Knitting pattern for Rikke Twist Sweater by Rikke Jönsson
Rikke Twist Sweater is another beautiful design in the Rikke series – a classic, timeless sweater with bold cables that give it an elegant, luxurious look. Its generous fit, with approx. 20–25 cm / 7¾–9¾ in of positive ease, creates a relaxed, feminine and modern silhouette. Rikke (pictured) has a chest measurement of 97 cm / 38¼ in and wears size L, giving her 23 cm / 9 in of positive ease.
Rikke Twist Sweater builds on the simple, timeless style of the Rikke series, adding bold cables for a look that is both classic and modern. See the entire collection here.
The sweater can be knitted in three yarn combinations, each giving it a distinctive look – from Önling No 1 + Önling No 10 resulting in an exceptionally luxurious sweater, to Önling No 4 + Önling No 10 resulting in a smoother, more classic fabric, to Önling No 20 + Önling No 10 resulting in a more rustic look with plenty of character. The yarn quantities cover both the turtleneck and folded neckband options.
Designed by Rikke Jönsson. Pattern by Katrine Hannibal for Önling.
Language: The pattern is available in English, Swedish, Norwegian and German
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
Finished chest circumference: (102)108(114)120(126)134(142)150(158)166 cm / (40¼)42½(45)47¼(49½)52¾(56)59(62¼)65¼ inches – after washing and blocking
Corresponding to fit actual chest measurements of: (82)89(95)101(107)115(123)131(139)147 cm / (32¼)35(37½)39¾(42¼)45¼(48½)51½(54¾)57¾ inches
Length: (57)58(59)60(61)62(63)64(65)66 cm / (22½)22¾(23¼)23½(24)24½(24¾)25¼(25½)26 inches
Underarm sleeve length: (47)45(44)43(41)39(37)35(33)31 cm / (18½)17¾(17¼)17(16¼)15¼(14½)13¾(13)12¼ inches
The sweater is designed with an oversized fit with a positive ease of 20–25 cm / 7¾–9¾ 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 / 38¼ inches and is wearing size L, giving a positive ease of 23 cm / 9 inches.
Color choice:
Light beige version in Önling No 1 + Önling No 10:
Önling No 1: Cold light beige melange / marzipan (006m)
Önling No 10: Linen (005) / beige (0349)
White version in Önling No 4 + Önling No 10:
Önling No 4: Off white (007)
Önling No 10: Off white (007)
Dark green version in Önling No 20 + Önling No 10:
Önling No 20: Olive green melange (031m)
Önling No 10: Dark army (054) / (1838)
Materials Önling No 1 + Önling No 10
Color 1: (400)400(400)400(450)500(500)550(600)650 g / (8)8(8)8(9)10(10)11(12)13 balls Önling No 1, 75% merino wool, 25% angora, 50 g = approx. 197 yards (180 meters), weight: DK / Worsted
Held together with
Color 2: (175)175(175)175(175)200(225)250(250)275 g / (7)7(7)7(7)8(9)10(10)11 balls Önling No 10, 70% mohair, 30% silk, 25 g = approx. 230 yards (210 meters), weight: lace
Worked with one strand Önling No 1 and one strand Önling No 10 = two strands held together throughout
Materials Önling No 4 + Önling No 10
Color 1: (400)400(400)400(400)450(450)500(550)550 g / (8)8(8)8(8)9(9)10(11)11 balls Önling No 4, 100% fine organic merino wool, 50 g = approx. 219 yards (200 meters), weight: fingering
Held together with
Color 2: (175)175(175)175(175)200(225)250(250)275 g / (7)7(7)7(7)8(9)10(10)11 balls Önling No 10, 70% mohair, 30% silk, 25 g = approx. 230 yards (210 meters), weight: lace
Worked with one strand Önling No 4 and one strand Önling No 10 = two strands held together throughout
Materials Önling No 20 + Önling No 10
Color 1: (350)350(350)350(400)400(400)450(500)500 g / (7)7(7)7(8)8(8)9(10)10 balls Önling No 20, 100% shetland wool, 50 g = approx. 247 yards (225 meters), weight: sport
Held together with
Color 2: (175)175(175)175(175)200(225)250(250)275 g / (7)7(7)7(7)8(9)10(10)11 balls Önling No 10, 70% mohair, 30% silk, 25 g = approx. 230 yards (210 meters), weight: lace
Worked with one strand Önling No 20 and one strand Önling No 10 = two strands held together throughout
Recommended circular needles size 4 and 5 mm / US 6 and 8, 60 or 80 cm / 24 or 32 inches in length (we use magic loop for small circumferences)
Stitch markers
Stitch holder
Cable needle
Gauge 18 sts and 22 rows in pattern on needle size 5 mm / US 8 = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches
Procedure
The sweater is worked from the top down in a cabled rib pattern. First, the back is worked flat, with short rows to shape the shoulders. Sts are then picked up and knitted for each front, and increases shape the neckline. The fronts are joined with new sts at centre front and worked flat to the bottom of the armholes. The front and back are then joined, and the body is worked in the round and finished with ribbing. Sleeve sts are picked up and knitted around the armholes. The sleeves are worked straight in the round, with a decrease rnd before the ribbed cuffs. The ribbed neckline can be worked as a folded neckband or a turtleneck.
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 Twist Sweater by Rikke Jönsson, knitting pattern (UK, SE, NO, DE)
Knitting pattern for Rikke Twist Sweater by Rikke Jönsson
Rikke Twist Sweater is another beautiful design in the Rikke series – a classic, timeless sweater with bold cables that give it an elegant, luxurious look. Its generous fit, with approx. 20–25 cm / 7¾–9¾ in of positive ease, creates a relaxed, feminine and modern silhouette. Rikke (pictured) has a chest measurement of 97 cm / 38¼ in and wears size L, giving her 23 cm / 9 in of positive ease.
Rikke Twist Sweater builds on the simple, timeless style of the Rikke series, adding bold cables for a look that is both classic and modern. See the entire collection here.
The sweater can be knitted in three yarn combinations, each giving it a distinctive look – from Önling No 1 + Önling No 10 resulting in an exceptionally luxurious sweater, to Önling No 4 + Önling No 10 resulting in a smoother, more classic fabric, to Önling No 20 + Önling No 10 resulting in a more rustic look with plenty of character. The yarn quantities cover both the turtleneck and folded neckband options.
Designed by Rikke Jönsson. Pattern by Katrine Hannibal for Önling.
Language: The pattern is available in English, Swedish, Norwegian and German
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
Finished chest circumference: (102)108(114)120(126)134(142)150(158)166 cm / (40¼)42½(45)47¼(49½)52¾(56)59(62¼)65¼ inches – after washing and blocking
Corresponding to fit actual chest measurements of: (82)89(95)101(107)115(123)131(139)147 cm / (32¼)35(37½)39¾(42¼)45¼(48½)51½(54¾)57¾ inches
Length: (57)58(59)60(61)62(63)64(65)66 cm / (22½)22¾(23¼)23½(24)24½(24¾)25¼(25½)26 inches
Underarm sleeve length: (47)45(44)43(41)39(37)35(33)31 cm / (18½)17¾(17¼)17(16¼)15¼(14½)13¾(13)12¼ inches
The sweater is designed with an oversized fit with a positive ease of 20–25 cm / 7¾–9¾ 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 / 38¼ inches and is wearing size L, giving a positive ease of 23 cm / 9 inches.
Color choice:
Light beige version in Önling No 1 + Önling No 10:
Önling No 1: Cold light beige melange / marzipan (006m)
Önling No 10: Linen (005) / beige (0349)
White version in Önling No 4 + Önling No 10:
Önling No 4: Off white (007)
Önling No 10: Off white (007)
Dark green version in Önling No 20 + Önling No 10:
Önling No 20: Olive green melange (031m)
Önling No 10: Dark army (054) / (1838)
Materials Önling No 1 + Önling No 10
Color 1: (400)400(400)400(450)500(500)550(600)650 g / (8)8(8)8(9)10(10)11(12)13 balls Önling No 1, 75% merino wool, 25% angora, 50 g = approx. 197 yards (180 meters), weight: DK / Worsted
Held together with
Color 2: (175)175(175)175(175)200(225)250(250)275 g / (7)7(7)7(7)8(9)10(10)11 balls Önling No 10, 70% mohair, 30% silk, 25 g = approx. 230 yards (210 meters), weight: lace
Worked with one strand Önling No 1 and one strand Önling No 10 = two strands held together throughout
Materials Önling No 4 + Önling No 10
Color 1: (400)400(400)400(400)450(450)500(550)550 g / (8)8(8)8(8)9(9)10(11)11 balls Önling No 4, 100% fine organic merino wool, 50 g = approx. 219 yards (200 meters), weight: fingering
Held together with
Color 2: (175)175(175)175(175)200(225)250(250)275 g / (7)7(7)7(7)8(9)10(10)11 balls Önling No 10, 70% mohair, 30% silk, 25 g = approx. 230 yards (210 meters), weight: lace
Worked with one strand Önling No 4 and one strand Önling No 10 = two strands held together throughout
Materials Önling No 20 + Önling No 10
Color 1: (350)350(350)350(400)400(400)450(500)500 g / (7)7(7)7(8)8(8)9(10)10 balls Önling No 20, 100% shetland wool, 50 g = approx. 247 yards (225 meters), weight: sport
Held together with
Color 2: (175)175(175)175(175)200(225)250(250)275 g / (7)7(7)7(7)8(9)10(10)11 balls Önling No 10, 70% mohair, 30% silk, 25 g = approx. 230 yards (210 meters), weight: lace
Worked with one strand Önling No 20 and one strand Önling No 10 = two strands held together throughout
Recommended circular needles size 4 and 5 mm / US 6 and 8, 60 or 80 cm / 24 or 32 inches in length (we use magic loop for small circumferences)
Stitch markers
Stitch holder
Cable needle
Gauge 18 sts and 22 rows in pattern on needle size 5 mm / US 8 = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches
Procedure
The sweater is worked from the top down in a cabled rib pattern. First, the back is worked flat, with short rows to shape the shoulders. Sts are then picked up and knitted for each front, and increases shape the neckline. The fronts are joined with new sts at centre front and worked flat to the bottom of the armholes. The front and back are then joined, and the body is worked in the round and finished with ribbing. Sleeve sts are picked up and knitted around the armholes. The sleeves are worked straight in the round, with a decrease rnd before the ribbed cuffs. The ribbed neckline can be worked as a folded neckband or a turtleneck.
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.
