Birk Sweater

Birk Sweater is a classic raglan sweater with a loose fit. The sweater is worked from top to bottom.  After working the neckline, short rows are made for a good fit across the upper back. The piece is worked on circular needles from the neck and down to the armholes. Then the piece is divided – the front and back pieces are worked, and then the sleeves are put on hold and worked individually. SIZES: XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL MATERIALS: The main color is worked with 3 strands held together: Approx. 200 (200) 200 (250) 250 (250) 300 g Alpaca 2 color E0 (50 g = 250m) from Isager (1 strand) 250 (250) 250 (300) 300 (350) 350 g Merilin color E0 (50 g = 208m) from Isageer (1 strand) 125 (125) 125 (150) 150 (200) 200 g Silk Mohair color E0 (25 g = 212 m) from Isager (1 strand) Contrast color is worked with 2 strands held together: 50 (50) 50 (50) 50 (50) 100 g Merilin color 10s (50 g = 208 m) fra Isager GAUGE: 19 stitches and 26 rows in stockinette on 4.5 mm needles = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 inches) on 4.5 mm. needles MEASUREMENTS: Circumference: 105 (110) 115 (120) 125 (135) 145 cm [41¼ (43¼) 45¼ (47¼) 49¼ (53¼) 57 inches] Length: 52 (54) 56 (58) 60 (62) 64 cm [20½ (21¼) 22 (22¾) 23½ (24½) 25½ inches] RECOMMENDED NEEDLES: Circular needles 4 mm (40 cm) and 4.5 mm (40 and 80 cm) UK no. 8 (40 cm)  and no. 7 (40 and 80 cm) US no. 6 (16 inches) and no. 7 [16 and 32 inches] HASHTAGS: #birksweater #jojoknitwear