NOTE; This is a digital product. After purchasing you will be able to download a PDF file of the knitting pattern.
In 17th-century Finland, married women often adorned themselves with gleaming, decorative silver chains that wrapped around the chest and neck. This tradition was a quiet yet powerful symbol of both status and heritage. The Silversong Sweater draws its inspiration from these traditional silver adornments.
The Silversong Sweater is worked seamlessly in one piece from the top down. After the neckband ribbing, short rows are added at the back of the neck for improved fit. The colorwork yoke pattern is knit following the increase rounds. Sleeves are then placed on hold while the body is worked down to the hem ribbing and bound off. The sleeves are picked up and worked afterward. Along each side of the body and down the inside of the sleeves, two cable panels run continuously after the yoke motif. These cables are optional, but they add a beautiful decorative detail. The pattern also includes a tip on how to knit cables more quickly and easily without a cable needle.
YARN
Ístex Léttlopi – 100% Icelandic wool (109 yd / 100 m per 50 g)
MC (Main Color): White 0051 – 9 (10) 11 (12) 13 (14) 15 × 50 g skeins
CC1 (Contrast Color): Dark Grey Heather 0058 – 1 × 50 g skein
CC2: Grey Heather 0057 – 1 × 50 g skein
CC3: Ash Heather 0056 – 1 × 50 g skein
CC4: Light Beige Heather 0086 – 1 × 50 g skein
Or another Aran weight yarn of similar gauge.
NEEDLES & NOTIONS
US 2.5 (3 mm) circular needles in suitable lengths (32–47 in / 80–120 cm) for ribbing
US 5 (3.75 mm) circular needle in suitable length (32–47 in / 80–120 cm) for body, yoke, and neckline
If you are a tight knitter, you may wish to go up a needle size when working the colorwork to prevent it from pulling in.
Note: The pattern is written for US 5 (3.75 mm), but always use the size needed to obtain correct gauge.
You will also need stitch holders or waste yarn, stitch markers, a tapestry needle, blocking tools, and, if you prefer, a cable needle for working the cables.
GAUGE
19 sts × 26 rnds = 4” × 4” / 10 × 10 cm in stockinette stitch worked in the round on US 5 (3.75 mm) needles
SIZES
XS, S (M, L, XL) 2XL, 3XL — finished bust circumference: 32¾, 36¾ (40, 44¼, 48½) 52½, 56¾ in (83, 93.5, (102, 112.5, 123) 133.5, 144 cm)
The pattern is designed with approximately ±4” / 10 cm of positive ease, meaning the sweater should be about 10 cm larger than your actual bust measurement. Choose the size whose finished bust measurement is roughly 10 cm larger than your own. Before you begin, measure the fullest part of your upper torso. For example, if your bust measures 100 cm, select size L, which has a finished bust of 112 cm. This ensures the sweater will have enough ease for a comfortable fit.
NOTE; This is a digital product. After purchasing you will be able to download a PDF file of the knitting pattern.
In 17th-century Finland, married women often adorned themselves with gleaming, decorative silver chains that wrapped around the chest and neck. This tradition was a quiet yet powerful symbol of both status and heritage. The Silversong Sweater draws its inspiration from these traditional silver adornments.
The Silversong Sweater is worked seamlessly in one piece from the top down. After the neckband ribbing, short rows are added at the back of the neck for improved fit. The colorwork yoke pattern is knit following the increase rounds. Sleeves are then placed on hold while the body is worked down to the hem ribbing and bound off. The sleeves are picked up and worked afterward. Along each side of the body and down the inside of the sleeves, two cable panels run continuously after the yoke motif. These cables are optional, but they add a beautiful decorative detail. The pattern also includes a tip on how to knit cables more quickly and easily without a cable needle.
YARN
Ístex Léttlopi – 100% Icelandic wool (109 yd / 100 m per 50 g)
MC (Main Color): White 0051 – 9 (10) 11 (12) 13 (14) 15 × 50 g skeins
CC1 (Contrast Color): Dark Grey Heather 0058 – 1 × 50 g skein
CC2: Grey Heather 0057 – 1 × 50 g skein
CC3: Ash Heather 0056 – 1 × 50 g skein
CC4: Light Beige Heather 0086 – 1 × 50 g skein
Or another Aran weight yarn of similar gauge.
NEEDLES & NOTIONS
US 2.5 (3 mm) circular needles in suitable lengths (32–47 in / 80–120 cm) for ribbing
US 5 (3.75 mm) circular needle in suitable length (32–47 in / 80–120 cm) for body, yoke, and neckline
If you are a tight knitter, you may wish to go up a needle size when working the colorwork to prevent it from pulling in.
Note: The pattern is written for US 5 (3.75 mm), but always use the size needed to obtain correct gauge.
You will also need stitch holders or waste yarn, stitch markers, a tapestry needle, blocking tools, and, if you prefer, a cable needle for working the cables.
GAUGE
19 sts × 26 rnds = 4” × 4” / 10 × 10 cm in stockinette stitch worked in the round on US 5 (3.75 mm) needles
SIZES
XS, S (M, L, XL) 2XL, 3XL — finished bust circumference: 32¾, 36¾ (40, 44¼, 48½) 52½, 56¾ in (83, 93.5, (102, 112.5, 123) 133.5, 144 cm)
The pattern is designed with approximately ±4” / 10 cm of positive ease, meaning the sweater should be about 10 cm larger than your actual bust measurement. Choose the size whose finished bust measurement is roughly 10 cm larger than your own. Before you begin, measure the fullest part of your upper torso. For example, if your bust measures 100 cm, select size L, which has a finished bust of 112 cm. This ensures the sweater will have enough ease for a comfortable fit.
