Bjørk - The Sweater
Bjørk - The Sweater
Bjørk – The Sweater
Fix You · Level: Beginner plus
Part of Fix You – my collection inspired by nature, calm and timeless looks. Bjørk is a very classic striped cable sweater inspired by the Norwegian birch, in quiet natural tones of brown and blue. Cabled sleeves meet a stocking stitch body, knitted with four strands for a luxurious, full quality.
Classic. Nature-inspired. Timeless.
Styling
Perfect with jeans or wool trousers for a classic, relaxed look. The quiet natural tones make the sweater easy to combine with the rest of your wardrobe, both every day and out walking.
Perfect if you want
- A classic cable sweater
- A garment with nature-inspired colours
- Something timeless and versatile
- A project with cables and texture
- A full, luxurious yarn quality
What you get
- Digital knitting pattern (PDF)
- Detailed step-by-step instructions
- 3 sizes (S–L)
- Tips on yarn alternatives
The story behind the design
Bjørk is inspired by the frost-covered Norwegian birch and the quiet, natural colours of the Norwegian winter. The cabled sleeves and the soft colour transitions give the sweater a classic look with nature as its starting point.
Fix You
Fix You is CosyMonday's collection inspired by nature, calm and timeless looks.
Sizes
S – M – L
Length: 61 (63) 65 cm
Width: 59 (63) 67 cm
Sleeve length: 45.5 (48) 52.5 cm
Cuff: 11 cm
Neck: 26 cm
Yarn & equipment
Yarn
Fluff – HipKnitShop
Alpaca (e.g. Drops Nepal)
Plum – Rauma Garn
Gold thread – Molnlycke sewing thread (metallic)
7 balls alpaca – unbleached
3 balls alpaca – light beige
1 ball Peach Cream – Fluff
3 balls Nougat – Fluff
3 balls Baby Blues – Fluff
1 ball Foxy Grey – Fluff
1 ball Blueberry – Fluff
1 gold thread
1 ball Havre (Plum 194)
Leftovers from Garnspesialisten work well here too.
Needles
7 mm circular needle (long and short)
Accessories
5 stitch markers, scissors, darning needle, tape measure
Gauge
12 stitches x 17 rounds = 10 x 10 cm on 7 mm needles.
Construction
Knitted bottom-up with raglan decreases.
New to you? See how to knit half brioche and puff sleeves.
About the pattern
A well worked-out pattern that combines classic techniques with a rich, lively yarn mix.
What you will learn
- Flexible cast on
- Raglan decreases
- Mock cables
- How to knit puff sleeves
- Using stitch markers
Yarn feel
Full · soft · warm · luxurious multi-strand texture
Design & look
Classic · nature-inspired · textured · quiet colours
Share your version
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About the designer
CosyMonday is founded and run by Anne Turid, a Norwegian knitwear designer trained in fashion at Moteskolen Esmod AS. Every pattern is designed with clean lines, real quality yarn and the details that make a garment your own. When you choose a CosyMonday pattern, you become part of a growing community of knitters who share the same love of good craft and timeless design. Welcome into the universe.
Ready-made: There is one hand-knitted piece of this design — see Bjørk.