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Oydis Sweater by Norwegian knitwear designer Linda Marveng is a striking A-line pullover featuring a dramatic Shadow Diamond Cable, a flattering curved hem and elegant I-cord finishing.
The pattern is available in six sizes from XS through 2XL. The body is worked flat while the sleeves are knitted in the round, combining traditional sweater construction with distinctive cable and finishing details.
The focal point of Oydis is the large Shadow Diamond Cable.
Rather than covering the entire sweater with small cable repeats, Linda Marveng uses a dominant central cable motif to give the design a strong architectural appearance.
The cable is balanced by areas of simpler fabric, allowing its shape and texture to remain the visual focus of the sweater.
Oydis has a gentle A-line silhouette, with more room around the hips than the bust.
The lower edge is curved rather than perfectly straight. This shaping gives the sweater a distinctive drape and helps emphasize its longer silhouette.
The finished hip measurements range from approximately 38.5 to 55 inches, depending on size.
The pattern includes six sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL).
Finished bust measurements are approximately 33 (35.5, 37.75, 41.75, 45.75, 49.5) inches.
Finished hip measurements are approximately 38.5 (41, 43.25, 47.25, 51.25, 55) inches.
The finished sweater length ranges from approximately 29.25 to 31 inches.
Unlike many modern sweaters that are constructed entirely in the round, the body of Oydis is worked flat.
Garter stitches form edging along the sides, while the central cable provides the main decorative feature.
This construction ultimately requires assembly, so knitters should be comfortable with finishing and seaming as well as cable knitting.
The sleeves use a different construction from the body and are worked in the round.
Linda Marveng's original method begins the sleeve with an I-cord and then picks up stitches from that cord.
The designer also provides an alternative approach: use a provisional cast-on and later finish with an I-cord bind-off similar to the body.
I-cord is an important design element in Oydis rather than simply a hidden finishing technique.
The neat rounded bands frame the lower edge and complement the clean lines of the sweater.
Together with the garter-stitch side details and neckline, the I-cord gives the garment a polished finish around the more dramatic cable motif.
The sweater has a simple round neckline finished with a narrow garter-stitch band.
Keeping the neckline relatively understated prevents it from competing with the large Shadow Diamond Cable on the body.
The original Oydis sample combines one strand of fine merino tweed with one strand of alpaca lace yarn throughout the project.
Linda Marveng chose this combination to produce a fabric with strong stitch definition and a subtle halo.
This is particularly effective for the large cable motif because the tweed contributes texture while the alpaca softens the overall fabric.
The original sweater combines:
One strand of each yarn is held together throughout the sweater.
Depending on size, the pattern lists approximately 1,215–2,481 yards (1,111–2,269 m) for each of the two yarns used together.
Yes. The designer also suggests that a suitable DK / 8-ply yarn can be used as a single strand instead of combining the original two yarns.
If you make this substitution, matching gauge and producing good cable definition are more important than matching the original fiber blend exactly.
Swatching is particularly worthwhile because a yarn that looks beautiful in stockinette may behave quite differently in the large Shadow Diamond Cable.
The pattern uses US 6 (4 mm) needles, including circular needles and double-pointed needles for different parts of the construction.
The main gauge is 20 stitches × 30 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch.
The pattern also gives gauge information for the Shadow Diamond Cable and garter stitch, which is useful because the sweater combines several different textures.
Oydis combines several garment-knitting and finishing techniques, including:
Oydis is better suited to a knitter who already has some experience with sweater construction and cables.
The project combines flat and circular knitting, a prominent cable, I-cord finishing, short rows, set-in sleeves and seaming.
It can therefore be an interesting project if you are ready to move beyond basic seamless pullovers and want to practice more traditional garment construction.
Linda Marveng also designed a matching Oydis Cowl using the same Shadow Diamond Cable concept.
The cowl can be worn with the sweater to create the appearance of a dramatic cable collar, or the sweater can be worn by itself with its simple round neckline.
The Oydis Cowl is a separate pattern and is not included with the sweater pattern.
Oydis belongs to Linda Marveng's Norse Goddess Collection.
The sweater takes its name from Oydis, associated in the design story with good luck, while the strong cable motif and natural-toned original yarns give the garment a distinctly Nordic character.
Oydis is an appealing project if you want a sweater where one strong cable motif does most of the visual work.
The combination of a Shadow Diamond Cable, curved A-line hem, I-cord bands and textured yarn gives the finished pullover a recognizable look without covering every part of the garment in complicated stitchwork.
The six-size range and the option of substituting a single DK yarn also provide useful flexibility when planning your version.
The complete Oydis Sweater by Linda Marveng is currently available as a paid digital knitting pattern from the designer's Ravelry store.
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The Easy as Pie Dishcloth by Emily E. Williams is a clever free knitting pattern for a small round dishcloth worked with short-row shaping.
The circular design creates a practical textured cloth while giving knitters a compact project for practicing short rows. With only a small amount of worsted-weight yarn required, it is also a useful project for leftover cotton yarn.
Designer: Emily E. Williams
Pattern: Easy as Pie Dishcloth
Craft: Knitting
Category: Dishcloth / Washcloth
Yarn Weight: Worsted
Yardage: Approximately 40 yards (37 m)
Needles: US 6 (4 mm)
Gauge: 20 stitches = 4 in in garter stitch
Finished Size: Approximately 6 in (15 cm) diameter
Construction: Worked flat with short rows
Techniques: Garter stitch, short rows, grafting or seaming
Language: English
Pattern Availability: Free
Unlike a traditional square dishcloth, Easy as Pie is shaped into a circle. The wedge-shaped sections are created with short rows and joined together to form the finished round cloth.
The garter-stitch texture makes the fabric practical for kitchen use, while the circular construction gives the project a distinctive look. It is a small project, but the shaping makes it more interesting than a basic rectangular dishcloth.
The pattern calls for approximately 40 yards (37 m) of worsted-weight yarn. For a working dishcloth, cotton or a cotton-rich yarn is a practical choice because it is absorbent and easy to wash.
The recommended needle size is US 6 (4 mm). The listed gauge is 20 stitches = 4 inches in garter stitch.
The finished dishcloth measures approximately 6 inches (15 cm) in diameter.
Because this is a household item rather than a fitted garment, achieving a pleasant, useful fabric is generally more important than matching the measurements with extreme precision.
The round shape is created by working a sequence of short-row wedges. These sections gradually build the circle while keeping the knitting itself flat.
The final edges are then joined using the finishing method described in the designer's instructions. This makes the project a useful way to practice short-row shaping and finishing techniques on a small scale.
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Driftwood by Isabell Kraemer is a relaxed, seamless pullover worked from the top down. Its casual shape, simple stockinette fabric and distinctive neckline make it an appealing sweater project for everyday wear.
The sweater shown here was knitted by Atelier de Soyun, who described Driftwood as an easy, comfortable and highly wearable project. Although the featured version is worked in a solid color, the original design also works beautifully with stripes.
Best of all, the original Driftwood knitting pattern is still available as a free download from designer Isabell Kraemer.
Pattern: Driftwood by Isabell Kraemer. Featured project/photo: Atelier de Soyun.
Driftwood is designed as a casual everyday pullover with a comfortable amount of positive ease.
One of its most interesting features is the neckline. The partial front opening and button detail give the sweater more character than a basic crew-neck pullover while keeping the overall design relaxed and wearable.
The original design also lends itself naturally to stripes, although a solid color—like the featured Atelier de Soyun project—creates a clean, minimal appearance.
Driftwood is worked seamlessly from the top down.
Instead of knitting separate front, back and sleeve pieces and sewing them together at the end, the garment develops from the neckline downward.
The pattern features the contiguous set-in sleeve method developed by Susie Myers. This construction creates the appearance of set-in sleeves while allowing the sweater to be worked seamlessly from the top.
The original pattern is available in five sizes: XS, S, M, L and XL.
Approximate finished bust measurements are:
The sweater is intended to be worn with approximately 1–2 inches of positive ease, so consider both your actual bust measurement and the amount of ease you prefer when choosing a size.
The original Driftwood pattern suggests Lang Yarns Georgia, a worsted-weight yarn.
The documented yarn requirement is approximately 990–1380 meters / 1083–1509 yards, depending on size.
If you substitute another yarn, choose one capable of producing the required gauge and a fabric suitable for an everyday pullover.
Driftwood is especially versatile because the basic sweater shape works in both striped and solid-color versions.
Stripes emphasize the casual character of the original design, while a single color draws more attention to the neckline and overall sweater silhouette.
The featured Atelier de Soyun version demonstrates how different the same pattern can look when knitted entirely in one color.
The published pattern information lists:
Needle size is always a starting point. Use the size that allows you to obtain the designer's required gauge.
The original gauge is:
19 stitches and 26.5 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in stockinette stitch.
Checking gauge is particularly important for a sweater because even a small difference across several inches can substantially change the finished bust measurement.
One of Driftwood's recognizable details is its partially opening neckline with button fastening.
This breaks up the simplicity of the stockinette body and gives the sweater a casual, slightly nautical character that works particularly well with the striped version.
The neckline also introduces useful garment-knitting skills beyond those found in a very basic pullover.
Knitters preparing to make this sweater will benefit from being comfortable with:
Top-down sweater construction has several practical advantages. The garment develops from the neckline downward, making its overall shape easier to visualize as you knit.
Because Driftwood is seamless, there is also much less finishing than with a traditional sweater made from separately knitted pieces.
For knitters moving from accessories into garments, a straightforward stockinette sweater can also provide useful experience with sizing, gauge, sleeves and garment shaping.
Make a gauge swatch. A sweater is a significant investment of both yarn and knitting time, so checking gauge before beginning is worthwhile.
Choose your size using the finished measurements. Remember that Driftwood is designed with positive ease.
Decide on stripes before buying yarn. Yarn requirements for a multi-color version need to be divided between the chosen colors.
Read through the neckline and sleeve construction first. These are the areas that may be less familiar if this is one of your first seamless sweaters.
Driftwood combines several interesting garment techniques with a sweater that remains practical enough for everyday wear.
The seamless top-down construction minimizes finishing, while the contiguous sleeves and distinctive neckline make the project more interesting than a basic stockinette pullover.
Its ability to work equally well in stripes or a solid color also gives knitters plenty of freedom to personalize the finished sweater.
The complete Driftwood pattern is currently available as a free download from designer Isabell Kraemer's Ravelry store.
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