Bohemian Flowers – The Mosaic Sweater (or Hønsestrikk)
Bohemian Flowers – The Mosaic Sweater (or Hønsestrikk)
Bohemian Flowers – The Mosaic Sweater
Colouratura · Level: Beginner
Part of Colouratura – my collection for freedom, colour and creative expression. Bohemian Flowers – The Mosaic Sweater is a springlike mohair sweater knitted in mosaic knitting, inspired by 80s colours and playful looks. Puff sleeves, ties at the cuffs and a wide, feminine neckline.
Colourful. Bohemian. Playful.
Styling
Perfect with jeans or a skirt for a playful, feminine look. The mosaic pattern makes the sweater the natural eye-catcher of the outfit, whatever the occasion.
Perfect if you want
- A patterned sweater
- A colourful garment
- Something personal and unique
- A project in mosaic knitting
- A simple beginner project
What you get
- Digital knitting pattern (PDF)
- Step-by-step guidance
- 3 sizes (S–L)
- Suggestions for yarn alternatives
The story behind the design
The Mosaic Sweater is inspired by the colourful patterns of the 80s, put together as a mosaic-like play of colour in classic mosaic knitting. The combination of puff sleeves, ties at the cuffs and the wide neckline gives the sweater a playful, bohemian look.
Colouratura
Colouratura is CosyMonday's collection for freedom, colour and creative expression.
Sizes
S – M – L
Length: 48 (50) 52 cm
Width: 42 (46) 50 cm
Sleeve length: 24 (26) 28 cm
Neck width: 27 (29) 31 cm
Yarn & equipment
Yarn
Fluff – HipKnitShop
1 ball Kiwi
1 ball Blooming Lilac
1 ball Sky High Blue (or Best Friend Blue)
1 ball Must Have Mint
1 ball Fairy Tale Pink (or Bubblegum)
1 ball Powerful Purple
2 balls Turquoise (or Best Friend Blue)
Leftovers from Garnspesialisten work well here too.
Needles
7 mm circular needle (long and short)
7 mm double-pointed needles or magic loop
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 from the bottom up with raglan decreases.
New to you? See how to knit puff sleeves.
About the pattern
A simple pattern with a colourful design that gives you a unique, personal garment.
What you will learn
- A flexible cast on
- Raglan decreases
- Mosaic knitting
Yarn feel
Soft mohair · airy · light and warm · vivid colours
Design & look
Mosaic knitting · colourful · bohemian · retro · feminine
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.