Bohus Sweater Pattern

Bohus Knitting was a Swedish knitting cooperative that was active between 1939 and 1969. Their innovative design elements, attention to detail and exciting use of colours, to name just a few characteristics, are still hugely influential even today. This sweater is not a Bohus pattern but it’s inspired by the work of the talented women of the Bohus Knitting cooperative. For more information we recommend you visit https://www.bohuslansmuseum.se/en/.

SIZES

To Fit Actual Bust Circumference Up To: 32.5 (34.75, 37.25, 39.5, 41.75, 44, 46.25, 48.5, 50.75)"/ 82.5 (88.5, 94.5, 100.5, 106, 112, 117.5, 123, 129) cm
4-6" / 10 – 15 cm of positive ease recommended.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Finished Bust Circumference: 36.5 (38.75, 41.25, 43.5, 45.75, 48, 50.25, 52.5, 54.75)” / 93 (98.5, 105, 110.5, 116, 120, 127.5, 133.5, 139) cm
Size 41.25" / 105.5 cm modelled with 6"/ 155 cm of positive ease.
Length to Top of Shoulder: 21.75 (21.75, 22.75, 23, 23.5, 24.5, 24.5, 25.75, 26.25)” / 55.5 (55.5, 57, 58, 59.5, 62, 62, 64.5, 66) cm

YARN

Nua Version (Shown):
Stolen Stitches ‘Nua’ (60% Merino, 20% Yak, 20% Linen; 153 yds/140 m per 1.76 oz / 50g); colours: MC: Bare Necessities (9806), 6 (6, 7, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9, 9) skeins; CC1: Figment (9813), 1 skein; CC2: Capall (9805), 1 skein; CC3: Rolling Bales (9808), 1 skein.

“Laine” Version:
John Arbon Textiles ‘Devonia DK’ (50% Exmoor Blueface, 30% Bluefaced Leicester, 20% Wensleydale; 255 yds / 233 m per 3.5 oz / 100 g); colours: MC: Sandbar, 4 (4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 5, 6) skeins; CC1: Burnished Bronze, 1 skein; CC2: Dark Skies, 1 skein; CC3: Pollen Gold, 1 skein.

Approx Yardage: MC: 825 (860, 925, 975, 1045, 1125, 1165, 1250, 1300) yds / 750 (790, 845, 890, 954, 1030, 1065, 1140, 1190) m; CC1/CC2: 62 (65, 70, 74, 80, 85, 88, 95, 98) yds / 57 (60, 64, 68, 73, 78, 80, 87, 90) m; CC3: 28 (29, 31, 33, 35, 38, 39, 42, 44) yds / 25 (26, 28, 30, 32, 35, 36, 38, 40) m

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
2 US 6 / 4 mm circular needles, 32" / 80 cm long (or longer for larger sizes) for St St
US 4 / 3.5 mm circular needles, 32" / 80 cm long (or longer for larger sizes) for Ribbing
US 6 / 4 mm & 4 / 3.5 mm dpns or 2 circs (if magic loop not used for sleeves)
Always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed, as every knitter's gauge is unique.
Stitch markers, tapestry needle, 3 mm crochet hook and scissors.

GAUGE
21 sts and 28 rows = 4" / 10 cm in St St blocked with larger needle
21 sts and 24 rows = 4" / 10 cm in Stranded Colourwork blocked with larger needle
24 sts and 32 rows = 4" / 10 cm in Ribbing blocked with smaller needle