Syrup Sweater in Viking Of Norway Alpaca Storm - UK-2306-2 - Downloadable PDF

Syrup Sweater Knitting Pattern in Viking Garn Alpaca Storm – UK-2306-2 by Turid Stapnes

About This Pattern

The Syrup Sweater is a beautifully designed knitted pullover created by Turid Stapnes and published by Viking of Norway under pattern number UK-2306-2. Available as a downloadable PDF, this intermediate-level knitting pattern produces a classic, elegant sweater worked in the round with set-in or shaped sleeves. The design features colourwork detailing through a charted diagram, making it a rewarding project for knitters who are comfortable with circular knitting and basic shaping techniques.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a full-length pullover sweater with long sleeves. The garment is sized across six options, making it accessible to a wide range of knitters:

• Sizes: X-Small, Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, and XX-Large
• Chest Circumference: 87 – 95 – 102 – 116 – 124 – 131 cm (34¼ – 37½ – 40¼ – 45¾ – 48¾ – 51½ in)
• Whole Length: 64 – 65 – 66 – 67 – 68 – 69 cm (25¼ – 25½ – 26 – 26½ – 26¾ – 27¼ in)
• Sleeve Length: 48 – 49 – 50 – 51 – 52 – 53 cm (19 – 19¼ – 19¾ – 20 – 20½ – 20¾ in)

The sweater is worked in the round, with sleeves also knitted in the round from the cuff upward. The construction involves shaping through regular increases along the sleeve and careful attention to stitch counts at each size.

Techniques Used

This is an intermediate knitting pattern that calls upon a range of techniques suitable for knitters who have moved beyond the basics. Key techniques include:

• Knitting in the round – the body and sleeves are worked circularly, which eliminates seaming and creates a smooth, continuous fabric
• Colourwork using a charted diagram – Diagram A is worked in the round across the sleeves, introducing a decorative motif using at least two colours including light blue
• Sleeve shaping with regular increases – stitches are increased on each side of a centre marker approximately every 1.5–2 cm, building the sleeve from a narrow cuff to a wider upper arm
• Even increases across a round – after the ribbed cuff, stitches are increased evenly across a single round to transition into the main stitch pattern
• Stitch marker placement – a marker is placed at the beginning of the sleeve round (at the midpoint under the sleeve) to track increase positions accurately

Stitches Used

The Syrup Sweater uses a small but important selection of stitches that combine texture and structure:

• K1, P1 Ribbing – used for the cuffs, worked for approximately 6–8 cm depending on size, providing elasticity and a neat, fitted edge
• Stocking Stitch (Stockinette) – the main fabric of the sweater, worked in the round as all knit stitches, creating a smooth and even surface ideal for showcasing colourwork
• Colourwork motif (Diagram A) – a charted pattern worked in stocking stitch using multiple colours, adding visual interest to the sleeves and potentially the body

Materials – Yarn and Needles

This pattern is designed specifically for Viking Garn Alpaca Storm, a DK weight yarn from Viking of Norway. Alpaca Storm is a luxuriously soft yarn with a notable alpaca content, giving the finished sweater a beautiful drape, warmth, and a subtle halo. Its smooth construction makes it well-suited to both plain stocking stitch sections and detailed