JOHA_LOOP_SWEATER

JOHA_LOOP_SWEATER is an adult version of LITTLE_JOHA_SWEATER, which is my contribution to the Little Isager Archives collection. Both models take inspiration from ’Alstrøje’, a sweater in nuance knitting, designed by Åse Lund Jensen in the 1960s or 1970s. The interpretation is based on the original pattern, where the change in shade is highlighted by gradient colors down the sweater’s yoke throughout the pattern. The sweater has a turtleneck, a spacious fit and a deep raglan cut. The raglan cut is accentuated with stripes that continue decoratively down the body. It was a signature detail for Åse Lund Jensen to highlight seams on her knitwear with stripes or patterns.

The sweater is worked in the round from top to bottom. First the neck is worked in ribbing, and then the yoke is worked in the two-colored pattern according to the chart, while also making raglan increases. To elongate the back piece for a good fit, short rows are worked after the pattern. The body and sleeves are worked in the round in stockinette and finished with ribbing edges. The vertical stripes are crocheted onto the body. 

Sizes_
1 (2) 3 (4) 5

Measurements_
Circumference_ 116 (121) 127 (132) 140 cm.
Length_ 56 (56) 57 (58) 59 cm, measured from under the neckline on the back piece.
The sweater has a generous positive ease of about 25-35 cm, and you should work the size where the circumference is between 25-35 cm bigger than your own chest measurement, all depending on how loose of a sweater you want.
The sweater shown in the pattern is size 2 with ample positive ease of 35 cm.

Materials_
Color A_
1 strand Isager Soft 50 g / 125 m from Isager
300 (300) 350 (350) 400 g
together with
1 strand Isager Spinni 50 g / 300 m from Isager
150 (150) 150 (150) 200 g

Color B_
1 strand Isager Soft 50 g / 125 m from Isager
100 (100) 100 (150) 150 g
together with
1 strand Isager Spinni 50 g / 300 m from Isager
50 (50) 50 (50) 100 g
The sweater in the pattern is worked in:
Col. A: Isager Soft col. E4s together with Spinni col. 13s
Col. B Isager Soft col. 30 together with Spinni col. 30

Recommended needles_
4.5 mm circular needles (40 cm).
5 mm circular needles (40 cm). DPNs in the same size, or circular needles (80 cm) if working Magic Loop technique.
5.5 mm and 6.5 mm circular needles (40, 60, 80 and/or 100 cm).
5.5 mm crochet hook.

Gauge_
15 sts x 21 rows in stockinette on 5.5 mm needles = 10 x 10 cm.
15 sts x 17 rows in the pattern on 6.5 mm needles = 10 x 10 cm.

This JOHA_LOOP_SWEATER knitting pattern is in English.