Knitting for Olive | Cow Sweater Adult Pattern & Yarn Pack
The Cow Sweater puts a playful twist on a timeless wardrobe staple. With a simple silhouette and bold cow-spot colourwork, this cosy design brings a fun statement to an otherwise classic knitted sweater.
Our Cow Sweater Adult Pattern & Yarn Pack suits XS-S sweater sizes and includes 12 yarn balls and a digital pattern. Please refer to the chart below regarding the yarn quantities included.
| Pattern Size | Yarn | Colours | Yarn Quantity |
|
XS-S
|
Heavy Merino | Wheat | 6 |
| Soft Silk Mohair | Wheat | 3 | |
| Heavy Merino | Brown Bear | 2 | |
| Soft Silk Mohair | Brown Bear | 1 | |
|
M
|
Heavy Merino | Wheat | 7 |
| Soft Silk Mohair | Wheat | 4 | |
| Heavy Merino | Brown Bear | 3 | |
| Soft Silk Mohair | Brown Bear | 1 | |
|
L, XL, 2XL
|
Heavy Merino | Wheat | 8 |
| Soft Silk Mohair | Wheat | 4 | |
| Heavy Merino | Brown Bear | 3 | |
| Soft Silk Mohair | Brown Bear | 2 | |
|
3XL
|
Heavy Merino | Wheat | 8 |
| Soft Silk Mohair | Wheat | 5 | |
| Heavy Merino | Brown Bear | 3 | |
| Soft Silk Mohair | Brown Bear | 2 | |
|
4XL
|
Heavy Merino | Wheat | 9 |
| Soft Silk Mohair | Wheat | 6 | |
| Heavy Merino | Brown Bear | 3 | |
| Soft Silk Mohair | Brown Bear | 2 | |
|
5XL
|
Heavy Merino | Wheat | 11 |
| Soft Silk Mohair | Wheat | 6 | |
| Heavy Merino | Brown Bear | 3 | |
| Soft Silk Mohair | Brown Bear | 2 |
This bundle comes in Heavy Merino + Soft Silk Mohair in Wheat (MC) and Brown Bear (CC) colourways. Please contact our team if you have a preferred colour combination.
The Cow Sweater (Adult) is knitted back and forth in separate pieces using one strand of Heavy Merino and one strand of Soft Silk Mohair held together throughout. The finished pieces are seamed at the shoulders, along both sides of the body and beneath the arms.
The front is worked flat from the hem upwards to the shoulders, followed by the back. Once the shoulders are joined, stitches are picked up for the sleeves, which are worked flat and shaped with gradual decreases.
Stitches are then picked up around the neckline to create the ribbed neckband. The neckband is folded over and stitched down for a neat, structured finish.
The distinctive cow-spot pattern is worked in a contrasting colour using the intarsia technique. The colourwork is provided as a chart only, making the pattern a fun project for knitters who enjoy bringing bold graphic motifs to life.
- 6 x Heavy Merino (Wheat)
- 3 x Soft Silk Mohair (Wheat)
- 2 x Heavy Merino (Brown Bear)
- 1 x Soft Silk Mohair (Brown Bear)
Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)
Finished measurements: Chest circumference: approx. 104 (109, 117, 123, 128, 136, 144, 152, 160) cm [41 (43, 46, 48½, 50½, 53½, 56¾, 59¾, 63)]” to fit chest circumference: approx. 76-83 (84-91, 92-99, 100-107, 108-117, 118-127, 128-138, 139-149, 150-160) cm [30-32¾ (33-35¾, 36¼-39, 39¼-42¼, 42½-46, 46½-50, 50½-54¼, 54¾-58¾, 59-63)]”; Length from shoulder to edge: approx. 58 (60, 61, 64, 66, 68, 70, 71, 74) cm [22¾ (23½, 24, 25¼, 26, 26¾, 27½, 28, 29¼)]”; Sleeve length from underarm to edge: approx. 41 (43, 44, 44, 42, 40, 38, 38, 38) cm [16¼ (17, 17¼, 17¼, 16½, 15¾, 15, 15, 15)]”
Yarn: 1 strand of Knitting for Olive Heavy Merino (125 m [137 yd] / 50 g [1.8 oz]), worsted-weight yarn, 6 (6, 7, 8, 8, 8, 8, 9, 11) balls in MC and 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3) balls in CC + 1 strand of Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair (225 m [246 yd] / 25 g [0.9 oz]), lace-weight yarn, 3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 4, 5, 6, 6) balls in MC and 1 (1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2) ball(s) in CC.
Needles: 4.5 mm / US7 and 6 mm / US10 circular needles, or in size to obtain gauge
Gauge (after blocking): 15 sts x 22 rows = 10 cm |4”] in st st with 6 mm / US10 needle
Notions: Stitch markers, waste yarn, stitch holders, tapestry needle, measuring tape, row counter (optional)
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