Astra 2609-3

Description

Photos, design and text © Sandnes Garn

Astra is a soft colourwork sweater knitted in Kos, with European shoulder shaping and a decorative lower edge. It is worked from the top down following a chart and finished with an I-cord edge and a decorative scalloped border.

The sweater is worked from the top down following the chart. First, stitches are cast on for the back, which is worked flat with increases for European shoulder shaping. Stitches are then picked up for both front sections before they are joined. The front and back are joined and the body is worked in the round to the desired length. An I-cord cast-off is followed by a scalloped border. Stitches are picked up around each armhole for the sleeves, which are worked in the round following the chart. The ribbed neckband is worked last. The model is 180 cm tall and wears size 1.

Size guide

Sizes: 1 (2)
Finished chest circumference: 120 cm 160 cm
Total length: 55 cm

MATERIAL

Kos by Sandnes Garn (62% alpaca, 29% nylon, 9% virgin wool; 50 g ball)

Kos (Wild Rose 4333): 6 (8) balls
Kos (Navy 6079): 4 (5) balls
Kos (Natural White 1012): 1 ball

Needles and other accessories required:

• • • Recommended needle size: 4 + 4.5 mm knitting needles
    • Gauge: 18 stitches = 10 cm in width