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Oydis Sweater. Photo © Eivind Røhne
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.
The Easy as Pie Dishcloth was designed by Emily E. Williams. The complete pattern is currently available as a free download from the designer's Ravelry listing.
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