Dølahest Sweater (digital pattern)

The Norwegian Dølahest Sweater is, as the name suggests, inspired by the beautiful Dølahest horses we have here in Norway. The sweater has a relaxed fit and a positive ease of about 15 cm. Enjoy your knitting :D - See yarn kits HERE

Norwegian Dølahest Sweater by Linka Neumann

Size Women/Men
S/M (L/XL) XL/XXL

Gauge:
10 cm in stockinette stitch with single colour on 4.5 mm needles = 18 stitches.
10 cm in colourwork on 5 mm needles = 18 stitches.

(The stated needle size is for guidance only. If you get more stitches than stated per 10 cm, go up a needle size. If you get fewer stitches than stated per 10 cm, go down a needle size).

Yarn: Vidde lamullgarn, Luna lamullgarn and/or Varde Pelsullgarn from Hillesvåg wool mill (these yarns can be combined).

Yarn alternative: Donegal tweed + from Lang yarns, Lettlopi from Istex, Viking wool from Viking Garn.

Yarn quantity:
Main colour: 300 (350) 350 g
Contrast colour 1: 150 (200) 200 g
Contrast colour 2: 50 g all sizes
Contrast colour 3: 150 g all sizes
Contrast colour 4: 100 g all sizes
Contrast colour 5: 50 g all sizes

Needles:
Double-pointed needles 3.5 and 4.5 mm
Circular needles 40 cm 3.5 mm, 4.5 mm and 5 mm
Circular needles 80 cm 3.5 mm, 4.5 mm and 5 mm

Sweater measurements S/M (L/XL) XL/XXL Women/Men
The sweater is oversized with a positive ease of 15-20 cm
Sleeve length (women/men): 49 (51) 53 cm/ 54 (56) 58 cm
Bust circumference (both sizes): 106 (124) 142 cm
Full length (women/men): 66 (68) 70 cm/ 71 (73) 75 cm

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