ANNIKA SWEATER

Description

The Annika Sweater is a modern striped pullover with elegant saddle shoulders – a timeless design that pairs perfectly with jeans, skirts, or layered over dresses. It’s knit single-stranded in worsted weight yarn, making it a budget-friendly project and a great way to use up leftover yarn.

Featuring four different colors in a harmonious stripe sequence, this sweater combines a relaxed fit with the refined structure of saddle shoulders for a flattering silhouette.

Whether you choose soft pastels, bold contrasts, or neutral shades, the Annika Sweater can be customized to suit your style. With its straightforward pattern and clear instructions, it’s an enjoyable knit for confident beginners and experienced knitters alike.

Begin by making a gauge swatch to check that you have the correct gauge.

SizeS

XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL

The Annika Sweater should have a positive ease of approximately 20 cm in relation to your bust circumference. Sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL fit an actual bust circumference of 78-84 (85-90) 91-98 (99-109) 110-120 (121-130) 131-140 cm. Take measurements of yourself before you start knitting to make sure you have chosen the correct size for you.

The finished bust circumference of the garment measures: 102 (107) 114 (124) 135 (145) 154 cm.

Needles

Circular knitting needle 4.5 mm [US7] (40 & 80 or 100 cm) [16 and 40 inches]

Circular knitting needle 3.5 mm [US4] (40, 80 or 100 cm for Magic Loop) [16 or 40 inches for Magic Loop]

Circular knitting needle 4.0 mm [US6] (40 or 100 cm for Magic Loop) [16 or 40 inches for Magic Loop]

Gauge

Stockinette stitch on 4.5 mm needles:

18 sts / 28 rows = 10 x 10 cm

Materials

300 (300) 350 (350) 400 (400) 450 g

“Friends Wool ” from Hobbii (50 g = approx. 100 m) in col. 1

150 (150) 150 (150) 150 (200) 200 g

“Friends Wool” from Hobbii (50 g = approx. 100 m) in col. 2

100 (100) 100 (100) 100 (100) 150 g

“Friends Wool” from Hobbii (50 g = approx. 100 m) in col. 3

100 (100) 100 (100) 100 (100) 150 g

“Friends Wool” from Hobbii (50 g = approx. 100 m) in col. 4

You knit with a single strand. Note that you will need more yarn if you want to knit a longer sweater.

Yarn alternatives

300 (300) 350 (350) 400 (400) 450 g

“Peruvian” from Filcolana (50 g = approx. 100 m) in col. 1

150 (150) 150 (150) 150 (200) 200 g

“Peruvian” from Filcolana (50 g = approx. 100 m) in col. 2

100 (100) 100 (100) 100 (100) 150 g

“Peruvian” from Filcolana (50 g = approx. 100 m) in col. 3

100 (100) 100 (100) 100 (100) 150 g

“Peruvian” from Filcolana (50 g = approx. 100 m) in col. 4

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300 (300) 350 (350) 400 (400) 450 g

“Karisma” from Drops (50 g = approx. 100 m) in col. 1

150 (150) 150 (150) 150 (200) 200 g

“Karisma” from Drops (50 g = approx. 100 m) in col. 2

100 (100) 100 (100) 100 (100) 150 g

“Karisma” from Drops (50 g = approx. 100 m) in col. 3

100 (100) 100 (100) 100 (100) 150 g

“Karisma” from Drops (50 g = approx. 100 m) in col. 4

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The white/blue/red/pink Annika Sweater was knit in: “Friends Wool” from Hobbii, in col.: 02, 40, 83 & 128.

The beige/green/blue/brown Annika Sweater was knit in: “Friends Wool” from Hobbii, in col.: 05, 20, 77, 109.

DIFFICULTY

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