Fjelltur Sweater

FJELLTUR (from Norwegian: ‘mountain tour’) is an oversized stranded colorwork yoke-sweater with long sleeves, body and a generous neckline. The sweater is knitted from the bottom up in the round, the sleeves are knitted separately and then joined with the body on a long circular needle. The sweater is then shaped with German short rows. FJELLTUR was inspired by the scenery on my favourite mountain tours - the colorwork detail features stylised mountain peaks and spruce trees. For an oversized fit, choose a size 15-25 cm larger than your actual chest circumference, for a relaxed fit - 10-15 cm larger. For reference: the sample in the photos is in size 3 with 24 cm positive ease. Finished measurements Chest circumference: 92 (100) 108 (115) 123 (131) 139 cm Yarn Istex Álafoss Lopi (bulky, 1 skein = 100 g = 100 m) MC (0052, Black Sheep Heather): 6 (6) 7 (8) 8 (9) 10 skeins CC1 (0085, Oatmeal heather): 1 (1) 2 (2) 2 (2) 2 skeins CC2 (00051, White): 1 (1) 1 (1) 1 (1) 1 skein CC3 (0056, Ash Heather): 1 (1) 1 (1) 1 (1) 1 skein Please note that these are estimates. Gauge 10 cm = 13 sts and 18 rows on needle size 6 mm in st st in the round (after blocking). Needles 4.5 mm and 6.0 mm 60-120 cm circular needles and/or DPNs. If you’re a tight knitter, you may want to use a size larger needle for the colorwork. Other Stitch markers, stitch holders, a darning needle, scissors.