Knitting pattern for Iridia sweater
Iridia means colorful - and that's exactly what this pretty sweater is. Iridia is worked with 3 strands of yarn and the pattern explains how compose the nice color fades by alternating colors of the 3 strands of yarn.
The sweater is slightly oversized with a nice shoulder detail for a great fit. The model is knitted bottom down with german short rows for shaping and a draping back line at the bottom ribbing.
You can buy a specially composed knitting kit for Iridia, where you get Önling No 12 and Önling No 20 in 3 predefined color combinations. You need to add your own mohair scraps to the kit.
Sizes
(XS)S(M)L(XL)2XL(3XL)
Chest: (107)115(122)127(135)142(152) cm / approx.
(42)45.25(48)50(53)56(60) inches
Length: (53)54(55)56(57)58(59) cm / approx.
(19.75)20.25(20.5)21(21.25)21.75(22) inches
Underarm sleeve length, long sleeve: (46)46(46)46(45)44(43) cm approx. (18)18(18)18(17.75)17.25(17) inches
Choose a size 20-25 cm / 8-10 inches bigger than your bust size.
Materiales
You need approx. (750)790(825)870(900)960(1020) meters or (820)865(900)950(985)1050(1120) yards of each of the three qualities A, B and C or corresponding qualities that lets you meet the gauge of 16 sts x 20 rows on 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 inches)
A: Önling No. 12, 55% Wool, 45% Cotton from Önling, 115 g / 800 m
NOTE: This yarn has been discontinued from Önlings' product range.
B: Önling No. 20, 100% Shetland wool, approx 225m/50g
C: Önling No. 10, 70% Mohair, 30% Silk from Önling, 25 g / 210 m
To achieve the same expression as the knitted model you nneed the foloowing amount of colours in each yarn quality:
Col B: 5 colours with a nice color difference between them.
Col C: min. 5 colors, preferable 10-15. 10 colors can be down to 15-25 meters.
Find inspiration for color combinations in the Iridia yarn kit, where you get Önling No 12 and Önling No 20 in 3 predefined color combinations.
Gauge
16 stitches and 20 rows/rounds of stockinette stitch on needle size 10, 10 x 10 cm / 2.5 inches.
Materials
Recommended needle size 5 and 6 mm (US size 8 and 10). Circular needles and DPN or magic loop for sleeves. Stitch markers
Knitting process
The sweater is knitted top-down in the round with a crocheted, provisional cast-on and German short rows for a nice neck shaping. The top of the sweater is shaped with raglan increases, the body and sleeves are separated and the body finishes with German short rows to create a slightly drooped back. Sleeves are knitted in the round.
You can easily regulate length of body and sleeves.
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.
Designed by Katrine Hannibal and Nina Larsson for Önling.
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.
Iridia sweater by Önling, knitting pattern
Knitting pattern for Iridia sweater
Iridia means colorful - and that's exactly what this pretty sweater is. Iridia is worked with 3 strands of yarn and the pattern explains how compose the nice color fades by alternating colors of the 3 strands of yarn.
The sweater is slightly oversized with a nice shoulder detail for a great fit. The model is knitted bottom down with german short rows for shaping and a draping back line at the bottom ribbing.
You can buy a specially composed knitting kit for Iridia, where you get Önling No 12 and Önling No 20 in 3 predefined color combinations. You need to add your own mohair scraps to the kit.
Sizes
(XS)S(M)L(XL)2XL(3XL)
Chest: (107)115(122)127(135)142(152) cm / approx.
(42)45.25(48)50(53)56(60) inches
Length: (53)54(55)56(57)58(59) cm / approx.
(19.75)20.25(20.5)21(21.25)21.75(22) inches
Underarm sleeve length, long sleeve: (46)46(46)46(45)44(43) cm approx. (18)18(18)18(17.75)17.25(17) inches
Choose a size 20-25 cm / 8-10 inches bigger than your bust size.
Materiales
You need approx. (750)790(825)870(900)960(1020) meters or (820)865(900)950(985)1050(1120) yards of each of the three qualities A, B and C or corresponding qualities that lets you meet the gauge of 16 sts x 20 rows on 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 inches)
A: Önling No. 12, 55% Wool, 45% Cotton from Önling, 115 g / 800 m
NOTE: This yarn has been discontinued from Önlings' product range.
B: Önling No. 20, 100% Shetland wool, approx 225m/50g
C: Önling No. 10, 70% Mohair, 30% Silk from Önling, 25 g / 210 m
To achieve the same expression as the knitted model you nneed the foloowing amount of colours in each yarn quality:
Col B: 5 colours with a nice color difference between them.
Col C: min. 5 colors, preferable 10-15. 10 colors can be down to 15-25 meters.
Find inspiration for color combinations in the Iridia yarn kit, where you get Önling No 12 and Önling No 20 in 3 predefined color combinations.
Gauge
16 stitches and 20 rows/rounds of stockinette stitch on needle size 10, 10 x 10 cm / 2.5 inches.
Materials
Recommended needle size 5 and 6 mm (US size 8 and 10). Circular needles and DPN or magic loop for sleeves. Stitch markers
Knitting process
The sweater is knitted top-down in the round with a crocheted, provisional cast-on and German short rows for a nice neck shaping. The top of the sweater is shaped with raglan increases, the body and sleeves are separated and the body finishes with German short rows to create a slightly drooped back. Sleeves are knitted in the round.
You can easily regulate length of body and sleeves.
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.
Designed by Katrine Hannibal and Nina Larsson for Önling.
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.
