MAJA SWEATER

Description

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.

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

 

SizeS

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

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.

 

Needles

Circular knitting needle 4.0 mm [US6] (40, 80 or 100 cm for Magic Loop) [16 or 40 inches]

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

Circular knitting needle 6.0 mm [US10] (40 & 80 or 100 cm) [16 and 40 inches]

 

Gauge

Stockinette stitch on 6.0 mm needles:

16 sts / 24 rows = 10 x 10 cm

 

Materials

250 (250) 250 (300) 350 (350) 400 g

“So Kosho” by Ito Yarn (50 g = ca. 175 m)

together with

200 (200) 200 (220) 220 (240) 260 g

“Sensai” by Ito Yarn (20 g = ca. 240 m)

 

The Maja Sweater is knitted with three strands of yarn. One thread of the thicker yarn, together with two threads of the Silk Mohair.

Note that you will need more yarn if you want to knit the sweater longer.

 

Yarn alternatives

200 (250) 250 (250) 300 (300) 350 g

“Merino” by Knitting for Olive (50 g = ca. 250 m)

together with

200 (225) 225 (225) 250 (250) 275 g

“Soft Silk Mohair” by Knitting for Olive (25 g = ca. 225 m)

The Maja Sweater is knitted with three strands of yarn. One thread of the thicker yarn, together with two threads of the Silk Mohair.

 

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300 (350) 400 (400) 450 (500) 550 g

“Silk Garden Sock Solo” by Noro (100 g = ca. 300 m)

together with

100 (100) 125 (125) 125 (125) 150 g

“Soft Silk Mohair” by Knitting for Olive (25 g = ca. 225 m)

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.

 

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250 (250) 250 (300) 350 (350) 400 g

“Nord” by Drops (50 g = ca. 170 m)

or

250 (250) 250 (300) 350 (350) 400 g

“Alpaca” by Drops (50 g = ca. 167 m)

(Note, that this option will give you a different drape/look)

together with

100 (100) 125 (125) 125 (150) 150 g

“Kid Silk” by Drops (25 g = 210 m)

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.

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Our grey Maja Sweater is knitted in: “So Kosho” (col. 968 “Top Goat”) & two strands of “Sensai” (col. 321 “Smoke Gray” & 344 “Silver”) from Ito Yarn.

Our pink Maja Sweater is knitted in: “Silk Garden Sock Solo” (col. T82) by Noro & “Soft Silk Mohair” (col. “Ballerina”) from Knitting for Olive.

 

DIFFICULTY

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