Knitting pattern for Esmeralda Sweater by Katrine Hannibal
Discover the perfect blend of style and comfort with the Esmeralda Sweater pattern. This basic raglan design, expertly crafted by Katrine Hannibal, features:
- Elegant garter stitch details
- Relaxed, slightly oversized fit (15-25 cm / 6-10 inches of positive ease)
- Luxurious combination of Shetland wool and Silk Mohair
- Versatile, no-frills design for endless styling options
Part of Katrine's carefully curated raglan series, Esmeralda promises the ideal fit and warmth for your handmade wardrobe. Choose your favorite color and create a sweater that's uniquely yours. Easy to knit, joy to wear – Esmeralda is your new go-to pattern for timeless Nordic elegance.
The pattern is available in English
The pattern is a PDF file. Immediately after purchase you will be able to download the pattern directly from the purchase confirmation page. You will also receive an e-mail with a link to your pattern, and the pattern will be available here at the site via your personal account - so remember to create an account :-) Read more about digital knitting patterns here.
Sizes: (XS)S(M)L(XL)2XL(3XL)4XL(5XL)6XL
Finished chest: (103)109(116)122(129)136(142)153(158)167 cm / approx. (40.5)43(45.5)48(50.5)53.5(56)60(62)65 inches.
Length: (53)54(55)56(57)58(59)60(61)62 cm / approx. (21)21.25(21.5)22(22.5)22.75(23.25)23.5(24)24.5 inches.
Underarm sleeve length: (46)46(46)45(45)42(40)39(38)35 cm / approx. (18)18(18)17.75(17.75)16.5(15.75)15.25(15)13.75 inches.
Materials:
Önling No 20, 100% shetland wool, 225 m / 247 yards pr. 50 g.
Col A (200)200(250)250(250)250(300)300(300)350 g
Önling No 10, 70% mohair, 30% silk, 210 m / 230 yards pr. 25 g.
Col B: (125)125(125)150(150)150(175)175(175)200 g
Work with 2 strands of yarn held together throughout.
Colors:
If you wish to knit your sweater in one of the colors shown on this page, choose the following colors:
Light pink: Önling No 20, choose col 90 Oats + Önling No 10 col 2791 Light purple
Salt/peber: Önling No 20, choose col 107 salt & peber + Önling No 10 col 8030 Elephant grey
Green: Önling No 20, choose col Lime 39 + Önling No 10 col Light army 5898
Blue: Önling No 20, choose col Dueblå 101 + Önling No 10 col Sky blue1234
Tea green: Önling No 20, choose col Silver grey 77 + Önling No 10 col Tea green 3211
Recommended needles: Circular needles no. 4 og 5 / US 6 and 8
Gauge:
18 sts and 26 rows in stockinette sts on ndl no 5 / US 8 = 10 x 10 cm
Procedure: The sweater is worked top down in the round. Stitches are cast on using provisional, crochet cast-on to allow adjusting the size of the neck opening before working the neck hem. Short rows are worked over shoulders and back of the neck to make the sweater higher at the back. The yoke is worked with raglan increases. The yoke stitches are then separated into sleeves and body, which are individually finished. The sleeves are worked in the round. After trying on the sweater for size, the provisional cast-on is unraveled before the neck hem is worked
ABOUT PATTERNS FROM ÖNLING
All patterns from Önling are delivered digitally - and 95% of these will be sent immediately after purchase. Read more about how to get hold of your digital knitting pattern here.
The exception is patterns from Katrines Favorite Corner:
- When you buy a pattern for a design from Katrine's Favorite Corner, you will receive a digital pattern by mail (and in your Ravelry library). Please allow 1-2 days for your pattern to be sent, as this is handled manually by our brilliant customer service team. See the designs in question here.
WASHING INSTRUCTIONS
Wool can last for years, but it requires good care. Washing is tough on your woolen garments and in general wool needs to be washed much less than other materials as it has a self-cleaning effect.
Find our instructions for how to wash your knitwear here.
Proper Care and Washing for Your Wool Knits – Make Them Last Longer
Wool garments can last for years, but they need proper care. Washing is one of the main culprits of wear on knitwear. Luckily, wool contains lanolin, which has a self-cleaning effect, so you rarely need to wash your wool knits.
- Lanolin has a self-cleaning effect because it reacts with moisture and salt, helping to neutralize odors like sweat.
- Hang your wool clothes on a chair overnight – they’ll be fresh by morning. You can also hang them outside for a few hours in humid weather.
- Regularly comb your wool knits with a wool comb to remove pilling and fuzziness. This gives your tired knits a "facelift" and prolongs the time between washes.
Machine Washing Wool
While we generally recommend hand washing wool garments to maintain control over temperatures, agitation, etc., if you prefer machine washing, follow these recommendations:
- Only machine wash your wool, if you know your machine well; test its wool program before washing your favorite sweater.
- Ensure that the wool program washes and rinses at the same temperature (max 30°C). Large temperature fluctuations cause wool to shrink and felt.
- Always use liquid wool detergent without enzymes. Regular detergent contains enzymes that will gradually eat away at the wool, leading to holes. You might not see the damage immediately, but holes can appear after 15-25 washes.
- Spin your wool at no more than 400 RPM to avoid felting. Alternatively, use the 'rinse hold' option and roll the clean knit in a dry towel to remove excess water.
- Always dry wool flat on a drying rack – preferably on a towel, and never in direct heat.
Hand Washing Wool
- Ensure you wash and rinse in water of the same temperature – around 30°C. Large temperature differences cause wool to shrink and felt.
- Always use liquid wool detergent without enzymes. Regular detergent will damage the wool over time, eventually leading to holes.
- Gently press your woolen garment in soapy water, avoiding wringing or pulling during washing.
- Roll the clean knit in a dry towel to remove as much water as possible.
- Always dry wool flat on a drying rack – preferably on a towel, and never in direct heat.
Washing Önling No 12 and No 16
- Keep in mind that the yarn hasn't been washed before it was spun onto cones and sent to you.
- For the best results, soak the finished sweater in lukewarm water for at least two hours (longer is fine). This will help the yarn bloom, making it softer and fuller.
- After soaking, wash the sweater as you would wool knits.
Washing No 14
- Önling No 14 should be washed gently at a maximum of 30°C, for example on the wool program in the washing machine.
- It can be spun at a maximum of 800 RPM.
- Avoid using a tumble dryer. Instead, dry your knit flat on a drying rack – preferably on a towel, and never in direct heat.
Washing No 21
- Önling No 21 is colorfast and spun from linen and cotton, which can handle a gentle machine wash (max 30°C).
- Spin your knit at a maximum of 800 RPM.
- Avoid using a tumble dryer. Instead, dry your knit flat on a drying rack – preferably on a towel, and never in direct heat.
Esmeralda sweater by Katrine Hannibal, knitting pattern
Knitting pattern for Esmeralda Sweater by Katrine Hannibal
Discover the perfect blend of style and comfort with the Esmeralda Sweater pattern. This basic raglan design, expertly crafted by Katrine Hannibal, features:
- Elegant garter stitch details
- Relaxed, slightly oversized fit (15-25 cm / 6-10 inches of positive ease)
- Luxurious combination of Shetland wool and Silk Mohair
- Versatile, no-frills design for endless styling options
Part of Katrine's carefully curated raglan series, Esmeralda promises the ideal fit and warmth for your handmade wardrobe. Choose your favorite color and create a sweater that's uniquely yours. Easy to knit, joy to wear – Esmeralda is your new go-to pattern for timeless Nordic elegance.
The pattern is available in English
The pattern is a PDF file. Immediately after purchase you will be able to download the pattern directly from the purchase confirmation page. You will also receive an e-mail with a link to your pattern, and the pattern will be available here at the site via your personal account - so remember to create an account :-) Read more about digital knitting patterns here.
Sizes: (XS)S(M)L(XL)2XL(3XL)4XL(5XL)6XL
Finished chest: (103)109(116)122(129)136(142)153(158)167 cm / approx. (40.5)43(45.5)48(50.5)53.5(56)60(62)65 inches.
Length: (53)54(55)56(57)58(59)60(61)62 cm / approx. (21)21.25(21.5)22(22.5)22.75(23.25)23.5(24)24.5 inches.
Underarm sleeve length: (46)46(46)45(45)42(40)39(38)35 cm / approx. (18)18(18)17.75(17.75)16.5(15.75)15.25(15)13.75 inches.
Materials:
Önling No 20, 100% shetland wool, 225 m / 247 yards pr. 50 g.
Col A (200)200(250)250(250)250(300)300(300)350 g
Önling No 10, 70% mohair, 30% silk, 210 m / 230 yards pr. 25 g.
Col B: (125)125(125)150(150)150(175)175(175)200 g
Work with 2 strands of yarn held together throughout.
Colors:
If you wish to knit your sweater in one of the colors shown on this page, choose the following colors:
Light pink: Önling No 20, choose col 90 Oats + Önling No 10 col 2791 Light purple
Salt/peber: Önling No 20, choose col 107 salt & peber + Önling No 10 col 8030 Elephant grey
Green: Önling No 20, choose col Lime 39 + Önling No 10 col Light army 5898
Blue: Önling No 20, choose col Dueblå 101 + Önling No 10 col Sky blue1234
Tea green: Önling No 20, choose col Silver grey 77 + Önling No 10 col Tea green 3211
Recommended needles: Circular needles no. 4 og 5 / US 6 and 8
Gauge:
18 sts and 26 rows in stockinette sts on ndl no 5 / US 8 = 10 x 10 cm
Procedure: The sweater is worked top down in the round. Stitches are cast on using provisional, crochet cast-on to allow adjusting the size of the neck opening before working the neck hem. Short rows are worked over shoulders and back of the neck to make the sweater higher at the back. The yoke is worked with raglan increases. The yoke stitches are then separated into sleeves and body, which are individually finished. The sleeves are worked in the round. After trying on the sweater for size, the provisional cast-on is unraveled before the neck hem is worked
ABOUT PATTERNS FROM ÖNLING
All patterns from Önling are delivered digitally - and 95% of these will be sent immediately after purchase. Read more about how to get hold of your digital knitting pattern here.
The exception is patterns from Katrines Favorite Corner:
- When you buy a pattern for a design from Katrine's Favorite Corner, you will receive a digital pattern by mail (and in your Ravelry library). Please allow 1-2 days for your pattern to be sent, as this is handled manually by our brilliant customer service team. See the designs in question here.
WASHING INSTRUCTIONS
Wool can last for years, but it requires good care. Washing is tough on your woolen garments and in general wool needs to be washed much less than other materials as it has a self-cleaning effect.
Find our instructions for how to wash your knitwear here.
Proper Care and Washing for Your Wool Knits – Make Them Last Longer
Wool garments can last for years, but they need proper care. Washing is one of the main culprits of wear on knitwear. Luckily, wool contains lanolin, which has a self-cleaning effect, so you rarely need to wash your wool knits.
- Lanolin has a self-cleaning effect because it reacts with moisture and salt, helping to neutralize odors like sweat.
- Hang your wool clothes on a chair overnight – they’ll be fresh by morning. You can also hang them outside for a few hours in humid weather.
- Regularly comb your wool knits with a wool comb to remove pilling and fuzziness. This gives your tired knits a "facelift" and prolongs the time between washes.
Machine Washing Wool
While we generally recommend hand washing wool garments to maintain control over temperatures, agitation, etc., if you prefer machine washing, follow these recommendations:
- Only machine wash your wool, if you know your machine well; test its wool program before washing your favorite sweater.
- Ensure that the wool program washes and rinses at the same temperature (max 30°C). Large temperature fluctuations cause wool to shrink and felt.
- Always use liquid wool detergent without enzymes. Regular detergent contains enzymes that will gradually eat away at the wool, leading to holes. You might not see the damage immediately, but holes can appear after 15-25 washes.
- Spin your wool at no more than 400 RPM to avoid felting. Alternatively, use the 'rinse hold' option and roll the clean knit in a dry towel to remove excess water.
- Always dry wool flat on a drying rack – preferably on a towel, and never in direct heat.
Hand Washing Wool
- Ensure you wash and rinse in water of the same temperature – around 30°C. Large temperature differences cause wool to shrink and felt.
- Always use liquid wool detergent without enzymes. Regular detergent will damage the wool over time, eventually leading to holes.
- Gently press your woolen garment in soapy water, avoiding wringing or pulling during washing.
- Roll the clean knit in a dry towel to remove as much water as possible.
- Always dry wool flat on a drying rack – preferably on a towel, and never in direct heat.
Washing Önling No 12 and No 16
- Keep in mind that the yarn hasn't been washed before it was spun onto cones and sent to you.
- For the best results, soak the finished sweater in lukewarm water for at least two hours (longer is fine). This will help the yarn bloom, making it softer and fuller.
- After soaking, wash the sweater as you would wool knits.
Washing No 14
- Önling No 14 should be washed gently at a maximum of 30°C, for example on the wool program in the washing machine.
- It can be spun at a maximum of 800 RPM.
- Avoid using a tumble dryer. Instead, dry your knit flat on a drying rack – preferably on a towel, and never in direct heat.
Washing No 21
- Önling No 21 is colorfast and spun from linen and cotton, which can handle a gentle machine wash (max 30°C).
- Spin your knit at a maximum of 800 RPM.
- Avoid using a tumble dryer. Instead, dry your knit flat on a drying rack – preferably on a towel, and never in direct heat.
