Park Sweater in Viking Of Norway - UK-2316-72 - Downloadable PDF

Park Sweater by Turid Stapnes – Knitting Pattern Summary (Viking of Norway Alpaca Bris)

The Park Sweater is a beautifully crafted pullover designed by Turid Stapnes and published by Viking of Norway under pattern reference UK-2316-72. Worked in the luxuriously soft Alpaca Bris yarn, this intermediate-level knitting pattern produces a classic, wearable sweater with elegant raglan shaping and a neat ribbed neckband. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF, making it instantly accessible for knitters who are ready to cast on.

What Is Being Made

The Park Sweater is a fitted-to-relaxed pullover sweater designed for everyday wear. It features a raglan construction, meaning the sleeves and body are joined and shaped simultaneously from the underarm upward to the neckline, creating smooth, diagonal seam lines across the shoulders. The finished garment includes a ribbed neckband for a polished, comfortable finish at the collar.

The pattern is sized generously across six sizes: extra small, small, medium, large, extra large, and double extra large, with finished chest measurements ranging from 90 cm (34½ in) to 140 cm (55 in). The whole length ranges from 64 cm to 72 cm, and sleeve length from 46 cm to 50 cm, making it a versatile pattern suitable for a wide range of body types.

Techniques Used

Raglan Shaping

The raglan decrease is central to the construction of the Park Sweater. Decreases are worked at four join points on every round, and later on every second round, until the correct number of stitches remains for the neckband. The specific decrease method used is a combination of slip 1, knit 1, pass slipped stitch over (sl1, k1, psso) and knit 2 together (k2tog), creating neat, mirrored decreases on either side of each raglan line. This technique gives the sweater its characteristic diagonal shoulder shaping and is a hallmark of classic Scandinavian knitwear design.

Working in the Round

The sweater is knitted in the round, which eliminates the need for seaming the body and allows the knitter to always work on the right side of the fabric. This is a common and efficient method in Scandinavian knitting traditions, producing a smooth, continuous fabric with minimal finishing required.

Ribbing

The neckband is worked in k1, p1 ribbing, a classic stretchy stitch pattern that frames the neckline neatly and ensures a comfortable, flexible fit. The neckband measures approximately 7–8 cm depending on size, providing good coverage and structure at the collar.

Stocking Stitch (Stockinette)

The main body and sleeves of the Park Sweater are worked in stocking stitch (also known as stockinette stitch), which is the smooth, classic knit fabric created by knitting every round when working in the round. This creates a clean, flat surface that showcases the natural beauty and sheen of the Alpaca Bris yarn.

Stitches Used

• Knit stitch – the foundation of the stocking stitch fabric throughout the body and sleeves
• Purl stitch – used in the k1, p1 ribbing of the neckband
• Slip 1, knit 1, pass slipped stitch over (sl1, k1, psso) – a left-leaning decrease used at raglan joins
• Knit 2 together (k2tog) – a right-leaning decrease used at raglan joins, paired with sl1, k1, psso for symmetrical shaping
• Cast off – worked at the neckband to finish the garment

Materials – Yarn and Needles

Yarn: Viking of Norway Alpaca Bris

The pattern calls for Alpaca Bris by