Fasan Sweater in Viking of Norway Kid Silk - Downloadable PDF

Fasan Sweater in Viking Garn Kid Silk

What is Being Made

The Fasan sweater is a knitted pullover design created by Turid Stapnes. This intermediate-level garment is available in seven sizes ranging from x/small through xxx/large, with chest measurements from 88 cm to 135 cm (34¾ inches to 53¼ inches). The sweater features a classic construction with set-in sleeves, a ribbed neckband, and a finished length ranging from 56 cm to 66 cm (22 inches to 26 inches) depending on size. Sleeve length varies from 12 cm to 18 cm (4¾ inches to 7½ inches) across the size range.

Techniques Used

This knitting project employs several fundamental sweater construction techniques suitable for intermediate knitters. The body and sleeves are worked in stockinette stitch, the foundation of most fitted garments. Shoulder seams are finished using either knit grafting or sewing methods, both of which create secure, professional joins. The neckband is worked in ribbing using a 1x1 rib pattern, which provides elasticity and a neat finish around the neck opening. The neckband is picked up directly from the body after shoulder seams are completed, and cast off in pattern to maintain consistent texture. Sleeves are sewn in after the main body is complete, and all loose ends are woven in for a finished appearance.

Stitches Used

• Stockinette stitch – the primary stitch for the body and sleeves, created by alternating knit rows on the right side with purl rows on the wrong side
• Knit 1, purl 1 ribbing (k1, p1) – used for the neckband to create vertical columns of texture and stretch
• Grafting – a technique for joining live stitches at the shoulders without creating a visible seam

Materials and Gauge

The Fasan sweater is designed to be worked in Viking Garn Kid Silk, a luxurious blend of 77% kid mohair and 23% silk. This yarn is supplied in 25-gram skeins. The Rust colorway (no. 353) is specified, with yardage requirements ranging from 6 skeins for the smallest size to 9 skeins for the largest size. The recommended needle sizes are 4 mm and 5 mm, with the smaller needles used for the ribbed neckband and the larger needles used for the body and sleeves worked in stockinette stitch. The pattern tension is 16 stitches in stockinette stitch over 10 centimeters (4 inches), which is essential for achieving the correct finished measurements.