Knitting pattern for Rikke Bloom Sweater by Rikke Jönsson
Rikke Bloom Sweater is the latest design in the Rikke series – a beautiful and eye-catching sweater featuring a unique floral pattern worked in four contrast colors on a solid-colored background.
The sweater can be knitted in either Önling No 1 (75% merino wool, 25% angora) or Önling No 3 (100% organic merino wool). Both yarns create a soft, warm, and luxurious sweater where the texture enhances the delicate pattern. Rikke Bloom Sweater is both fun to knit and a true joy to wear – a design that will bring happiness to your wardrobe for many years to come. The sweater has a relaxed fit with 15–25 cm / 6–10 in of positive ease, giving it a casual and feminine look.
Rikke Bloom Sweater continues the simple and timeless expression that defines the Rikke series while adding a playful and colorful motif that gives the design a unique and modern twist. Find the entire Rikke-series here.
Designed by Rikke Jönsson. Pattern by Katrine Hannibal for Önling.
Language: The pattern is available in English (Swedish, German and Norwegian coming soon, date still unknown, but if you buy the pattern now, the update will be sent to you automatically when new languages are released).
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
Measurements:
Bust circumference: (102)107(114)122(130)137(145)149(152)160 cm / (40.25)42.25(45)48(51.25)54(57)58.75(60)63 inches
After washing and blocking, corresponding to the following snug body measurements in bust circumference: (82)89(95)101(107)115(123)131(139)147 cm / (32.25)35(37.5)39.75(42)45.25(48.5)51.5(54.75)57.75 inches
Length: (53)54(55)56(57)58(59)60(61)62 cm / (20.75)21.25(21.75)22(22.5)22.75(23.25)23.5(24)24.5 inches
Sleeve length (long sleeves): (47)45(44)42(40)38(36)35(34)32 cm / (18.5)17.75(17.25)16.5(15.75)15(14.25)13.75(13.5)12.5 inches
The sweater is designed with an oversized fit with a positive ease of 15-25 cm / 6-10 inches. If you prefer a sweater with a closer fit, you can knit a smaller size. The model in the pictures has a bust measurement of 97 cm / 38.25 inches and is wearing size L, giving a positive ease of 25 cm / 9.75 inches.
Materials Önling No 1
Main color: (300)350(350)400(400)450(500)500(550)600 g / (6)7(7)8(8)9(10)10(11)12 balls Önling No 1, 75% merino wool, 25% angora, 50 g = approx. 197 yards (180 meters), weight: DK / Worsted
Contrast color 1: (50)50(50)50(50)100(100)100(100)100 g / (1)1(1)1(1)2(2)2(2)2 ball(s) Önling No 1, 75% merino wool, 25% angora, 50 g = approx. 197 yards (180 meters), weight: DK / Worsted
Contrast color 2: (50)50(50)50(50)50(50)100(100)100 g / (1)1(1)1(1)1(1)2(2)2 ball(s) Önling No 1, 75% merino wool, 25% angora, 50 g = approx. 197 yards (180 meters), weight: DK / Worsted
Contrast color 3: (50)50(50)50(50)50(50)100(100)100 g / (1)1(1)1(1)1(1)2(2)2 ball(s) Önling No 1, 75% merino wool, 25% angora, 50 g = approx. 197 yards (180 meters), weight: DK / Worsted
Contrast color 4: (50)50(50)50(50)50(50)100(100)100 g / (1)1(1)1(1)1(1)2(2)2 ball(s) Önling No 1, 75% merino wool, 25% angora, 50 g = approx. 197 yards (180 meters), weight: DK / Worsted
Worked with one strand throughout.
Materials Önling No 3
Main color: (400)450(500)500(550)600(650)700(750)800 g / (8)9(10)10(11)12(13)14(15)16 balls for all sizes Önling No 3, 100% heavy organic merino wool, 50 g = approx. 145 yards (133 meters), weight: DK / Worsted
Contrast color 1: 100 g / 2 balls for all sizes Önling No 3, 100% heavy organic merino wool, 50 g = approx. 145 yards (133 meters), weight: DK / Worsted
Contrast color 2: 100 g / 2 balls for all sizes Önling No 3, 100% heavy organic merino wool, 50 g = approx. 145 yards (133 meters), weight: DK / Worsted
Contrast color 3: 100 g / 2 balls for all sizes Önling No 3, 100% heavy organic merino wool, 50 g = approx. 145 yards (133 meters), weight: DK / Worsted
Contrast color 4: 100 g / 2 balls for all sizes Önling No 3, 100% heavy organic merino wool, 50 g = approx. 145 yards (133 meters), weight: DK / Worsted
Worked with one strand throughout.
Recommended circular needles size 3 and 4 mm / US 2.5 and 6, 60 or 80 cm / 24 or 32 inches in length (we use magic loop for small circumferences)
Stitch markers
Stitch holder
Gauge 21 sts and 25 rows in pattern on needle size 4 mm / US 6 = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches
Procedure
The entire sweater is worked in pattern. Begin with the back, which is first worked back and forth with short rows at the neck to shape the shoulders. Then pick up sts along the left shoulder and shape the front on that side. Next do the same on the right front, just mirrored, and when the neckline shaping is finished, cast on sts at center front, join the work, and work in the round in pattern for the remainder of the body. Finish with a rib edge. The neckband is worked in rib pattern. Sts for the sleeves are picked up along the armhole edge, work pattern in the round, and finish with a rib edge.
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.
Rikke Bloom Sweater by Rikke Jönsson, knitting pattern (UK)
Knitting pattern for Rikke Bloom Sweater by Rikke Jönsson
Rikke Bloom Sweater is the latest design in the Rikke series – a beautiful and eye-catching sweater featuring a unique floral pattern worked in four contrast colors on a solid-colored background.
The sweater can be knitted in either Önling No 1 (75% merino wool, 25% angora) or Önling No 3 (100% organic merino wool). Both yarns create a soft, warm, and luxurious sweater where the texture enhances the delicate pattern. Rikke Bloom Sweater is both fun to knit and a true joy to wear – a design that will bring happiness to your wardrobe for many years to come. The sweater has a relaxed fit with 15–25 cm / 6–10 in of positive ease, giving it a casual and feminine look.
Rikke Bloom Sweater continues the simple and timeless expression that defines the Rikke series while adding a playful and colorful motif that gives the design a unique and modern twist. Find the entire Rikke-series here.
Designed by Rikke Jönsson. Pattern by Katrine Hannibal for Önling.
Language: The pattern is available in English (Swedish, German and Norwegian coming soon, date still unknown, but if you buy the pattern now, the update will be sent to you automatically when new languages are released).
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
Measurements:
Bust circumference: (102)107(114)122(130)137(145)149(152)160 cm / (40.25)42.25(45)48(51.25)54(57)58.75(60)63 inches
After washing and blocking, corresponding to the following snug body measurements in bust circumference: (82)89(95)101(107)115(123)131(139)147 cm / (32.25)35(37.5)39.75(42)45.25(48.5)51.5(54.75)57.75 inches
Length: (53)54(55)56(57)58(59)60(61)62 cm / (20.75)21.25(21.75)22(22.5)22.75(23.25)23.5(24)24.5 inches
Sleeve length (long sleeves): (47)45(44)42(40)38(36)35(34)32 cm / (18.5)17.75(17.25)16.5(15.75)15(14.25)13.75(13.5)12.5 inches
The sweater is designed with an oversized fit with a positive ease of 15-25 cm / 6-10 inches. If you prefer a sweater with a closer fit, you can knit a smaller size. The model in the pictures has a bust measurement of 97 cm / 38.25 inches and is wearing size L, giving a positive ease of 25 cm / 9.75 inches.
Materials Önling No 1
Main color: (300)350(350)400(400)450(500)500(550)600 g / (6)7(7)8(8)9(10)10(11)12 balls Önling No 1, 75% merino wool, 25% angora, 50 g = approx. 197 yards (180 meters), weight: DK / Worsted
Contrast color 1: (50)50(50)50(50)100(100)100(100)100 g / (1)1(1)1(1)2(2)2(2)2 ball(s) Önling No 1, 75% merino wool, 25% angora, 50 g = approx. 197 yards (180 meters), weight: DK / Worsted
Contrast color 2: (50)50(50)50(50)50(50)100(100)100 g / (1)1(1)1(1)1(1)2(2)2 ball(s) Önling No 1, 75% merino wool, 25% angora, 50 g = approx. 197 yards (180 meters), weight: DK / Worsted
Contrast color 3: (50)50(50)50(50)50(50)100(100)100 g / (1)1(1)1(1)1(1)2(2)2 ball(s) Önling No 1, 75% merino wool, 25% angora, 50 g = approx. 197 yards (180 meters), weight: DK / Worsted
Contrast color 4: (50)50(50)50(50)50(50)100(100)100 g / (1)1(1)1(1)1(1)2(2)2 ball(s) Önling No 1, 75% merino wool, 25% angora, 50 g = approx. 197 yards (180 meters), weight: DK / Worsted
Worked with one strand throughout.
Materials Önling No 3
Main color: (400)450(500)500(550)600(650)700(750)800 g / (8)9(10)10(11)12(13)14(15)16 balls for all sizes Önling No 3, 100% heavy organic merino wool, 50 g = approx. 145 yards (133 meters), weight: DK / Worsted
Contrast color 1: 100 g / 2 balls for all sizes Önling No 3, 100% heavy organic merino wool, 50 g = approx. 145 yards (133 meters), weight: DK / Worsted
Contrast color 2: 100 g / 2 balls for all sizes Önling No 3, 100% heavy organic merino wool, 50 g = approx. 145 yards (133 meters), weight: DK / Worsted
Contrast color 3: 100 g / 2 balls for all sizes Önling No 3, 100% heavy organic merino wool, 50 g = approx. 145 yards (133 meters), weight: DK / Worsted
Contrast color 4: 100 g / 2 balls for all sizes Önling No 3, 100% heavy organic merino wool, 50 g = approx. 145 yards (133 meters), weight: DK / Worsted
Worked with one strand throughout.
Recommended circular needles size 3 and 4 mm / US 2.5 and 6, 60 or 80 cm / 24 or 32 inches in length (we use magic loop for small circumferences)
Stitch markers
Stitch holder
Gauge 21 sts and 25 rows in pattern on needle size 4 mm / US 6 = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches
Procedure
The entire sweater is worked in pattern. Begin with the back, which is first worked back and forth with short rows at the neck to shape the shoulders. Then pick up sts along the left shoulder and shape the front on that side. Next do the same on the right front, just mirrored, and when the neckline shaping is finished, cast on sts at center front, join the work, and work in the round in pattern for the remainder of the body. Finish with a rib edge. The neckband is worked in rib pattern. Sts for the sleeves are picked up along the armhole edge, work pattern in the round, and finish with a rib edge.
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.
