Little Peacock (digital pattern)

Little Peacock by Linka Neumann. This pattern was originally published in the book Villmarksgensere 3 (2024). See more yarn kits for Little Peacock here.

Sizes
XS (S) M (L) XL (XXL)

Gauge
10 cm of plain stockinette stitch on 4.5 mm needles = 18 stitches
10 cm of colorwork on 5 mm needles = 18 stitches
(The indicated needle size is only a guide. 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
Luna, Vidde and/or Varde from Hillesvåg Ullvarefabrikk

Yarn alternatives: Lettlopi from Istex, Donegal + from Lang Yarns,
Viking Wool from Viking Yarns.

Yarn quantity
Main colour: 350 (400) 400 (500) 500 (500) g
Pattern colour 1: 50 (50) 100 (100) 100 (100) g
Pattern colour 2: 50 (50) 100 (100) 100 (100) g
Pattern colour 3: 50 g
Pattern colour 4: 50 g
Pattern colour 5: 50 g
Pattern colour 6: You only need a few meters here, so you can easily use leftover yarn.

Recommended needles
Double-pointed needles 3.5, 4.5 and 5 mm
Circular needles 40 cm 3.5, 4.5 and 5 mm
Circular needles 80 cm 3.5, 4.5 and 5 mm
Tapestry needle for Kitchener stitch.

Sweater measurements
This sweater has an ease of between 5 and 10 cm. If you want a more oversized sweater, go up one size from what you usually wear.