Home Sweater in Viking Of Norway - UK-2322-10 - Downloadable PDF

Home Sweater in Viking Garn – UK-2322-10 by Turid Stapnes: Full Pattern Summary

The Home Sweater (UK-2322-10) is a beautifully crafted knitted pullover designed by Turid Stapnes and published by Viking of Norway. This intermediate-level knitting pattern produces a classic, relaxed-fit sweater with elegant cable detailing and textural garter stitch accents, making it a rewarding project for knitters who are comfortable with basic techniques and ready to explore more structured stitch patterns. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF and is written to accommodate a wide range of sizes.

Sizes and Finished Measurements

The Home Sweater is offered in six sizes, ranging from X-Small through XX-Large, making it accessible to a broad range of body types. The finished chest measurements span from 95 cm (37½ in) to 140 cm (55 in), with a whole length of 54 cm to 64 cm (21¼ in to 25¼ in) depending on size. Sleeve length ranges from 46 cm to 51 cm (18 in to 20 in). These generous size options ensure that knitters can achieve a comfortable, well-proportioned fit across the full range.

Yarn and Materials

The pattern calls for Viking of Norway Bamboo, a luxurious yarn composed of 50% bamboo and 50% cotton, available in 50 g skeins. The colourway specified in this pattern is Beige no. 607. Depending on size, the project requires between 16 and 20 skeins, making it a moderately yarn-intensive project. The bamboo-cotton blend gives the finished sweater a soft, breathable drape — ideal for a garment named Home, evoking comfort and ease. The natural fibre content also means the sweater will have a subtle sheen and excellent stitch definition, which is particularly flattering for the cable sections.

Recommended Needles

• 3.5 mm needles – used for the main body and sleeves, including all cable and garter stitch sections
• 2.5 mm needles – used for the ribbed cast-on and lower body ribbing

Knitters are advised to check their tension carefully before beginning. The stated tension is 22 stitches in stocking stitch over 10 cm (4 in) on 3.5 mm needles. Achieving the correct tension is essential for accurate sizing, particularly given the structured cable motifs used throughout the design.

Construction Method

The Home Sweater is constructed using a combination of circular and flat knitting. The body is begun in the round, then divided at the armholes so that the back and front pieces are worked separately back and forth. This is a common construction method that gives a seamless lower body while allowing for easier armhole and shoulder shaping.

Body

The body begins with a cast-on of 208 to 308 stitches (depending on size) on 2.5 mm needles, worked in k2, p2 ribbing for approximately 4 cm. Knitters then switch to 3.5 mm needles and work in the round, incorporating Diagram A (a cable chart) alongside garter stitch sections. The total stitch count in the round ranges from 304 to 404 stitches across the sizes. The body is worked until it reaches the armhole division point — approximately 33 to 39 cm in length — at which point stitches are divided and the back and front pieces are each finished separately, working back and forth. Both the back and front are worked identically, continuing the established cable and garter stitch pattern until the full garment length is reached.

Shoulders and Neckband

Shoulder seams are finished using the Kitchener stitch (grafting) method, joining 29 to 51 stitches per shoulder depending on size. After grafting, 46 to 52 stitches remain on each section for the neckband, which is worked in ribbing to create a neat, comfortable neckline finish.

Sleeves