The Nature Conservation Sweater (digital pattern)

The Nature Conservation Sweater! I created this pattern to raise money for Naturvernforbundet (Norwegian Society for Nature Conservation). I hope you like it! Enjoy knitting. Best regards, Linka<3
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Clean fjords, vibrant forests, rich animal and plant life, and a livable climate. For over a hundred years, Naturvernforbundet has fought to preserve nature, so that it can bring joy to future generations as well. This would not have been possible without Naturvernforbundet's members and local and county chapters across the country. Click here to become a member yourself. Let nature be passed down!

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

Gauge
10 cm stockinette stitch in one color on needle 4 (4.5) 5 (4) 4.5 (5) mm = 19 (18) 17 (19) 18 (19) stitches
10 cm colorwork on needle 4.5 (5) 5.5 (4.5) 5 (5.5) mm = 19 (18) 17 (19) 18 (19) stitches

Most people knit tighter when doing colorwork than when knitting plain stockinette stitch. I have therefore included in the pattern that you should go up half a needle size when knitting colorwork. Gauge varies from person to person, so always knit a swatch before you begin.

Yarn
Luna, Vidde and/or Varde from Hillesvåg Ullvarefabrikk, Lettlopi from Istex, Fivel from Rauma or Viking wool from Vikinggarn.

Yarn Quantity
This sweater is perfect for using up leftover yarn. You can also use the same color in several places to create a version with fewer colors. For example, you can use the same color for the main color and pattern color 3. You can also use the same color for pattern color 1 and 6 or 2 and 5 if you want a version with fewer colors.

Main Color: 300 (300) 350 (350) 350 (400) g
Pattern Color 1: 200 (200) 250 (250) 250 (300) g
Pattern Color 2: 100 (100) 100 (100) 150 (150) g
Pattern Color 3: 50 g
Pattern Color 4: 50 g
Pattern Color 5: 50 g
Pattern Color 6: 50 g

Buttons if you knit a hood. You will need 3 (3) 3 (4) 4 (4) buttons in size 18-22 depending on how large you want the buttons.

Recommended needles - Nature Conservation Sweater
Double-pointed needles 3.5 mm, 4 (4.5) 5 (4) 4.5 (5) mm
Circular needle 40 cm long, 4 (4.5) 5 (4) 4.5 (5) mm and 4.5 (5) 5.5 (4.5) 5 (5.5) mm for sleeves.
Circular needle 80 cm long 3.5 (4) 4 (3.5) 4 (4) mm, 4 (4.5) 5 (4) 4.5 (5) mm and 4.5 (5) 5.5 (4.5) 5 (5.5) mm.

Sweater Measurements XS (S) M (L) XL (XXL) Women/Men
Sleeves: 46 (47) 48 (49) 50 (51) cm/ 51 (52) 53 (54) 55 (56) cm
Chest circumference at bottom of body: 104 (110) 116 (121) 128 (135) cm
Chest circumference at top of body: 89 (94) 100 (113) 120 (127) cm
Body length: 44 (45) 46 (47) 48 (49) cm/ 49 (50) 51 (52) 53 (54) cm
Total length: 65 (67) 70 (73) 75 (76) / 70 (72) 75 (78) 80 (81) cm

The Nature Conservation Sweater by Linka Neumann, for the benefit of Naturvernforbundet. Nature conservation pattern by Linka Neumann

Naturschutzpullover by Linka Neumann