Fjord Yarn Kit
This pattern is designed in collaboration with KOKON Yarn.
The KOKON BLEU is a merino wool has a gorgeous soft drape. The Speckles and Tie Dye yarn colours reminded Midori of winter fjord landscape in Arctic Norway with snow-covered mountains and deep blue water.
The idea of this pullover according to Midori is to “tuck in”. Therefore the pullover has only some positive ease (not extra oversized) and light and soft texture at a loose gauge, which gives beautiful drape to garment.
When you wear a knitted garment with heavier yarn with a loose gauge, it will be stretch under its own weight, especially at the shoulder and neckline. Midori decided to use this effect as a design element. It was not quite predictable, but after many tries Midori found the perfect fit.
Midori also made a mohair flower, which can be put on the pullover. The flower is also included in pattern.
The pattern is worked seamlessly from the top down. It is a very quick project with big size needles.
Please click the link below to take you directly to the Fjord on Ravelry where you can purchase the pattern. (If you do not have Ravelry please let me know as my store has in store sales on Ravelry and I can organise to purchase this pattern on your behalf).
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/fjord-12
SIZES AND YARN REQUIRED
Yarn: KOKON BLEU Yarn Aran Weight. Speckled as MC & Tie Dye as CC. Mohair or Brushed Alpaca lace weight yarn for flowers.
Sizes: XS–S (S–M, M–L, L–XL)(XL, 2XL, 3XL). To fit an actual bust circumference of: 81 (87, 94, 100)(107, 115, 122) cm / 32 (34, 37, 39) (42, 45, 48)”
Skeins Required for MC: 3 (4, 4, 4) (4, 5, 5) skeins of KOKON Bleu Aran Weight Yarn, KOKON Bleu PINK Aran Weight Yarn
Skeins Required for CC: 1 ( 1, 1, 1 ) (1, 1, 1) skein of KOKON Bleu Aran Weight Yarn.
Yardage for Flower: 36 m / 40 yards for each Flower. Model has 2 Flowers.
Needles: 8.0 mm - US 11 needle as main needle, 7.0 mm for Hem and 9 mm / US 13 for Flower. Adjust needle size if necessary to get gauge.
Gauge: 12.5 sts x 18 rows = 10 cm 4“, with main needle in stockinette stitch after wet blocking.
(image above courtesy of Midori)
