Agnete Sweater in Viking of Norway Kid Silk - Downloadable PDF

Agnete Sweater in Viking Garn Kid Silk

What is Being Made

The Agnete sweater is a knitted pullover design created by Turid Stapnes. This intermediate-level garment is available in five sizes ranging from x/small to x/large, with chest measurements from 88 cm to 138 cm (34¾ to 54¼ inches). The sweater features a classic construction with set-in sleeves and a finished length between 54 and 62 cm (21¼ to 24½ inches), with sleeve lengths ranging from 48 to 50 cm (19 to 19¾ inches).

Knitting Techniques Used

The Agnete sweater employs several key knitting techniques characteristic of intermediate-level garment construction. Steek cutting is a central technique in this design, used for both the armhole and center front neckline openings. The pattern involves creating machine-sewn steeks with the smallest zig-zag stitch setting, with two parallel machine seams worked up each armhole steek and two seams up the steek center front. The fabric is carefully steamed from the wrong side before cutting between the seams to create clean openings.

The sweater uses shoulder grafting or knitting together to join the shoulder seams, creating a smooth, professional finish. A neckband is picked up and knitted after the neckline shaping is complete, providing a finished edge around the neck opening. The neckline itself is shaped using a curved line marked with thread on each side of the steek center front before cutting.

Stitches Used

The pattern specifies stitch counts for various garment sections to guide construction. The neckline shaping involves 10 to 13 stitches marked for the neckline curve on each side of the steek center front, with a total of 35 to 41 stitches for the front neckline and 35 to 41 stitches at the back of the neck, depending on size. Shoulder seams are joined using 16 to 33 stitches on each shoulder, with the exact count varying by size. The neckband is worked on 4 mm needles using natural white yarn, picking up the appropriate stitch count from the neckline opening.

Materials: Yarn and Needles

The Agnete sweater is designed to be knitted with Viking Garn Kid Silk yarn, a luxurious blend composed of 77% kid mohair and 23% silk. This yarn is supplied in 25 gram skeins, offering a soft, lightweight fiber ideal for creating an elegant, fluid drape. The pattern calls for 4 mm needles for working the neckband, with additional needle sizes required for the main garment construction as specified in the complete pattern instructions.