Please note: this is a printed knitting pattern. It is not a digital download.
The Stockholm Sweater is a soft, lightweight sweater worked from the top down, designed to feel airy while still warm.
You begin by working the top of the back flat. Stitches are then picked up for the shoulders, which are shaped with short rows to create a clean, natural slope. The front and back are joined under the armholes, and the body is worked in the round.
Sleeves are picked up and worked down from the armholes, and the sweater is finished with a folded rib neckline, which is sewn down for a polished finish.
This is one of those pieces that feels almost weightless to wear, but still gives you warmth thanks to the fabric structure.
Size Guide
Designed to have approximately 15 cm of positive ease.
Choose your size based on your actual bust measurement.
Sizes
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL
Finished Bust Circumference
101 (105) 110 (116) 126 (135) 145 (156) 166 cm
Length
54 (56) 58 (62) 65 (68) 72 (73) 75 cm
(measured mid back including neckband)
Gauge
21 stitches × 31 rows = 10 × 10 cm in stockinette stitch on 4 mm needles
Needles
- 4 mm circular needles (80 or 100 cm)
- 3.5 mm circular needles (80 or 100 cm)
- 3 mm circular needle (40 cm)
- 3.5 mm and 4 mm double-pointed needles (or Magic Loop)
Yarn Requirements
This sweater is worked with two strands of a fine halo yarn held together.
You’re aiming for a fabric that is:
- Light
- Soft
- Slightly fluffy
- Not dense or heavy
Look for yarns around 210–225 metres per 25 g (laceweight / mohair / brushed yarns).
Approximate Metreage
Total metreage (both strands combined):
- XS: ~1700 m
- S: ~1900 m
- M: ~1900 m
- L: ~2100 m
- XL: ~2100 m
- 2XL: ~2300 m
- 3XL: ~2550 m
- 4XL: ~2750 m
- 5XL: ~3000 m
Choosing Your Yarn
This pattern is all about the fabric you create.
- Holding two strands of a halo yarn gives you that soft, airy texture
- It creates warmth without weight
- It also softens the look of the stitches for a more relaxed finish
If you swap to something with less halo, you’ll get a crisper look — but you’ll lose some of that light, cloud-like feel this design is known for.
Difficulty
★★★★☆ (4 out of 5)
Best suited to knitters comfortable with top-down garments and finishing details like a folded neckline.
