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Vibrant Alpaca Hooded Sweater

Bold color bands and a cozy hood elevate this double-stranded alpaca sweater into a cheerful, wearable statement. Generous ease and large-gauge knitting deliver sumptuous warmth and relaxed style.

intermediateAlpaca Bris from Viking Garn Yarn quantity Off-white 302: 8 (10)8 mm

Gauge
11 sts in stockinette st with double strand on needle 8 (US 11) = 10 cm / 4 in Needles Circular needle 80 cm size 7 and 8 mm (US 10.75 and 11) Double-pointed ne

About this project

A playful, sophisticated hooded sweater knit with double strands of soft alpaca for sumptuous warmth and drape. Graphic bands of color lift the silhouette; generous proportions offer effortless layering and flattering ease across sizes.

Difficultyintermediate
Yarn weightAlpaca Bris from Viking Garn Yarn quantity Off-white 302: 8 (10)
Needles8 mm
SizesS/M (L/XL) 2XL/3XL Measurements Bust: approx. 118 (136) 154 cm / 46.5 (53.5) 60.6 in Total length: approx. 65 cm / 25.6 in Sleeve length: approx. 54 (55) 56 cm / 21.3 (21.7) 22 in (or desired length) Yarn Alpaca Bris from Viking Garn Yarn quantity Off-whi
YardageSee materials
Techniquesdouble-stranding, color striping, circular knitting, double-pointed needles for small circumferences, hood shaping, finishing/seaming

Materials at a glance

Alpaca Bris from Viking Garn Yarn quantity Off-white 302: 8 (10) 12 skeins Yellow 344: 2 (3) 4 skeins Orange 371: 2 (3) 4 skeins Green 337: 2 (3) 4 skeins Blue 323: 1 (2) 3 skeins Light blue 331: 2 (3) 4 skeins Gauge 11 sts in stockinette st with double strand on needle 8 (US 11) = 10 cm / 4 in Needles Circular needle 80 cm size 7 and 8 mm (US 10.75 and 11) Double-pointed needles size 7 and 8 mm (US 10.75 and 11) Optionally circular needle 40 cm size 8 mm (US 11)