The Bergen Cardigan is a stunning creation that beautifully combines Scandinavian motifs with a touch of Fair Isle knitting influence. This design was born out of a desire to adorn a simple, wearable shape with intricate all-over patterning featuring gorgeous colourwork motifs. The cardigan boasts a comfortable, relaxed fit with modified drop shoulder sleeves. The button bands and neckband are skillfully worked in corrugated ribbing, adding a distinctive texture to the piece. Even the hems and cuffs are adorned with the same corrugated ribbing, creating a harmonious and intricate look. It's truly a masterpiece that brings together the best of Scandinavian and Fair Isle knitting traditions.
We have six colour palettes to choose from:
Original (Herlig DK and Lascaux DK) - Au Naturel (MC), Red Brick (CC1), Dune Grass (CC2), Misty Mountains (CC3), Classic Blue (CC4), and Papaya (CC5).
Option 1 (Herlig DK and Lascaux DK) - Au Naturel (MC), French Bordeaux (CC1), Oak (CC2), Denim 2 (CC3), Fortuitous (CC4), and Irish Linen (CC5).
Option 2 (Herlig DK) - Au Naturel (MC), Flamboyant (CC1), Kitten Nose Pink (CC2), Denim 1 (CC3), Contented Grapes (CC4), and Dear Little Buttercup (CC5).
Option 3 (Herlig DK and Lascaux DK) - Irish linen (MC), Tropical Getaway (CC1), Oak (CC2), Golden Retriever (CC3), Just Before Midnight (CC4), and Beach Paradise (CC5).
Option 4 (Herlig DK and Lascaux DK) - Irish Linen (MC), Dark Chocolate (CC1), Oak (CC2), Au Naturel (CC3), Fortuitous (CC4), and Cinnamon (CC5).
Option 5 (Herlig DK) - Au Naturel (MC), Contented Grape (CC1), Indus Valley (CC2), House Orchid (CC3), Just Before Midnight (CC4), and Denim 1 (CC5).
Finished Measurements (at bust)
- Sizes XS, S, M, L range from 77 to 107.5 cm/ 30.25" to 42.25" and require a total of 8 skeins of yarn (2 skeins each of MC and CC1, and 1 skein each of CC2, CC3, CC4, and CC5)
- Size XL is 117.5 cm / 46.25" and requires a total of 10 skeins of yarn (3 skeins of MC, 2 skeins each of CC1 and CC3, and 1 skein each of CC2, CC4, and CC5)
- Size 2X, 3X are 128 and 138 cm / 5.5" and 54.25" and require a total of 11 skeins of yarn (3 skeins of MC, 2 skeins each of CC1, CC2, and CC3, and 1 skein each of CC4 and CC5)
- Sizes 4X, 5X are 148 and 158 cm/ 58.25" and 62.25" and require12 skeins of yarn (3 each of MC and CC1, 2 skeins each of CC2 and CC3, and 1 skein each of CC4 and CC5)
The sample in the photos is shown in size Large, with a 107.5 cm / 42.25" finished circumference at the widest point of torso. It is modelled with 35cm / 7.25" ease on Cover model, and with 11cm / 4.25" ease on the other model.
Herlig DK - 50% Viking Norway wool / 50% Fine Merino
100g/ 3.5 oz, 250m/273 yds
Gauge: 21 -24 st over 10 cm/ 4" on US 5-7 or 3.75 - 4.5mm
Lascaux DK - 25% Manx Loaghtan Wool / 75% Punta Arenas Wool
250 meters / 273 yards per 100 gram / 3.5 oz skein
Gauge: 21 - 24 sts / 4 inches (10 cm) US 5 - 7 or 3.75 - 4.5 mm