The basic sweater knitting pattern, the Maja Sweater, is the perfect project for anyone who wants to knit a timeless, oversized sweater that will be the perfect cozy basic in your closet. With the knitting pattern for the Maja Sweater, you can create a sweater with a round neckline and dropped shoulders that will casually enhance any outfit. The 1×1 ribbed cuffs add a classic touch, while the accentuated decreases at the sides of the sleeve give the sweater structure and shape. The details of the horizontal rows of stitches give the sweater that certain something. The Maja Sweater is knitted with 6 mm needles, which makes the knitting project entertaining and fun. The knitting instructions for a sweater are ideal for showing off special yarns, be it a luxurious yarn with a touch of sheen or a rustic, hand-dyed wool. The Maja Sweater is the perfect canvas for your wool treasures and lets them shine in all their glory.<\/p>\n
Begin by making a gauge swatch to check that you have the correct gauge.<\/p>\n
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XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL<\/b><\/p>\n
The Maja Sweater should have a range of movement (positive ease) of approx. 25-30 cm in relation to your chest circumference. The sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL fit a chest measurement of 78-84 (85-90) 91-98 (99-109) 110-120 (121-130) 131-140 cm. Measure yourself before you start knitting to make sure you have chosen the correct size for you.<\/p>\n
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Circular knitting needle 4.0 mm [US6] (40, 80 or 100 cm for Magic Loop) [16 or 40 inches]<\/p>\n
Circular knitting needle 4.5 mm [US7] (40 & 80 or 100 cm for Magic Loop) [16 and 40 inches]<\/p>\n
Circular knitting needle 6.0 mm [US10] (40 & 80 or 100 cm) [16 and 40 inches]<\/p>\n
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Stockinette stitch on 6.0 mm needles:<\/p>\n
16 sts \/ 24 rows = 10 x 10 cm<\/p>\n
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250 (250) 250 (300) 350 (350) 400 g<\/p>\n
\u201cSo Kosho\u201d by Ito Yarn (50 g = ca. 175 m)<\/p>\n
together with<\/i><\/p>\n
200 (200) 200 (220) 220 (240) 260 g<\/p>\n
\u201cSensai\u201d by Ito Yarn (20 g = ca. 240 m)<\/p>\n
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The Maja Sweater is knitted with three strands of yarn. One thread of the thicker yarn, together with two threads of the Silk Mohair.<\/p>\n
Note that you will need more yarn if you want to knit the sweater longer.<\/p>\n
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200 (250) 250 (250) 300 (300) 350 g<\/p>\n
\u201cMerino\u201d by Knitting for Olive (50 g = ca. 250 m)<\/p>\n
together with<\/i><\/p>\n
200 (225) 225 (225) 250 (250) 275 g<\/p>\n
\u201cSoft Silk Mohair\u201d by Knitting for Olive (25 g = ca. 225 m)<\/p>\n
The Maja Sweater is knitted with three strands of yarn. One thread of the thicker yarn, together with two threads of the Silk Mohair.<\/p>\n
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300 (350) 400 (400) 450 (500) 550 g<\/p>\n
\u201cSilk Garden Sock Solo\u201d by Noro (100 g = ca. 300 m)<\/p>\n
together with<\/i><\/p>\n
100 (100) 125 (125) 125 (125) 150 g<\/p>\n
\u201cSoft Silk Mohair\u201d by Knitting for Olive (25 g = ca. 225 m)<\/p>\n
Note that in this variation you knit with two strands of yarn held together. One thread of the thicker yarn, together with one thread of the thinner yarn.<\/p>\n
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250 (250) 250 (300) 350 (350) 400 g<\/p>\n
\u201cNord\u201d by Drops (50 g = ca. 170 m)<\/p>\n
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250 (250) 250 (300) 350 (350) 400 g<\/p>\n
\u201cAlpaca\u201d by Drops (50 g = ca. 167 m)<\/p>\n
(Note, that this option will give you a different drape\/look)<\/i><\/p>\n
together with<\/i><\/p>\n
100 (100) 125 (125) 125 (150) 150 g<\/p>\n
\u201cKid Silk\u201d by Drops (25 g = 210 m)<\/p>\n
Note that in this variation you knit with two strands of yarn held together. One thread of the thicker yarn, together with one thread of the thinner yarn.<\/p>\n
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Our grey Maja Sweater is knitted in: “So Kosho” (col. 968 \u201cTop Goat\u201d) & two strands of “Sensai” (col. 321 \u201cSmoke Gray\u201d & 344 \u201cSilver\u201d) from Ito Yarn.<\/p>\n
Our pink Maja Sweater is knitted in: “Silk Garden Sock Solo” (col. T82) by Noro & “Soft Silk Mohair” (col. \u201cBallerina\u201d) from Knitting for Olive.<\/p>\n
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