The Happy Hiker sweater is an unisex sweater for people who enjoy nature, outdoor living and exploring. Happy hiker has sewn-in sleeves and is knitted on a circular needle with cast off for the neckline on the very top. Sleeves to be knitted separately and are to be sewn in/assembled as the finish. This technique makes the sweater fit for both women and men. Left picture is size L and right picture is size XXL. The Happy hiker is a play with colors! The cuffs, neckline and start-up of the body are knitted as ribbed border.
Measure your bust circumference and your sleeve-length to find the size you want to knit.
Overview
Yarn: Sandnes Peer Gynt - 100% Norwegian wool, 50 g = approx 91 m (35,8”)
Alternative yarn:
Rauma Mitu 50 g = approx 100 m (39”) or Lana Grossa Cool Wool 50 g = 160 m (62,9”)
Size: Unisex S (M) L (XL) XXL
Bust circumference: approx. 98 (105,5) 114,5 (122) 124 cm = 38,5” (41,5”) 45” (48”) 48,8”
Total length: approx. 72 (74) 79 (79) 84 cm = 28,3” (29,1”) 31.1” (31,1”) 33”
Sleeve length: approx. 50,5 (50,5) 51 (53,5) 54,5 cm = 19,8” (19,8) 20” (21”) 21,4”
Pattern repeat A = approx 51 cm = 20”
Pattern repeat B = approx 17 cm = 6,6”
Pattern repeat C = approx 25 cm (9,8”) in size S and M
‘ ‘ = approx 25,5 cm (10”) size L
‘ ‘ = approx 26 cm (10,2”) size XL
‘ ‘ = approx 27 cm (10,6”) size XXL
Tension/ Gauge: 22 sts = 10 cm ( 3,9”) on needle No. 3,5/4 (4 US / 9 UK)
and 22 row= 10 cm (3,9”) on needle No. 3,5/4 (4 US / 9 UK)