Knitting pattern for No 11 Wool sweater by VesterbyCrea

VesterbyCrea No.11 Wool is a loose sweater with a V-neck. It is worked with braids on body and sleeves. The model is worked top down with a rib and tubular cast-off. Cables are worked either from diagram or text description.

Language: English

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Design by Thea Vesterby // VesterbyCrea

Size: XS (S) M (L) XL

Measurements
Bust circumference: 100 (102) 102 (116) 140 cm
Length (back): 58 (58) 60 (70) 75 cm
Back width: 52 (53) 53 (58) 59 cm

Size guide: 
The sweater should have positive ease of about 10–15 cm according to your bust circumference.

Sizes XS (S) M (L) XL will fit bust circumference of 70-80 (81-90) 91-100 (101-110) 111-120 cm. // 27.5-32 (32-35.5) 35.5-40 (40-43.5) 43.5-47.5 inches

Measure yourself, before you start knitting, to get the correct size. If your bust circumference of the widest circumference on your body for example is 95 cm, then you should choose size M.

Materials:
150 (150) 175 (200) 200 gr. Önling No 10 Silk Mohair, 210 m / 25 gr.

worked together with      

250 (250) 275 (300) 325 gr. Önling No.2 Supersoft Wool, 120 m / 25 gr

Recommended needles:
Circular needles 5 mm (40, 60, 80, 100 cm) for body and sleeves
Circular needles 4 mm (60 cm) for ribbing on body and sleeves
Circular needles 3 mm (60 cm) for V neck double knitting

Worked with two threads throughout the work

GAUGE:
18 sts x 25 rows in stockinette stitch on needle size 5.00 mm = 10 x 10 cm 

Procedure:
VesterbyCrea No.11. Wool is worked top down. Start by knitting the yoke flat including the fronts, back and sleeves with braids. Raglan increases are worked on sleeves, front and back. The V-neck is worked with increases on every second right row. After working increases for V-neck the sweater is connected in the round. Then body is worked with braid pattern. The body is finished with ribbing and stretchy/italian bind off method. Sleeves are knitted in the round in ribbing and the braid pattern is placed on mid sleeve. Sleeves are also finished with stretchy/italian bind off method. V-neck is worked in ribbing by picking up stitches along the V-neck. This sweater is therefore assembly-free! 

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.