EMBLA SWEATER

The Embla Sweater is a soft and feminine sweater with delicate yoke detailing and refined finishing touches. This knitting pattern combines lightness and understated elegance in a timeless Nordic garment designed to be worn for years to come.

The sweater features a gently shaped circular yoke with a subtle lace-inspired pattern and twisted stitch details at the cuffs. The neckline is slightly wider and the yoke deeper, creating an elegant silhouette that feels both relaxed and refined.

Worked seamlessly from the top down, the construction allows the length of both body and sleeves to be adjusted easily to suit personal preference. The pattern includes two versions: a shorter variation with three-quarter length sleeves and a longer version with full-length sleeves for everyday wear.

Knitted in soft, airy yarn, the Embla Sweater has a light and comfortable feel while maintaining a timeless expression that pairs effortlessly with both dresses and everyday wardrobe staples.

Check out Embla top for a short sleeved summer version.

Sizes

Finished bust circumference:
91 – 100 – 109 – 116 – 124 – 133 – 140 cm
35¾ – 39¼ – 43 – 45¾ – 48¾ – 52¼ – 55”

Designed to be worn with at least 7 cm / 2¾” of positive ease - shown in pale pink with approximately 7 cm positive ease, and in blue in an oversized version of 23 cm  positive ease.

Gauge

18 sts in stockinette stitch = 10 sm / 4”.

Needles 

4.5 mm / US 7 circular needles in suitable lengths for body and sleeves, or size needed to obtain gauge.

3.5 mm / US 4 circular needles and double pointed needles for cuffs, or 1 mm smaller than main needles.

Yarn

Light and airy yarn suitable for gauge. The samples shown are knitted in CaMaRose Midnatssol (25 g = 200 m / 218 yd), held double, color 9536.

Approximate yarn requirements:

Short version: 125 – 150 – 150 – 175 – 175 – 200 – 200 g.

Long version: 200 – 225 – 225 – 250 – 250 – 275 – 275 g.

Two strands of silk mohair held together may also be used as an alternative.

Difficulty level 

Intermediate, 2-3 out of 5. The pattern requires basic knowledge of knitting techniques: Cast on, knit and purl, increases (YO, M1R and M1L) and decreases (k2tog). Other techniques used include decreasing 3 to 1 and increasing 1 to 3. The yoke pattern is provided in both charted and written form. The yoke is formed using short rows. Tips and explanations are incorporated in the pattern description, as well as charts, abbreviations and other useful information.

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