ISKALD

BY CAITLIN HUNTER
ISKALD
MATERIALS
Yarn:
Sample uses The Farmer's Daughter Fibers Foxy Lady (light
fingering) and Mighty Mo (mohair) held together
throughout.

Yarn A: The Farmer's Daughter Fibers Foxy Lady in Napi

70% Superwash Merino/ 30% Silk
428 yards [391 m]/100 grams

Yarn B: The Farmer's Daughter Fibers Mighty Mo in Napi

70% Kid Mohair, 30% Silk
459 yards [420 m]/50 grams

Yardage:
This sweater is knit holding yarn A and B together
throughout. Note that yardage is estimated and will vary
from knitter to knitter.
Yarn A: 1180 (1300, 1400, 1600, 1720, 1840, 2060) yards
[1079 (1189, 1280, 1463, 1573, 1682, 1884) meters]
Yarn B: 1180 (1300, 1400, 1600, 1720, 1840, 2060) yards Sizes:
[1079 (1189, 1280, 1463, 1573, 1682, 1884) meters] Measurements given are for the finished garment.
This sweater is designed to fit with 10-12” [25.5-
Needles: 30.5] of positive ease at the bust and 7” [18 cm] of
Note! Needle size is a suggestion only, you will need to positive ease at the upper arm. Iskald is designed to
swatch to determine the needle size needed to achieve fit with a deep raglan and a slight cocoon-type body
gauge for you. shape, tapering in at the hips. See schematic on
Ribbing: US 6/4.0 mm page 5 for full fit details.
Main: US 8/5.0 mm
Other Notions: XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X)
Stitch markers, stitch holders (or scrap yarn), tapestry Bust circumference:
needle 40 (44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64)”
[101.5 (112, 122, 132, 142, 152.5, 162.5) cm]
Gauge: Sleeve circumference at upper arm:
20 sts and 28 rows/rounds over 4" [10 cm] after blocking 15.75 (17, 18, 19.25, 21.75, 23, 24)”
with larger needles in stockinette [40 (43, 45.5, 49, 55, 58.5, 61) cm]

Block your swatch as you will your finished garment and This sweater is knit top down, working flat to shape
allow it to dry fully before measuring. the V neck and shoulders, then joined in the round
and knit seamlessly for the remainder.

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 DIRECTIONS
ISKALD Note that Yarn A and B are held together throughout.
With main needles, cast on 78 (84, 86, 92, 98, 102, 106) sts.

Next row places markers for raglan placement. Raglan Cables

are worked over 6 sts, and increases are made on either side
of each raglan increase and at center front on every right side
row. Follow Special Sts for RTR and LTR Raglan Cables.

Set Up Row (WS): P1 (right front), pm, p6 (Raglan Cable), pm,

p 8 (10, 10, 12, 14, 14, 14) (right sleeve), pm, p6 (Raglan
Cable), pm, p 36 (38, 40, 42, 44, 48, 52) (back), pm, p6
(Raglan Cable), pm, p 8 (10, 10, 12, 14, 14, 14) (left sleeve),
pm, p6 (Raglan Cable), pm, p1 (left front).

Row 1 (RS): K1, sm, LTR, sm, k 8 (10, 10, 12, 14, 14, 14), sm,
RTR, sm, k 36 (38, 40, 42, 44, 48, 52), sm, LTR, sm, k 8 (10, 10,
12, 14, 14, 14), sm, RTR, sm, k1.

Row 2 (and all following WS rows): P to m, sm, RTR, sm, p to

Special Stitches
m, sm, LTR, sm, p to m, sm, RTR, sm, p to m, sm, LTR, sm, p to
Raglan Cable Seams are worked over 6 sts. In the written
end.
instructions the raglan seams are noted as RTR and LTR. The
cable pattern is repeated over 4 rows, so you will follow the
Row 3 (RS): Kfb, sm, LTR, sm, kfb, k to 1 st before m, kfb, sm,
pattern as written at the same time as following the cable
RTR, sm, kfb, k to 1 st before m, kfb, sm, LTR, sm, kfb, k to 1
pattern.
st before m, kfb, sm, RTR, sm, kfb. 8 sts increased
LTR= Left Twist Raglan when worked flat
Row 1 (RS): P1, k4, p1
Row 5 (RS): Kfb, kfb, sm, LTR, sm, kfb, k to 1 st before m, kfb,
Row 2 (WS): K1, p4, k1
sm, RTR, sm, kfb, k to 1 st before m, kfb, sm, LTR, sm, kfb, k
Row 3 (RS): P1, C4F, p1
to 1 st before m, kfb, sm, RTR, sm, kfb, kfb. 10 sts increased
Row 4 (WS): K1, p4, k1
Row 7 (RS): Kfb, k to 1 st before m, kfb, sm, LTR, sm, kfb, k to
LTR= Left Twist Raglan when worked in the round
1 st before m, kfb, sm, RTR, sm, kfb, k to 1 st before m, kfb,
Rounds 1 and 2: P1, k4, p1
sm, LTR, sm, kfb, k to 1 st before m, kfb, sm, RTR, sm, kfb, k
Round 3: P1, C4F, p1
to 1 st before end, kfb. 10 sts increased
Round 4: P1, k4, p1
Repeat Row 7 and WS row for 37 (39, 41, 43, 45, 49, 53) total
RTR= Right Twist Raglan when worked flat
rows until you have 256 (272, 284, 300, 316, 340, 364) sts,
Row 1 (RS): P1, k4, p1
working Raglan Cable pattern at raglan seams at the same
Row 2 (WS): K1, p4, k1
time, ending with a WS row.
Row 3 (RS): P1, C4B, p1
Row 4 (WS): K1, p4, k1
Work one RS row. At the end of the row, join to work in the
round, being careful not to twist work, pm for BOR (BOR is at
RTR= Right Twist Raglan when worked in the round
center front). The rest of the sweater is worked in the round
Rounds 1 and 2: P1, k4, p1
with the RS facing with no more increases at center front.
Round 3: P1, C4B, p1
Round 4: P1, k4, p1

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 Separate Body and Sleeves
ISKALD Remove m for BOR, k to m, rm, k to m, rm, place next 74 (80,
86, 90, 100, 108, 114) sts on holder for left sleeve, cast on 2
Continue to work increases as established every other round (2, 2, 3, 4, 3, 3), pm for left side seam, cast on 2 (2, 2, 3, 4, 3,
on either side of each Raglan Cable (no more increases at 3) sts for underarm, rm, k to m, rm, k to m, rm, k to m, rm,
center front) as follows: place next 74 (80, 86, 90, 100, 108, 114) sts on holder for
right sleeve, cast on 2 (2, 2, 3, 4, 3, 3), pm for right side seam
Round 1: K to 1 st before m, kfb, sm, LTR, sm, kfb, k to 1 st (this is your new BOR), cast on 2 (2, 2, 3, 4, 3, 3) sts for
before m, kfb, sm, RTR, sm, kfb, k to 1 st before m, kfb, sm, underarm, rm, k to m, rm, k to new BOR.
LTR, sm, kfb, k to 1 st before m, kfb, sm, RTR, sm, kfb, k to
BOR. 8 sts increased You now have 200 (220, 240, 260, 280, 300, 320) body sts on
the needles.
Round 2: K to m, sm, LTR, sm, k to m, sm, RTR, sm, k to m,
sm, LTR, sm, k to m, sm, RTR, sm, k to BOR. BODY
K for 6” [15 cm]. Note that if you want your sweater to be
Repeat Rounds 1 and 2 a total of 6 (9, 12, 14, 16, 18, 19) longer than indicated by the schematic, this would be the
times until you have 304 (344, 380, 412, 444, 484, 516) sts on best place to add length.
the needles.
BODY DECREASES
For the remainder of the yoke you will only be making Begin working decreases to create the tapered body shape.
increases to the sleeve sts.
At this point you will have 84 (94, 104, 112, 120, 132, 142) sts Decrease Round: From BOR, k2tog, k to 2 sts before left side
each for the front and the the back, 56 (66, 74, 82, 90, 98, seam, ssk, sm, k to BOR. 2 sts decreased.
104) sts for each sleeve and 6 sts for each Raglan Cable.
Knit 6 rounds.
Round 1: K to m, sm, LTR, sm, kfb, k to 1 st before m, kfb, sm,
RTR, sm, k to m, sm, LTR, sm, kfb, k to 1 st before m, kfb, sm, Repeat last 7 rounds (Decrease Round, Knit 6 rounds) five
RTR, sm, k to BOR. 4 sts increased times more, until you have 188 (208, 228, 248, 268, 288,
308) sts remaining.
Round 2: K to m, sm, LTR, sm, k to m, sm, RTR, sm, k to m,
sm, LTR, sm, k to m, sm, RTR, sm, k to BOR. Switch to Ribbing Needles.

Repeat Rounds 1 and 2 a total of 9 (7, 6, 4, 5, 5, 5) times until 2x2 Ribbed Hem
you have 340 (372, 404, 428, 464, 504, 536) sts. Round 1: *K2, p2: repeat from * to BOR.

At this point you will have 84 (94, 104, 112, 120, 132, 142) sts Repeat Round 1 until ribbed hem measures 1.5" (4 cm).
each for the front and the back, 74 (80, 86, 90, 100, 108, 114)
sts for each sleeve and 6 sts for each Raglan Cable. Bind off in pattern using a stretchy bind off method.

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 ISKALD
Sleeve Decreases
Decrease Round: K1, k2tog, k to 3 sts before BOR, ssk, k1.
2 sts decreased.
SLEEVES (Both worked the same): Next Round: K.
Move sleeve sts onto main needle. Join yarns at underarm to Repeat last 2 rounds 21 (22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 30) times total
begin knitting around. Knit all sts, picking up and knitting 4 (4, until you have 36 (40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60) sts remaining.
4, 6, 8, 6, 6) underarm sts when you come to them, placing m
in center of underarm sts for BOR. Switch to Ribbing Needles.
78 (84, 90, 96, 108, 114, 120) sleeve sts
2x2 Ribbed Hem
Knit 28 (26, 24, 22, 14, 12, 10) rounds. Round 1: *K2, p2: repeat from * to BOR.

If you wish to make your sleeve longer or shorter, you can Repeat Round 1 until sleeve cuff measures 2" [5 cm].
adjust the length you knit to here, keeping in mind that this
will affect your yardage. Please see the schematic on page 5 Bind off in pattern using a stretchy bind off method.
for finished sleeve length information.
NECKLINE
With Ribbing Needles and starting at right center front
(lowest point of V neck), pick up and knit 146 (158, 162,
178, 190, 202, 214) sts.
Sts will be distributed as follows: 35 (38, 39, 44, 47, 51, 55)
sts along right front, 6 along Raglan Cable Seam, 8 (10, 10,
12, 14, 14, 14) along right sleeve, 6 along Raglan Cable
Seam, 36 (38, 40, 42, 44, 48, 52) along back, 6 along Raglan
Cable Seam, 8 (10, 10, 12, 14, 14, 14) along left sleeve, 6
along Raglan Cable Seam, and 35 (38, 39, 44, 47, 51, 55) sts
along left front. Number of sts picked up does not need to
exactly match the number given, but your total number
picked up must be divisible by 4+2.

2x2 Ribbed Neck

Round 1: *K2, p2; repeat from * to 2 sts before BOR, k2.
Round 2: K2tog, *p2, k2: repeat from * to 4 sts before BOR,
p2, ssk. 2 sts decreased.
Continue working as Round 2, decreasing 2 sts every round
and following 2x2 ribbing pattern as established until
Ribbed Neck measures 2” [5 cm].

Bind off in pattern using a stretchy bind off method.

FINISHING
Weave in ends and block.

Happy sweater time!

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schematic

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