Mamma's Owl Sweater is a knitting pattern for a ladies' jumper knitted from the top down, with owls in stranded colorwork along the yoke.
The sweater is knitted with a folded neckband followed by short rows in the neck for improved fit.
The pattern gives instructions for both slim and wider-fit sleeves, and for a straight body as well as a body with waist shaping.
The sweater length is on the shorter side (see measurements below), estimated for women and adults, but you can very easily add more length as it is knitted top-down - just add more yarn to the estimated amounts below.
Sizes: 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8)
Garment's Chest Circumference: 87 (94) 101.5 (110) 120 (130) 140 (148.5) cm
Body length from armpit: 39 (39) 40 (40) 43 (43) 43 (45) cm
Sleeve length from armpit: 36 (37) 40 (40) 40 (40) 45 (45) cm
Gauge: 14 x 20 stitches over 10 cm
Suggested Needle Sizes: 5.5 mm and 6.0 mm in double-pointed needles and a long and a short circular cable (unless you prefer Magic Loop), plus 6.5mm long circulars (80-100 cm).
Yarn Suggestion:
Rauma Vams (83 meters per 50 grams)
Main Color: 8 (9) 9 (10) 11 (12) 13 (14) balls
Contrast Color: 1 (1) 2 (2) 2 (2) 2 (2) balls
You may use any other yarn that will let you meet gauge.
Rauma Vams / Vamsegarn is a heavy worsted / Aran weight yarn that is loosely spun and knits up into very stretchy garments. Changing fibres may also change the final look and draping of the garment.
This product is a digital PDF knitting pattern that can be downloaded immediately after purchase. The download link will also be automatically sent to the email address provided after purchase.