Knitting Kit - Inge Sweater Man by Lene Holme Samsøe

The Inge Sweater is clearly inspired by the style of the 60s and 70s, while referencing even older knitting traditions. This makes it a modern classic, easy to customize according to the colors you choose.

Sizes

(XXS) XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL

Measurements

Garment chest circumference:
(91) 97 (103) 109 (114) 120 (131) 137 cm
(35¾) 38¼ (40½) 42¾ (44¾) 47¼ (51½) 54 in

Length:*
(63) 63 (63) 63 (69) 69 (69) 69 cm
(24¾) 24¾ (24¾) 24¾ (27¼) 27¼ (27¼) 27¼ in

Measured at the center of the back, not including the neckline border.

Yarn

Isager Jensen Yarn
100% wool
100 g = 250 m / 273 yards

Main color – color 0s:
(300) 300 (350) 350 (400) 400 (450) 450 g

Contrast color A – color 8s:
(200) 200 (250) 250 (250) 300 (300) 300 g

Contrast color B – color 30:
(50) 50 (50) 50 (50) 50–100 (100) 100 g

Suggested needles

• Circular needles 3 mm (US 2.5) and 4.5 mm (US 7)
• Circular needles 3.5 mm (US 4)
• Double pointed needles 3.5 mm (US 4) and 4.5 mm (US 7)

If you use the magic loop technique, double pointed needles are not necessary.

Gauge

21 stitches x approximately 24 rows = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 in) in jacquard pattern with 4.5 mm (US 7) needles.

Wash and block your gauge sample before measuring it.

Size guide

The Inge Sweater is designed to be worn with a positive ease of 10 to 15 cm (4 to 6 in), depending on the desired fit. The model shown in the photo has a positive ease of approximately 12 cm (4¾ in).

To choose your size, measure your chest circumference or the widest part of your upper body, then compare this measurement to the final sweater dimensions indicated above.

Positive ease corresponds to the difference between your measurement and that of the finished garment.

For example, if your chest circumference is 98 cm (38½ in), a size M, whose finished chest circumference is 109 cm (42¾ in), will give you a positive ease of 11 cm (4¼ in).

109 cm – 98 cm = 11 cm
42¾ in – 38½ in = 4¼ in

Construction

The sweater is knitted from the top down.

The yoke is started by working short rows and raglan increases. The yoke is then continued in jacquard pattern, while continuing the raglan increases.

The body and sleeves are then finished separately. The color pattern is thus always worked on the right side of the fabric.

To finish, stitches are picked up around the neckline and the collar border is knitted in ribbing.