Smilla's Sleeves by Anne Ventzel, No 11 + silk mohair kit

Knitting kit for Smilla's Sleeves by Anne Ventzel in Önling No 11 + silk mohair

Smilla´s Sleeves is a generous and feminine shrug with a simple cable pattern, which is used across many of Anne Ventzels designs. Snuggle up in this cozy alternative to a cardigan or use it with a dress when you are going out. 

Choose which size shrug to knit based on the back width measurement. Please note that your size across the shoulders can be quite different from, for example, your bust measurement, so you may need to choose a different size than you normally do. Try on a cardigan from your wardrobe and imagining it without fronts. This, together with the measurements given in the pattern, can help you choose sizes.

Here we knit the shrug in Önling No 11 held together with Önling No 10, silk mohair, for a lovely and super soft and luxurious result .

This kit contains: Yarn for the selected size and a digital pattern in English, German, Norwegian and Swedish.

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)
Back width: 49 (51) 55 (59) cm
Length (incl. edges): 48 (48) 50 (50) cm
Sleeve length: 50 (50) 49 (48) cm

The white version shown on the pictures is size M and is worked in Håndværksgarn.

The gray version is size XS/S and is worked in two strands of Tilia and one strand of Saga held together. 

Recommended needles: 4 mm and 4.5 mm circular needles, 40, 80/100 cm

Gauge: 20 sts and 24 rows in PATTERN on 4.5 mm needles = 10 x 10 cm

Materials:
125 (175) 125 (175) 175 g Önling No 11, 90% Merino Superfine Super 100’s Wool and 10% Cashmere, 25 g = ca. 180 m 
125 (125) 150 (150) 150 g Önling No 10, 70% Mohair, 30% Silk, 25 g = ca 210 m
The two qualities are worked together throughout

Models are knitted by Anne Ventzel and not in Önling yarns.

Procedure:
The shrug is worked from the back of the neck down. First the neck edge for the back is worked and then the back. Then stitches are picked up and knitted along the shoulders for the fronts. The back and fronts are joined at the underarms and the short body is worked back and forth to the hem og the shrug. After this stitches are picked up and knitted along the armholes and the sleeve are worked down and in the round.

Please Note:
The price of the yarn kit is calculated based on the amount of yarn included, which is the amount we have used to knit the design according to the above measurements. Should you need more yarn, additional yarn can be purchased at regular prices by placing an order and state lot number in the comment box at checkout. All designs have been thoroughly calculated and tested.

Diese Strickanleitung enthält Anleitung sowohl auf Englisch als auch auf Deutsch. Die meisten Strickanleitungen von Anne Ventzel enthalten Anleitung auf Deutsch. Mehrere Strickpakete und Strickanleitungen auf Deutsch finden Sie hier.

This knitting kit contains yarn and a digital pattern, which will be available for download immediately after purchase.

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.