In Greek mythology, 'Boreas' (/ˌbɔːri.əs/) is known as the god of the north wind. The sweater is inspired by the sweater silhouettes of the 90s, which often took inspiration from 'work-wear' and the more masculine constructions. This can be seen, for example, on the neck, which is inspired by polo collars, but without the entire collar, to preserve the feminine expression. Boreas has a relaxed and boxy fit, where the construction of the neck allows you to play with the styling, depending on how open you want to use the neck.
C O N S T R U C T I O N
First, the back is knitted back and forth, where cables and box stitches are established. Then you pick up for the left shoulder/front piece, which is knitted separately, this also applies to the right shoulder/front piece, before joining the body. You then continue in the round until the desired length. Stitches are picked up for the sleeves which are knitted in Box stitch.
L E V E L O F D I F F I C U L T Y
Medium to difficult.
S I Z E S
1 (2) 3 (4)
Finished Chest Circumference: 120 (128) 136 (145) cm / 47.2 (50.3) 53.5 (57) “
Length on the back, incl. rib: 56 (58) 60 (61) cm / 22 (22.8) 23.6 (24) “
Length on the sleeves approx.: 32 (32) 33 (33) cm / 12.5 (12.5) 13 (13) “
F I T
Recommended ease: minimum 10-15 cm / 4 - 5.9 “ of positive ease.
The model in the picture has a chest circumference of 79 cm / 32 “and is wearing a size 1 with 41 cm / 16 “ of positive ease.
Y A R N
1 strand Lamauld from Camarose Yarn, 50g/100m
15 (16) 17 (18) balls / 750 (800) 850 (900) g (50% Llama 50% Peruvian Highland wool)
OR
1 strand Pura Lana from Gepard Garn (50% alpaca, 50% uld, 50g / 115m) 15 (16) 17 (18) balls / 750 (800) 850 (900) g
Note: be aware that yarn consumption is always an estimate as knitting tension and elasticity etc. can have an influence on consumption. If more length is desired than those specified, more yarn must be calculated.
G A U G E
Box st:
20 st x 30 row = 10 x 10 cm in box st on 4.5mm needle before washing and blocking.
18 st x 28 row = 10 x 10 cm in box st on 4.5mm needle after washing and blocking.
Cables:
20 st x 30 row = 7 x 10 cm for CABLE 3 on 4.5mm needle after washing
20 st x 32 row = 6 x 10 cm for CABLE 2 on 4.5mm needle after washing
N E E D L E S
Circular needles 3 mm / US 4 (40, 60 or 80-100 cm / 16, 24 and 32”)
Circular needles 4.5 mm / US 7 (40, 60 or 80-100 cm / 16, 24 and 32”)
Cable needle US 7.
Notions: Stitch markers, stitch markers, or waste yarn.