Hip To Be Square by Katja Dyrberg // Popknit

Hip To Be Square

Knitting
August 2023
all 4 are used in this pattern
yarn held together
Lace
+ Lace
+ Lace
+ Lace
= Worsted (9 wpi) ?
15 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette
US 8 - 5.0 mm
US 10 - 6.0 mm
1148 - 1952 yards (1050 - 1785 m)
S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL)
English
This pattern is available for free.

The sweater is knitted top-down using the Entrelac
technique.
The yoke is worked back and forth. The shoulder sections are knitted in stockinette with short rows to create a slanting shoulder seam.
The left and right fronts are knitted separately while shaping the neckline and joined at the front bottom of the neckline.
Then, the front is knitted down to the armholes, and while the front sts rest, the back piece is knitted in the same way. First, the left and the right side of the neckline are knitted separately to shape the neck, then the pieces are joined, and the back is knitted down to the armholes.
The front and back are joined, and the body is then knitted in the round, ending with a twisted rib and Italian bind off.
Sts are then picked up along the armhole, and the sleeve is knitted straight down and with decreases just before the ribbing to create a balloon, which is worked in twisted rib.
Finally, sts are picked up along the neckline, and the neckband is worked in twisted rib in the round. The ribbing is folded to the back and joined with the picked-up sts while closing the edge.
Explanation of the Entrelac pattern structure The sweater is worked using the Entrelac technique.
The Entrelac pattern consists of triangles and squares that are knitted individually, one at a time, until the entire row is complete.
The knitting direction alternates between right and left for each row. At the beginning, end, and sides, the squares will only be knitted halfway, creating either wide or tall triangles. Each type of square or triangle has its own number, and their placement is indicated on charts for each size, find the description at the end of this pattern.

This sweater, using the entrelac technique, is inspired by Bruno Mathsson’s Eva chair.
The soft and luxurious blend of Tilia and Paia accentuates the wicker pattern, while exuding comfort, softness, and elegance – just like the chair.