The Big Blue - Pattern

The Big Blue is a sweater inspired by marine life. It is a raglan knit sweater, knitted from the bottom up. The sweater is knitted with a yarn Arwetta together with a yarn Tilia from Filcolana.

About the embroidery:

The pattern includes drawings for both motifs. Only one type of stitch is used, simple backstitches. We first embroider the outline around the figures, then we fill in the inside with colors (fill stitches). The fill stitches should be as dense as possible to avoid the background color showing through. They can overlap each other to advantage. It is nice to vary the length of these stitches. NB! The expression will be most beautiful if you let the stitches follow the curves of the figures.

Sizes:

Sizes: 1 (2) 4 (6) 8 (10) years

Overall width: 62 (65) 69 (73) 76 (80) cm

Total length: 34 (36) 39 (42) 46 (51) cm

The measurements given are not body measurements but measurements of the finished knitted sweater if the correct knitting tension is followed. The sizes are indicative.

Guiding pins:

Circular needles no. 3 ½ and 4, Double pointed needles no. 3 ½ and 4

Knitting strength:

22 stitches x 30 rows stockinette stitch on needle no. 4 = 10 x 10 cm

Yarn for sweater:

Sunday and Thin Silk Mohair from Sandnes Garn

ICE BLUE 6501, Sunday

100 (100) 150 (150) 150 (200) grams

LIGHT BLUE 6012, Thin silk Mohair

50 (75) 75 (75) 100 (100) grams

There are many yarn alternatives for this knitting tension. If you choose a different yarn, it is important that you check the running length.

Embroidery thread: (one skein or a small scrap of each color)

It is up to you whether you want to buy the embroidery thread we have used, or whether you want to use leftover yarn that you already have. NB! Remember that if you use leftover yarn, you must be sure that the yarn you embroider with is made of the same material as the yarn you knit the vest with. We therefore recommend embroidering a little on a sample patch and test washing it, if you are unsure about the yarn choice. Different quality of yarn can cause the garment to be damaged in the wash.

NATUR 1012, Thin Silk Mohair

ALMOND 2511, Thin Silk Mohair

ORANGE 3818, Thin Silk Mohair

SHOCKING PINK 4626, Thin Silk Mohair

SUNNY LIME 9825, Thin Silk Mohair

POWDER PINK 3511, Thin Silk Mohair

LIGHT BEIGE 3021, Thin Silk Mohair

DEEP MARINE 5581, Thin Silk Mohair

Other accessories:

Searing with a minimum diameter of 20 cm

Water-soluble non-woven fabric 2 pieces, approx. 25x25cm

Pointed needle

Regarding the recipe:

The recipe is a digital product (PDF file) that will be sent to your email address once your purchase is complete.