Aslaug by Elsebeth Lavold

Aslaug

Knitting
August 2009
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch on larger needles
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
1344 - 1728 yards (1229 - 1580 m)
S (M) L (XL)
English

Sophisticated pulloer decorated with open cables with closed ends, a feature that decorates many Viking Age objects.

Skill Level: Intermediate / Fairly easy

Finished Measurements:

  • Chest: 34¾ (38½) 43¾ (47¼) in / 88 (98) 111 (120) cm
  • Length: 25¼ (26) 26 (26¾) in / 64 (66) 66 (68) cm

Materials:

  • 7 (8) 8 (9) skeins Silky Wool (45% wool, 35% silk, 20% Nylon; 176m / 192 yds; 50g / 1.76oz)
  • US size 4 / 3.5 mm needles
  • US size 6 / 4 mm needles
  • Cable needle