Tove Knitting pattern by Arne & Carlos (EN) in Rowan Norwegian Wool

Tove Knitting Pattern by Arne & Carlos

What is Being Made

The Tove pattern is a knitted sweater designed to fit a range of bust/chest measurements from 81-86 cm (32-34 inches) up to 152-157 cm (60-62 inches). This intermediate-level project creates a fitted garment with shaping at the back and front necklines, making it suitable for a variety of body sizes and proportions.

Techniques Used

This knitting pattern employs several key construction techniques. The sweater is worked in stockinette stitch as the primary fabric base, with both patterned and plain stockinette sections included in the design. The pattern incorporates color work using multiple yarn colors to create visual interest. Shaping is achieved through strategic decreasing at the neckline, using techniques such as K2tog (knit two together) and P2tog tbl (purl two together through the back loop) to create smooth, tapered neck openings. The garment is constructed with separate front and back pieces that are shaped independently, with the back neck shaped first, followed by the front neck shaping worked over multiple rows with decreases at the neck edge on every row.

Stitches Used

• Stockinette Stitch (St St): The foundation stitch used throughout the sweater, both in plain and patterned variations
• Knit Two Together (K2tog): A right-leaning decrease used for shaping, particularly in the yoke and neckline areas
• Purl Two Together Through Back Loop (P2tog tbl): A left-leaning decrease used on wrong-side rows for balanced shaping
• Cast Off: Used to finish edges and secure stitches at the completion of sections

Materials: Yarn and Needles

The Tove pattern is designed to be worked in Rowan Norwegian Wool, a yarn that comes in 50-gram balls. The color palette includes four distinct shades: Cloud Dancer 014 (a light neutral), Golden Nugget 012 (a warm gold tone), Ribbon Red 018 (a vibrant red), and Daphne 011 (an additional coordinating color). The yarn quantities vary by size, with smaller sizes requiring 7-9 balls of the primary color and larger sizes requiring up to 14 balls.

Two needle sizes are required for this project. 3mm (US 2/3) needles are used for ribbed sections and edge work, while 3¾mm (US 5) needles are used for the main body of the sweater. The pattern specifies different tension measurements depending on the stitch type: 25 stitches and 24 rows over 10 centimeters in patterned stockinette stitch, and 22 stitches and 28 rows over 10 centimeters in plain stockinette stitch, both measured using the 3¾mm needles.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as intermediate, making it suitable for knitters with some experience. The combination of color work, multiple decreasing techniques, and the need to work shaping on both front and back pieces requires solid foundational skills and the ability to follow complex instructions while maintaining consistent tension.