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Vikkelda Vest knitting pattern (English)

€6.50

The Vikkelda vest is inspired by the Hammerfest sweater from Norlender. On a group outing to gather inspiration for the Strikkekraft Norwegian knitting book, Aleks was inspired by the striking stripe pattern of the Hammerfest sweater. This stripe pattern has been reimagined with the use of Estonian knitting techniques blending Norwegian and Estonian knitting styles.

The small flecks of contrasting colour breaking up the vertical stripe pattern are knitted using a style of Estonian braid called a Ruhnu vits, a variation on a vikkel lateral braid, that adds texture and dimension to the original timeless pattern and horizontal stripe.

Originally published in Strikkekraft book in Norwegian.

The Vikkelda vest is inspired by the Hammerfest sweater from Norlender. On a group outing to gather inspiration for the Strikkekraft Norwegian knitting book, Aleks was inspired by the striking stripe pattern of the Hammerfest sweater. This stripe pattern has been reimagined with the use of Estonian knitting techniques blending Norwegian and Estonian knitting styles.

The small flecks of contrasting colour breaking up the vertical stripe pattern are knitted using a style of Estonian braid called a Ruhnu vits, a variation on a vikkel lateral braid, that adds texture and dimension to the original timeless pattern and horizontal stripe.

Originally published in Strikkekraft book in Norwegian.

This is a digital download in English

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  • 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) [6, 7, 8, 9, 10]

    Recommended ease: 2– 4″ / 5–10 cm of positive ease.

    FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

    1. Bust Circumference: 35 (38.75, 42.5, 46.25, 49.75) [53.5, 59, 62.75, 66.5, 70.25]”/ 87.5 (97, 106, 115.5, 124.5) [134, 147.5, 157, 166, 175.5] cm.

    2. Body length (hem to underarm - adjustable): 12.25” / 31 cm.

    3. Armhole depth: 8.25 (8.25, 8.5, 8.75, 8.75) [8.75, 9.25, 9.75, 10, 10.5]” / 21 (21, 21.5, 22, 22) [22, 23.5, 24.5, 25.5, 26.5] cm.

    4. Shoulder width: 5 (5, 5, 5.25, 5.25) [5.5, 5.75, 6.25, 6.25, 6.25]” / 12.5 (12.5, 12.5, 13, 13) [14, 15, 15.5, 15.5, 15.5] cm.(54, 55.5, 58, 58.5) (61, 62, 64.5, 66) cm.

  • Hillesvåg Ullvarefabrikk Sol (100% Norwegian lambswool, 317 yds / 290 m – 100 g)
    C1: 2 (2, 2, 2, 2) [2, 2, 3, 3, 3] skein(s) of colour 428 lys oransje (orange)
    C2: 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) [2, 2, 2, 2, 2] skein(s) of colour 413 lys grå (grey)
    C3: 1 skein of colour 441 honning (yellow)
    C4: 1 skein of colour 406 rød (red)

    Or DK weight in the following amounts:
    C1: 307 (350, 378, 420, 465) [504, 547, 602, 640, 695] yds / 281 (320, 346, 384, 425) [461, 500, 551, 585, 636] m
    C2: 197 (219, 236, 268, 290) [318, 345, 378, 405, 438] yds / 180 (200, 216, 245, 265) [291, 316, 346, 370, 401] m
    C3: 110 (121, 132, 148, 159) [175, 186, 209, 219, 236] yds / 101 (111, 121, 135, 145) [160, 170, 191, 200, 216] m
    C4: 121 (137, 159, 159, 175) [192, 208, 230, 247, 268] yds / 111 (125, 145, 145, 160) [176, 190, 210, 226, 245] m

    • US 4 / 3.5 mm – 32” / 80 cm circular needles and 16” / 40 cm circular needles for ribbing and vikkel braids

    • US 6 / 4 mm - 32” / 80 cm circular needles (2 sets) for colourwork and Ruhnu vits braid

    • Tapestry needle

    • Stitch markers

    • Waste yarn or stitch holder