Aga Pullover
Vaguely nautical, yet gentle and floaty, the Aga pullover is a sort of maritime daydream. The wavelike colourwork motif makes for a slightly different take on the classic striped sweater, while the relaxed proportions offer a comfortable fit and an ‘autopilot’ knitting experience with minimum shaping.
The Aga pullover started out as a simplified version of her ‘sister’ patten Jadwiga. But as is often the case, less can be more. And so Aga has her own story.
Vaguely nautical, yet gentle and floaty, the Aga pullover is a sort of maritime daydream. The wavelike colourwork motif makes for a slightly different take on the classic striped sweater, while the relaxed proportions offer a comfortable fit and an ‘autopilot’ knitting experience with minimum shaping.
The Aga pullover started out as a simplified version of her ‘sister’ patten Jadwiga. But as is often the case, less can be more. And so Aga has her own story.
Vaguely nautical, yet gentle and floaty, the Aga pullover is a sort of maritime daydream. The wavelike colourwork motif makes for a slightly different take on the classic striped sweater, while the relaxed proportions offer a comfortable fit and an ‘autopilot’ knitting experience with minimum shaping.
The Aga pullover started out as a simplified version of her ‘sister’ patten Jadwiga. But as is often the case, less can be more. And so Aga has her own story.
MATERIALS & INFORMATION
Yarn
suitable for DK to Aran weight yarns
150-200m/ 100g (165-220y/ 3.5oz)
sample in Honer och Eir Nutiden, held double
Yarn Quantities
Size 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) requires
BC: 4 (5, 5, 6, 7) 100g skeins
CC: 1 (1, 2, 2, 2) 100g skeins
{note that these are conservative estimates, for ‘standard’ yarns. If using Honer och Eir, you can typically subtract 100g from the total required.}
Gauge
17 sts x 23 rounds = 10cm/ 4” x 10cm/ 4”
for main fabric
23 sts x 28 rows = 10cm/ 4” x 10cm/ 4”
for edgings
Needles
Needle A: circular needle, 5mm (US 8) in diameter
or as needed to meet gauge in main fabric
Needle B: circular needle, 3mm (US 3) in diameter,
or as needed to meet gauge in rib for neckband and cuffs
Notions
stitch markers, tapestry needle, scrap yarn, measuring tape
Special Techniques
stranded colourork, provisional cast-on, basic hand-stitching
Construction
worked seamlessly, top-down, with circular yoke
Sizing
Due to the nature of the colourwork motif of this design, there are only 5 sizes and they are spaced widely. An Appendix is provided with instructions for working in between these sizes. The overall size range covered is 80cm/32” - 150cm/60”
This pattern includes a colourwork chart.
This pattern includes a schematic with measurements.
Sample Info.
The sample shown is a Size 2, worn with approximately 12cm/ 5” of positive ease. Knitted in Honer och Eir Nutiden yarn, held double, in the Aquamarine and Faithful colourways.