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Cloud-Soft Double-Strand Sweater

An airy, haloed pullover knit double-stranded for soft loft and warmth.

IntermediateMohrino (Viking Garn) 50% young goat mohair, 41% merino wool, 9%9 mm / 8 mm

Gauge
10 sts in stockinette st with 1 strand of each quality on 9 mm (US 13) needles = 10 cm / 4 in

About this project

Knitted with one strand each of mohair and alpaca on large needles, this cozy sweater creates a soft halo and open stockinette fabric. Generous sizing and simple shaping emphasize texture and loft, making it an effortless cold-weather staple.

DifficultyIntermediate
Yarn weightMohrino (Viking Garn) 50% young goat mohair, 41% merino wool, 9%
Needles9 mm / 8 mm
SizesS (M) L (XL) XXL (3XL)
YardageMaterials at a glance
TechniquesStockinette stitch; knit with double strands (one strand of each quality); circular knitting; use of double-pointed needles for small circumferences

Materials at a glance

Mohrino (Viking Garn) 50% young goat mohair, 41% merino wool, 9% polyamide — 50 g = 100 m; Alpaca Bris (Viking Garn) 60% baby alpaca, 11% merino wool, 29% nylon — 50 g = 150 m. Knit with double strands (one strand of each quality).