There’s something about the cold winter months that puts us in the mood for fair isle. And there’s something about the holiday season that inspires the need to indulge in a sweater for ourselves. We stumbled upon this holiday inspired sweater by Pernille Larsen of Knitting for Olive, and we were immediately obsessed. Featuring a simple colorwork motif and some bobbles, the Holly Sweater brings the idea of garland and trim to life and will be a wardrobe classic for years to come. Made holding together Knitting for Olive’s luscious soft silk mohair together with their merino, this sweater knits up at a DK gauge, providing the perfectly wearable level of warmth and cozy. This sweater is perfect for those office holiday parties that are finally happening in person again, or for looking cute and cozy around the table at a holiday meal with friends and family. We think this sweater is a classic we’ll be reaching for year after year to wear again and again. It’s so cute, we might have to knit two!
Holly Sweater
Pattern Details:
Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL)
- Finished measurements: Chest circumference: approx. 95 (100, 105, 110, 118, 128, 138, 149) cm 371⁄2 (391⁄4, 411⁄4, 431⁄4, 461⁄2, 501⁄2, 541⁄4, 583⁄4)”
- to fit chest circumference: 76-83 (84-91, 92-99, 100-107, 108-116, 117-127, 128-139, 140-149) cm 30-323⁄4 (33-353⁄4, 361⁄4-39, 391⁄4-421⁄4, 421⁄2-453⁄4, 46-50, 501⁄2-543⁄4, 55-583⁄4)”
Yarn:
- MC: 1 strand of Knitting for Olive Merino (250 m 273 yd/ 50 g 1.8 oz), fingering-weight yarn, 4 (5, 5, 5, 5, 6, 7, 7) balls + 1 strand of Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair (225 m 246 yd/ 25 g 0.9 oz), lace- weight yarn, 4 (5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7) balls;
- CC 1 (leaves): Merino, 1 ball + Soft Silk Mohair, 1 ball;
- CC 2 (berries): Merino, 1 ball + Soft Silk Mohair, 1 ball.
Needles:
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US 6 – 4.0 mm + US 4 – 3.5 mm
Gauge:
- 21 sts and 33 rows = 10 cm 4” in stockinette stitch with 4 mm / US6 needles
Our yarnistas put together some color combos using Knitting for Olive Merino and Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair! We have a fresh restock of both of these yarns, so there are so many beautiful possibilities!
KFO Merino – Oatmeal (MC), Slate Green (CC1), Pomegranate (CC2)
KFO Merino – Dusty Sea Green (MC), Claret (CC1), Ballerina (CC2)
KFO Merino – Marine Blue (MC), Dusty Dove (CC1), Snowflake (CC2)
KFO Merino – Dark Cognac (MC), Dusty Aqua (CC1), Wild Berries (CC2)
KFO Merino – Raccoon (MC), Mustard (CC1), Lamb Grey (CC2)
Knitting for Olive Merino
- 273 yards (250 meters)
- 100% Merino Wool
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50 grams (1.76 ounces)
- 28.0 to 32.0 sts = 4 inches on a US 0 – 2½ or 2 – 3mm
Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair
- 70% Mohair (Goat) / 30% Silk
- 246 yards (225 meters)
- 25 grams (0.88 ounces)
