Iskald by Caitlin Hunter

Craft: Knitting

This pattern is available on Ravelry.

Iskald is a simple, relaxed v-neck sweater featuring a deep raglan and slightly cocoon-type body shape. This simple sweater is designed to be a wardrobe staple that is both feminine and modern.

The sample is knit holding one strand of The Farmer’s Daughter Fibers Mighty Mo (mohair) and Foxy Lady (merino/silk blend) throughout for a drapy and fuzzy, romantic fabric. Kits in a wide range of colors are available through The Farmer’s Daughter Fibers!

Sizes

Measurements given are for the finished garment. This sweater is designed to fit with 10-12” 25.5-30.5 of positive ease at the bust and 7” 18 cm of positive ease at the upper arm. Iskald is designed to fit with a deep raglan and a slight cocoon-type body shape, tapering in at the hips. See schematic in photo gallery for full fit details.

XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X)

Bust circumference:

40 (44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64)”

101.5 (112, 122, 132, 142, 152.5, 162.5) cm

Sleeve circumference at upper arm:

15.75 (17, 18, 19.25, 21.75, 23, 24)”

40 (43, 45.5, 49, 55, 58.5, 61) cm

This sweater is knit top down, working flat to shape the V neck and shoulders, then joined in the round and knit seamlessly for the remainder.

MATERIALS

Yarn

Sample uses The Farmer’s Daughter Fibers Foxy Lady (light fingering) and Mighty Mo (mohair) held together throughout.

Yarn A: The Farmer’s Daughter Fibers Foxy Lady in Napi 70% Superwash Merino/ 30% Silk 428 yards 391 m/100 grams

Yarn B: The Farmer’s Daughter Fibers Mighty Mo in Napi 70% Kid Mohair, 30% Silk
459 yards 420 m/50 grams

Yardage

This sweater is knit holding yarn A and B together throughout. Note that yardage is estimated and will vary from knitter to knitter.

Yarn A: 1180 (1300, 1400, 1600, 1720, 1840, 2060) yards 1079 (1189, 1280, 1463, 1573, 1682, 1884) meters

Yarn B: 1180 (1300, 1400, 1600, 1720, 1840, 2060) yards 1079 (1189, 1280, 1463, 1573, 1682, 1884) meters

Needles

Note! Needle size is a suggestion only, you will need to swatch to determine the needle size needed to achieve gauge for you.

Ribbing: US 6/4.0 mm

Main: US 8/5.0 mm

Other Notions

Stitch markers, stitch holders (or scrap yarn), tapestry needle

Gauge

20 sts and 28 rows/rounds over 4” 10 cm after blocking with larger needles in stockinette

Block your swatch as you will your finished garment and allow it to dry fully before measuring.