Description

The 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 1x1 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 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!

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

SIZES

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

SIZE GUIDE

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.

RECOMMENDED NEEDLE SIZE

Circular knitting needle 4.0 mm US60 or 100 cm for Magic Loop) 16 or 40 inches
Circular knitting needle 4.5 mm US7 80 or 100 cm for Magic Loop) 16 and 40 inches
Circular knitting needle 6.0 mm US10 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

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 held together. 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

“Arwetta” by Filcolana (50 g = ca. 210 m)

together with

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

“Tilia” by Filcolana (Colour 1) (25 g = ca. 210 m)

together with

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

“Mohair 50” by Stefis Wolle (Colour 2) (50 g = ca. 420 m)

Note that you also knit this variation with three threads held together. This variation uses two different colors of mohair.

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250 (250) 250 (300) 350 (400) 450 g

“Nord” by Drops (50 g = ca. 170 m)

or

250 (250) 250 (300) 350 (400) 450 g

“Alpaca” by Drops (50 g = ca. 167 m) Note, that this option will give the sweater a different drape/look.

together with

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

“Kid Silk” by Drops (25 g = ca. 210m)

Note that you also knit this variation with three threads held together.

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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.

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.