Kobuk jacket (digital pattern)

The Kobukkofte is knitted bottom-up. It is knitted in the round before being cut open at the front. Stitches are then picked up for the button band, and finally, fringe is added. I hope you enjoy the cardigan! Happy knitting :D

Kobukkofte Knitting pattern

Sizes: XS (S) M (L) XL (XXL) Women/Men

Gauge:
10 cm stockinette stitch in a single color on needles 5.5 (6) 6.5 (5.5) 6 (6.5) mm = 14 (13) 12 (14) 13 (12) stitches
10 cm colorwork on needles 6 (6.5) 7 (6) 6.5 (7) mm = 14 (13) 12 (14) 13 (12) stitches
(The given needle size is for guidance only. If you get more stitches than stated for 10 cm, go up one needle size. If you get fewer stitches than stated for 10 cm, go down one needle size).

Yarn: Alafosslopi

Yarn alternative: The cardigan can also be knitted in Troll and/or Blåne. These are thinner yarns than Alafosslopi, so you can go up half a needle size from what is stated. You can also use Snorre from Vikinggarn or Drops Snow.

Yarn quantity:
Main color: 600 (600) 700 (700) 800 (800) g
Pattern color 1: 100 (100) 100 (200) 200 (200) g
Pattern color 2: 100 (100) 100 (200) 200 (200) g
Pattern color 3: 100 g
Pattern color 4: 200 (200) 200 (200) 300 (300) g

Buttons: 7 (7) 8 (8) 9 (9) buttons, size 22 mm.

Suggested needles:
DPNs 4.5 mm, DPNs 5.5 (6) 6.5 (5.5) 6 (6.5) mm
Circular needle 80 cm = 4.5 mm, 5.5 (6) 6.5 (5.5) 6 (6.5) mm and 6 (6.5) 7 (6) 6.5 (7) mm
Circular needle 40 cm long 4.5 mm and 5.5 (6) 6.5 (5.5) 6 (6.5) mm and 6 (6.5) 7 (6) 6.5 (7) mm.
Crochet hook as an aid for inserting fringe.

Measurements XS (S) M (L) XL (XXL) Women/Men
The sweater has approximately 5-10 cm of positive ease. If you prefer a more oversized sweater, go up one or two sizes.
Sleeves: 46 (47) 48 (49) 50 (51) cm/ 51 (52) 53 (54) 55 (56) cm
Bust circumference: 89 (96) 103 (118) 126 (138) cm
Body length without fringe: 42 (43) 44 (45) 46 (47) cm/ 47 (48) 49 (50) 51 (52) cm