Skål

Skål Knit Top by Annie Haas

What is Being Made

Skål is a lightweight warm-weather knit top designed for intermediate knitters. This versatile garment features dropped short sleeves and is suitable for both casual and dressy occasions. The top can be styled casually with jeans or dressed up with wide leg trousers or a high waist skirt, making it a striking statement piece for any wardrobe.

Design Features

The defining characteristic of Skål is its delicate and addictive colorwork pattern that is beautifully framed by a flattering contrasting panel at the waist. This design element creates visual interest and adds structure to the silhouette. The garment is constructed to provide a comfortable fit with approximately 8 inches of positive ease, as shown in the sample knit in a 48-inch body circumference size.

Knitting Techniques Used

• Colorwork knitting with multiple color changes throughout the pattern
• Circular knitting construction for seamless garment assembly
• Dropped sleeve shaping for a relaxed, contemporary fit
• Contrasting waist panel integration for design definition

Stitches and Construction

The pattern utilizes fundamental knitting stitches combined with colorwork techniques to create the distinctive patterned sections. The contrasting waist panel provides both structural and aesthetic appeal, separating the upper colorwork design from the lower body of the garment.

Yarn and Materials

Skål is knit using Yama Yarn Merino Linen Singles, a blend of 90% Merino Wool and 10% Cellulose Linen/Flax. This yarn composition creates a light-as-a-feather fabric ideal for warm-weather wear. The yarn is worked at 100 grams per 394 yards per skein. The sample uses three colors: Grey Sage as the main color (MC), Cocoa as contrast color 1 (CC1), and Skål as contrast color 2 (CC2). Yardage requirements vary by size, with the main color requiring 2 to 3 skeins depending on size, while each contrast color requires 1 to 2 skeins.

Needles and Tools

This project is worked on US Size 4 (3.5 mm) circular needles, appropriate for the 4-ply yarn weight and the intermediate skill level required for this colorwork top.

Skill Level

Skål is rated as an intermediatedifficulty pattern, making it suitable for knitters with experience in basic techniques who are ready to tackle colorwork and garment shaping.