Hetta

Named Hetta, Norse for hood, is this oversized cozy pullover with a kangaroo pocket. An embossed leaf stitch adorns the hoodie, which begins in a broken rib. The stitch pattern continues on both parts of the hood which are knitted together at the top and seamed at the back, then attached around the neckline. The pocket is knitted onto the front at the end. Hetta is knitted in the stunning pelt and lambswool yarn mix from Hillesvåg Ullvarefabrikk, called Vidde.

Yarn: Hillesvåg Ullvarefabrikk, Vidde lamullgarn (100% wool, 200 m/220 yds, 100 g). Meterage: 1392 (1480, 1568, 1656, 1744, 1832, 1920, 2008, 2096) m.

Gauge: 18 sts and 24 rows in st st using 4.5 mm/US 7 needle measures 10 cm/4” square after blocking.

Notes: The pullover is worked back and forth from the bottom and up in pieces and then seamed. A circular needle is used to accommodate the large stitch number.