Knitting pattern for Majse Sweater by Pastelkollektivet
The design idea behind the Majse Sweater was to make a sweater with a slightly different shape that had subtle, elegant and flattering details. The sleeves are voluminous at the top, and decreases are made towards the cuff to give a tighter fit around the wrist. The body of the sweater is oversized and lightly cropped, which gives a lot of room to move.
You don't need to master many difficult techniques for this sweater, but on the other hand, you have to make a lot of increases in different ways - both for the sleeves and the body, so we recommend you find either paper and a pen or a knitting counter.
Majse sweater is worked in a lovely and soft combination of Önling No 20 (shetland wool), Önling No 12 (wool/cotton) and silk mohair.
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-XXL
Measurements:
Circumference: 130 cm (144 cm) 160 cm.
This sweater is intended to have an oversized fit, with a relatively large positive ease. It is recommended to have a positive ease of approx. 30-50 cm but select a size you think will suit you best. The red sweater in the pictures on this page the sweater is knitted in a size M/L on Lærke, who has a chest circumference of 83 cm)
Materials:
Col A: 250 (250) 300 g Önling No 20, 100% Shetland wool, (50 g = ca 225m)
together with
Col B: 125 (125) 150 g Önling No. 10 – 70 % Mohair, 30 % Silk, 25 g / 210 m
together with
Col C: 230 (230) 230 g Önling No. 12 – 55 % wool, 45 % cotton, 115 g / 800 m: 2 (2) cones
Work with 3 strands of yarn throughout.
Colors: For the sweaters on the images on this page, the following colors are used:
Red: No 20 col Coral, No 10 col fresh pink, No 12 col rosa (17)
Blue: No 20 col cobalt blue (out of stock - replace with sea blue), No 10 col cobalt blue, No 12 col cobalt blue
Recommended circular needles: Ndl no 4 / US6 (40 cm and 100 cm), ndl no 5 / US8 (60 - 100 cm), circular ndls 4,5 / US7 (100 - 120 cm).
If you do not want to use magic loop, you also need 4 SM, 4.5 SM and 5 SM double pointed needles
Gauge: 16 x 23 sts on 10 x 10 cm after wash
Procedure: Majse sweater is worked top down, with 3 strands of yarn held together. First the neckline is shaped by working flat. Then the work is joined in the round. The shoulder and body are shaped with increases. First you only increase for the body, and gradually you make increases on the shoulders and for the sleeves, to give them a nice shape.
About Pastelkollektivet:
The designer behind 'Pastelkollektivet' is Lærke Back, and you can follow her og and her knitted projects on Instagram - search for Pastelkollektivet. One of Lærkes recent designs have been published in the book 52 Weeks of Easy Knits, published by Laine.
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.
Majse Sweater by Pastelkollektivet, knitting pattern
Knitting pattern for Majse Sweater by Pastelkollektivet
The design idea behind the Majse Sweater was to make a sweater with a slightly different shape that had subtle, elegant and flattering details. The sleeves are voluminous at the top, and decreases are made towards the cuff to give a tighter fit around the wrist. The body of the sweater is oversized and lightly cropped, which gives a lot of room to move.
You don't need to master many difficult techniques for this sweater, but on the other hand, you have to make a lot of increases in different ways - both for the sleeves and the body, so we recommend you find either paper and a pen or a knitting counter.
Majse sweater is worked in a lovely and soft combination of Önling No 20 (shetland wool), Önling No 12 (wool/cotton) and silk mohair.
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-XXL
Measurements:
Circumference: 130 cm (144 cm) 160 cm.
This sweater is intended to have an oversized fit, with a relatively large positive ease. It is recommended to have a positive ease of approx. 30-50 cm but select a size you think will suit you best. The red sweater in the pictures on this page the sweater is knitted in a size M/L on Lærke, who has a chest circumference of 83 cm)
Materials:
Col A: 250 (250) 300 g Önling No 20, 100% Shetland wool, (50 g = ca 225m)
together with
Col B: 125 (125) 150 g Önling No. 10 – 70 % Mohair, 30 % Silk, 25 g / 210 m
together with
Col C: 230 (230) 230 g Önling No. 12 – 55 % wool, 45 % cotton, 115 g / 800 m: 2 (2) cones
Work with 3 strands of yarn throughout.
Colors: For the sweaters on the images on this page, the following colors are used:
Red: No 20 col Coral, No 10 col fresh pink, No 12 col rosa (17)
Blue: No 20 col cobalt blue (out of stock - replace with sea blue), No 10 col cobalt blue, No 12 col cobalt blue
Recommended circular needles: Ndl no 4 / US6 (40 cm and 100 cm), ndl no 5 / US8 (60 - 100 cm), circular ndls 4,5 / US7 (100 - 120 cm).
If you do not want to use magic loop, you also need 4 SM, 4.5 SM and 5 SM double pointed needles
Gauge: 16 x 23 sts on 10 x 10 cm after wash
Procedure: Majse sweater is worked top down, with 3 strands of yarn held together. First the neckline is shaped by working flat. Then the work is joined in the round. The shoulder and body are shaped with increases. First you only increase for the body, and gradually you make increases on the shoulders and for the sleeves, to give them a nice shape.
About Pastelkollektivet:
The designer behind 'Pastelkollektivet' is Lærke Back, and you can follow her og and her knitted projects on Instagram - search for Pastelkollektivet. One of Lærkes recent designs have been published in the book 52 Weeks of Easy Knits, published by Laine.
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.
