cables & colorwork.
Delivering a subtle sheen & fluffiness, Soft Silk Mohair is spun with traceable, RMS-certified (Responsible Wool Standard that ensures animals, farmers & environment are treated with respect) kid mohair & mulberry silk. All of the silk in this yarn is made from open cocoons where the silkworms have transformed into moths & fluttered away.
The sweater is mostly knit in the round from the top down. The piece begins with shaping the back yoke flat while increasing for the shoulder seams, then stitches are picked up from the right and left shoulder for the front yoke. The front and back yokes are then joined together and worked in the round for the body. Stitches are picked up for the sleeves and worked in the round, and lastly stitches are picked up for the double folded collar.
Veronika also shows the sweater knit in Knitting for Olive Heavy Merino held alone, as well as an option with Knitting for Olive Merino held together with Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair.
Materials (Double Sunday + Soft Silk Mohair version):
Finished bust circumference: 40 (44.75, 49.5, 54, 58.75) (62, 69.25, 75.75, 79)”
* Choose a size that is 6-8” bigger than your bust circumference for a relaxed and slightly oversized look, this will also allow the fabric to drape beautifully.
**Tip! If you are between two sizes, it is recommended to choose the larger size.
- 8 (9, 10, 11, 12) (13, 14, 15) balls Sandnes Garn Double Sunday, lead photo sample in 1012 Whipped Cream
- 4 (5, 5, 5, 6) (6, 7, 8) balls Knitting For Olive Soft Silk Mohair, lead photo sample in Cream
- Size US 2.5, 16”-24” circular & 32”-40” circular needles
- Size US 8, 16”-24” circular & 32”-40” circular needles
- Size US 2.5 double point needles
The sweater is a wonderful project for upcoming holiday time off! Find the full color selection of Sandnes Garn & Knitting for Olive for all of your knitting journeys.
Happy Knitting!
The Wool & Co. Team
Sandnes Garn Double Sunday + Tynn Silk Mohair, both in color 4626 Shocking Pink
Sandnes Garn Double Sunday, color 1012 Whipped Cream + Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair, color Cream
Knitting for Olive Heavy Merino, color Copper
Knitting for Olive Merino, color Dusty Moose + Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair, color Linen
Sandnes Garn Double Sunday, color 1012 Whipped Cream + Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair, color Cream