The basic V-neck sweater knitting pattern for the Maja Sweater V-Neck is a boxy sweater with an oversized fit. It features drop shoulders, a V-neckline and a double folded collar in 1×1 ribbing. The basic V-neck sweater knitting pattern is worked top down in stockinette stitch and starts with shaping the shoulders of the back piece. After that the V-Neck is formed using increases. The ribbing parts of the sweater feature a horizontal stitch, which is a special detail. The fit of the basic sweater V-neck knitting pattern is quite oversized, which is emphasized by the drop shoulders and the wide body. The highlight of the simple sweater is the deep v neck, which is emphasized by the double folded collar in ribbed pattern and the horizontal knit stitch. With this basic V-neck sweater knitting pattern you can knit your own wardrobe staple that you will wear all year round!<\/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 V-Neck 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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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 V-Neck is knitted with three strands of yarn held together. 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
\u201cArwetta\u201d by Filcolana (50 g = ca. 210 m)<\/p>\n
together with<\/i><\/p>\n
100 (125) 125 (125) 125 (125) 150 g<\/p>\n
\u201cTilia\u201d by Filcolana (Colour 1) (25 g = ca. 210 m)<\/p>\n
together with<\/i><\/p>\n
100 (125) 125 (125) 125 (125) 150 g<\/p>\n
\u201cMohair 50\u201d by Stefis Wolle (Colour 2) (50 g = ca. 420 m)<\/p>\n
Note that you also knit this variation with three threads held together. This variation uses two different colors of mohair.<\/p>\n
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250 (250) 250 (300) 350 (400) 450 g<\/p>\n
\u201cNord\u201d by Drops (50 g = ca. 170 m)<\/p>\n
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250 (250) 250 (300) 350 (400) 450 g<\/p>\n
\u201cAlpaca\u201d by Drops (50 g = ca. 167 m) Note, that this option will give the sweater a different drape\/look.<\/i><\/p>\n
together with<\/i><\/p>\n
200 (225) 225 (225) 250 (250) 275 g<\/p>\n
\u201cKid Silk\u201d by Drops (25 g = ca. 210m)<\/p>\n
Note that you also knit this variation with three threads held together.<\/p>\n
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Our gray Maja Sweater V-Neck was knitted in: “Merino” (col. Rainy Day) & two strands of “Soft Silk Mohair” (col. Morning Haze & Rainy Day) by Knitting for Olive.<\/p>\n
Our orange Maja Sweater V-Neck was knitted in: “Arwetta” (col. Coral) & “Tilia” (col. Winter Peach) from Filcolana & “Mohair 50” (col. 29) from Stefis Wolle<\/p>\n
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