The Traditional SETESDAL Jacket/Cardigan and Sweater
WE ARE HAPPY AND PROUD TO INVITE YOU TO THIS EXTENSIVE ONLINE KNITTING COURSE!
The lusekofte ("lice jacket" , also called the Setesdals sweater is a traditional Norwegian Sweater dating from the 19th century.
The original sweater features a black and white design, the name referring to the isolated black stitches. In recent times additional color is sometimes given to this black and white sweater, for instance by woven ribbons or bands of black woolen fabric embroidered in the type of colorful designs also found in the Norwegian "bunads" and in rose painting around the neck and along the front opening. These front opening are usually closed by a row of pewter or silver clasps.
In this course, we will be KNITTING the front/neck bands, so you will not need to purchase any ribbons.
The different Setesdal patterns have a lot of small variations - and you may of course choose your own color combination. The most traditional ones are in black and white only - but we will be knitting the version in the largest photo below - with a touch of red added.
You will get instructions and videos for BOTH a jacket/cardigan AND a sweater. The sweater in this course will have the same neck opening as in the top right photo (which is of the Norwegian Pop star Morten Harket from "a-ha" ;-) The Jacked/Cardigan will be completely open in the front.
SIZES: from Small to 5XL!
SIZES: from Small to 5XL!
Information according to sizes:
Suggested yarn:
WOOL YARN: Rauma Finull - OR Hillesvåg ASK - or any other yarn brand that knits up 24 stitches to 10 cm/4 inches.
It is also possible to use a wool blend (like Viking Sport).
Please note: 100% Acrylic yarn is NOT possible to use, as we will be steeking.
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INFO/SIZE |
S |
M |
L |
XL |
2XL |
3XL |
4XL |
5XL |
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Yardage Base color (in grams) |
400 |
450 |
500 |
550 |
600 |
650 |
700 |
750 |
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Yardage Pattern Color 1 (in grams) |
200 |
200 |
250 |
250 |
300 |
300 |
350 |
350 |
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Yardage Pattern Color 2 (red) (in grams) |
200 |
200 |
200 |
200 |
200 |
200 |
200 |
200 |
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Upper width (cm) |
97 |
104 |
110 |
117 |
124 |
130 |
137 |
144 |
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Upper width (inches) |
38 |
41 |
43,5 |
46 |
48,7 |
51,4 |
54 |
56,5 |
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Full length (cm) |
60 |
63 |
66 |
67 |
68 |
68 |
69 |
70 |
|
Full length (Inches) |
23 |
24,8 |
26 |
26,3 |
26,7 |
26,7 |
27,2 |
27,6 |
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Sleeve length cm |
48 |
48 |
52 |
54 |
54 |
54 |
55 |
55 |
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Sleeve length (Inches) |
18,9 |
18,9 |
20,5 |
21,2 |
21,2 |
21,2 |
21,6 |
22 |
The measurements are for the knitted garment, and includes approx. 1 inch of positive ease.
Suggested needles:
Circular needles sizes
Metric: 2,5 mm, 3,0 mm/3,5 mm, length 60 cm or 80 cm (depending on the size you`re knitting)
US: 2, 3 and/or 4, length 24 or 32 inches (depending on the size you`re knitting)
Double Pointed needles for the sleeves (same sizes), OR you can use The Magic Loop Technique and continue with circular needles.
Clasps/Buttons:
The original cardigan requires clasps - HOWEVER: you may crochet “button loops” if you want to use regular buttons, and not clasps. You will learn how to do that, too.
Gauge:
24 stitches of stockinette = 10 cm/4 inches in width, and 28 rows/rounds = 10 cm/4 inches in height. Suggested needles are 3 mm or 3,5mm ( US: sizes 2, 3 or 4). Please make sure you knit a swatch (in the round) to find the correct needle size - to obtain the correct gauge!
YOU WILL LEARN EVERYTHING YOU`LL NEED TO KNOW, TO KNIT THESE GORGEOUS TRADITIONAL SETESDAL CARDIGANS/SWEATERS
- There will be detailed written instructions, AND tutorial videos for EVERYTHING - you`ll NEVER get stuck!
You`ll NEVER regret joining this course - see what other knitters say:
YES - I WANT TO JOIN THIS COURSE AND KAL!
YES - I will help you all the way to the completed SETESDAL cardigan/sweater!
Come join us, this will be SO much FUN!
Kristin Myrmel
Norwegian Knitting
